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Red Bull's rivals cannot catch up with the dominant RB6 car simply by copying its technical features, Fernando Alonso insists. Full story...

Lotus will not run a KERS system in 2011, despite the expected return to the grid of the energy-recovery technology for next year. Full story...

The Volkswagen Group and Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG), Turin, are to intensify their successful cooperation, putting it on a new footing. This was announced by both companies at a joint press conference in Turin on Tuesday. The Volkswagen Group will take a 90.1 percent stake in IDG, including the brand name rights and patents. Full story...

GM dealers are clearing out the remaining 2010 Pontiac vehicles--the G3, the G5 and the Vibe--and if you're planning to pay cash on your next car purchase, these three models carry some interesting deals. Full story...

Results of qualifying Sunday for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full story...

Ford Motor Company - moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification - today announced it is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company's next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Full story...

The final day of Mosport's Victoria Day SpeedFest saw non-stop action and memorable returns to Mosport for two Canadian drivers, Ron Fellows in the World Challenge and Ken Wilden in the SCCA Trans-Am Series. Full story...

Two-time DTM Champion, 31-year-old Audi driver Mattias Ekstrom, has received an invitation from the Red Bull Racing team to test a Sprint Cup NASCAR racer at the Virginia International Raceway in Virginia (USA). Full story...

Canadian Andrew Ranger had a difficult first weekend in the NASCAR K&N East series at the Iowa Speedway but he still believes that with further preparation he would be able to run at the front of the pack. Full story...

You're Busted! Can you imagine getting an email message with a map and message like this one? Full story...

For a sport with humble beginnings NASCAR's $195 million Hall of Fame in Charlotte is conclusive proof that stock car racing stands on equal grounds with other major North American sports with their own halls of fame. Full story...

Information on proper tire sizes, inflation pressures and premium replacement products is just a click away for Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch users. Introduced by Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., the first mobile tire fitment guide is now available at http://tirefinder.toyotires.com. Full story...

The Formula 1 circus will return to America in Austin, Texas, on a purpose-built road circuit says the official web site of F1. Full story...

Veteran Tony Kanaan, who had a couple of crashes during the Indy 500 qualification believes that his teammate Danica Patrick must change her attitude. Full story...

Driving is an art, especially when you're driving a super-mighty automobile like a Lamborghini and your margin of error is just a few centimetres. Full story...

Some enthusiasts have caught a glimpse of what might just be the new Ferrari 458 Challenge inside a garage in Vallelunga, Italy. Full story...

Bonhams, Britain's oldest auction house, held its most successful auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia this past week-end at Newport Pagnell, home of the brand. Organized for the Aston Martin Works Service, this one-brand auction generated a record 7.3 million Canadian dollars (£4.7 million) with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Full story...

Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo won the MotoGP round in France, on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans, consolidating his Championship lead over team-mate Valentino Rossi. Vale had some news of his own, after confirming that he will remain at Yamaha for the 2011 MotoGP season. This in turn opens the door at Ducati for Lorenzo to replace Casey Stoner, who has signed with Honda for next year. Full story...

Bonhams, Britain's oldest auction house, held its most successful auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia this past week-end at Newport Pagnell, home of the brand. Organized for the Aston Martin Works Service, this one-brand auction generated a record 7.3 million Canadian dollars (£4.7 million) with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Poland, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Full story...

Dealer groups prevailed today in a U.S. Senate vote on whether to exempt dealers from oversight by a proposed consumer finance agency. Full story...