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Kurt Busch held off a challenge by Jamie McMurray to win back-to-back Sprint Cup races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Full story...

Briton Lewis Hamilton of team McLaren scored his maiden victory of the year when finishing first in Istanbul at the Grand Prix of Turkey on Sunday. Full story...

Social media being what it is, we, at Auto123.com, posted some pictures and comments about our upcoming comparison road test on our Facebook page (Auto123.com). We listed the cars slated for evaluation and shortly afterwards, comments came pouring in, asking why this car and that car were not included in the test. First, we can't test them all. Second, we limit ourselves to a segment and third, we try and have them carry similar powertrains and levels of kit. Full story...

In the closing moments of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, the Dallara-Hondas Nos. 37 and 24 of Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mike Conway touched wheels, sending Conway's car slamming into the catch fence between Turns 3 and 4. Full story...

Canadian Alex Tagliani who took the start of the Indianapolis 500 in 5th place, was pretty sure that he could fight his way onto the podium. However, things did not go exactly as planned but a top 10 finish remains a very good result for FAZZT Racing team's first experience at Indy. Full story...

Briton Lewis Hamilton of team McLaren scored his maiden victory of the year when finishing first in Istanbul at the Grand Prix of Turkey on Sunday. Full story...

On Friday, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and comedian and spokesperson Mario Jean kicked off the 3rd edition of the Opération ceinture, or Operation Seat Belt, a vast campaign whose goal is to increase the rate of seat belt use in the province of Québec. Full story...

Esteban Gutierrez is the new championship leader after the Mexican claimed race 1 victory. Ryo Haranto clinched victory in Race 2. Full story...

Honda Motor Co. said 'most' workers at a parts factory in China are willing to return to work, possibly ending a strike that has stopped its auto production in the country. Full story...

Summer might not start until June 21, but cookout season begins on Memorial Day weekend. So scrub down your grill and stop by your local meat market: We have an AutoWeek-approved menu sure to fit the bill. Full story...

Most people spend Memorial Day Weekend in the backyard, at a local beach or stuck in traffic. That's all well and good, but you, AutoWeek reader, are not most people. Full story...

Nothing burns gasoline better--or in more irritating fashion--than getting caught in stop-and-go traffic. Full story...

Memorial Day is the first long weekend during which car fans can get out and hit the open road. Whether you want to take an and#8220;I just won the lotteryand#8221; trip or a and#8220;Let's just get outta hereand#8221; trip, AutoWeek has you covered. Full story...

Almost 10 percent of the country is traveling this weekend, and most will be going more than 50 miles. This makes Memorial Day the perfect time to get caught speeding. You may think more cars on the road equals more cover. Full story...

A Honda Motor Co. parts plant in China has pressured school interns not to strike, after labor discontent closed all its vehicle factories in the world's biggest auto market, the South China Morning Post said today. Full story...

The automotive safety bill progressing through Congress in the wake of Toyota Motor Corp.'s historic recalls could lead to major cost implications for certain suppliers if federal regulators seek to beef up automotive 'black boxes.' Full story...

Kruse Inc., the auction company that sold the famous William Harrah car collection and has been synonymous with auctioning enthusiast automobiles since the 1970s, has lost its licenses in its home state. Full story...

Mixed emotions on the Formula 1 podium in Turkey Sunday as McLaren took a first one-two this season ahead of Mark Webber, who had led the race until a collision with teammate Sebastian Vettel, forcing the German to retire on lap 39. Full story...

Conor Daly completed a hat trick in O'Reilly Raceway Park Saturday with a third victory in as many races. Full story...

Sebastien Ogier has claimed his first world championship victory by narrowly defeating Sebastien Loeb on Vodafone Rally de Portugal. Full story...