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The Corolla is expanding with age. At one time, Corolla was the smallest car that Toyota imported. It was about the size of what the Yaris is today. Toyota's problem is making sure that buyers who grew up with Corolla come from the broadest spectrum possible (no pun intended). That means keeping up with trends and giving buyers what they want. For 2010 the Corolla is the same 10th generation (body shell anyways), but different (with over 100 improvements or changes) over last year. Full story...

As the Formula 1 calendar looks set to expand, the sport should consider culling Friday's 180 hours of free practice. Full story...

A1 Grand Prix series' champion Adam Carroll who has signed on with Andretti Autosport will make his IndyCar debut in the Watkins Glen race in July. Full story...

Team McLaren-Mercedes posted the fastest times in both free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Turkey at the Istanbul Park Autodrom. Full story...

The 2010 championship season starts at ICAR, near Montreal this week end, May 28, 29 and 30. Full story...

Only two teams are still holding out for a supply of Michelin tires for the 2011 season. Full story...

Sebastien Ogier will start day two of Rally de Portugal tomorrow with a 26.6 second-lead over Dani Sordo following a hugely impressive performance by the Citroen Junior Team driver. Full story...

To say that Korea had an extraordinary effect on me would be putting it lightly. The country is by turns modern and conservative, at the cutting edge of technology and design but nevertheless intent on promoting its traditional values. Full story...

Have you ever wondered what makes a car Canadian? Is it a matter of production sites, design, investment sources, domestic content, sales or popularity among Canadians? To answer that question, the Canada Science and Technology Museum will host a new exhibition called "In Search of the Canadian Car" starting June 23, 2010. Full story...

The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is back May 28-30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West for its fourth year as Western Canada's largest smart lifestyle consumer tradeshow and eco-marketplace. Full story...

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc emerged from a 10-month bankruptcy during which the maker of automotive systems shed $650 million of debt. 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...

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...

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

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...

Toyota Motor Corp. lost its bid to dismiss a Florida company's patent-infringement claim that may result in a ban on imports of the carmaker's newest hybrid models including the Prius and Camry. Theodore Essex, a judge with the U.S. Full story...

The Mercury brand, rumored to be on the verge of death several times over the past decade, would be shut down under a plan being prepared for Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Full story...

Cadillac wonand#8217;t comment, but itand#8217;s all over the Web that General Motorsand#8217; luxury division will get a version of the seven-seat sport-utility known internally as Lambda--externally known as the Chevrolet Traverse, the Buick Enclave and... Full story...

Ford Motor Co. is preparing to wind down the Mercury line, created in 1939 by Edsel Ford, after sales plunged 74 percent since 2000, two people familiar with the plan told Bloomberg. Full story...