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Martin Whitmarsh sounded unimpressed with the stewards' decision not to penalise Felipe Massa after qualifying for the Monaco grand prix. Full story...

Renault said in Monaco that it wants to build its team around Robert Kubica. As for Mark Webber, he is F1's man of the moment, but on Saturday he was not in the mood to confirm the latest paddock rumour. Full story...

Only 12 cars saw the checkered flag in Monaco. In front of them all, the Red Bull of Mark Webber who becomes the first Australian in more than 50 years to take the honors in the Principality. Full story...

The F1 chief executive caused a stir this weekend when he indicated he was helping the struggling Spanish team to financially survive its debut season. Full story...

After deliberating for four hours in Monaco, stewards, including driver representative Damon Hill, have imposed a penalty that drops Michael Schumacher out of the points placings. The penalty itself is set in stone, but Mercedes has nonetheless decided to appeal the decision. Full story...

Nissan North America expects to recall 48,700 U.S.-built light trucks next week to fix a suspension part that may not have been welded properly. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corp. officials took preliminary steps to publicly question the integrity of two witnesses testifying before a U.S. Congress panel that is probing the Japanese automaker's safety record, the Washington Post reported. Full story...

The last recession forced the auto industry to slash costs, shutter factories, tear up contracts and rely on government funding. Full story...

High cost and still-limited performance will keep the number of electric cars at only 2 percent to 5 percent of the U.S. market a decade from now, a study by Deloitte Consulting issued this week said. Full story...

If you're a family-focused and value-minded Canadian used vehicle shopper, it's likely you're looking for a roomy and capable hauler that won't break the bank. If you tow a boat, have a cottage, or like to play in the mud on weekends, chances are you've decided that some type of 4x4 SUV will be joining your driveway in the near future. Full story...

This is the second and final instalment of "Quirky Cars I've Owned". You may remember that we had progressed to the English Wedge, a 1980 Triumph TR7 ragtop--a car that I both loved and hated. I bought that ride new, and it was one of the first wedges to be seen on Vancouver streets. Full story...

In this case, the mobile device is the new 2011 Ford Fiesta. On May 13th, two Fiestas left the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, headed to Maker Faire, Silicon Valley's annual ideas festival. Full story...

The FIA has told drivers to keep driving quickly when they are not on flying laps this weekend in Monaco. Full story...

Fernando Alonso on Saturday morning badly damaged his Ferrari in the last practice session before qualifying. Also on the edge of an accident in the 60-minute session, which finished with just two hours to go before qualifying, was the sister Ferrari, even though Felipe Massa clocked the second fastest time. Full story...

Renault can say mission accomplished after the Grand Prix of Monaco's qualifying session: three engines in the three first spots gave a solid picture for the manufacturer. Mark Webber's pole position means he has not start further than the first starting line since the beginning of the season (Melbourne 2, Sepang 1, Shanghai 2, Barcelona 1, Monaco 1). Full story...

For Martin Truex Jr, racing at Dover International Speedway is like a homecoming. Although he's from New Jersey he considers the one-mile oval in Delaware, known as "the Monster Mile," his home track. And for good reason. His only NASCAR Sprint Cup win came here in 2007 when he was driving for DEI Racing and there are more reasons. Full story...

HRT has denied reports it is fighting for survival. Meanwhile, Sir Richard Branson on Saturday insisted Virgin Racing is not in danger of dropping out of formula one. Full story...

NASCAR driver, Brian Vickers, was released from a Washington, D.C. hospital on Friday night after admission to diagnose blood clots in his legs and near his lungs. Full story...

Early simulations show that next year's formula one cars will be about two seconds slower per lap. Last year, teams including Brawn, Williams and Toyota stunned their rivals by designing cars with the controversial rear aerodynamic concept. Full story...

Many weekends are heavy in racing at this time of the year, but next weekend's calendar will be particularly loaded! Adding to the very important qualifying session for the Indy 500, NASCAR will host its popular All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina. The American Le Mans Series will share the Laguna Seca track with the Star Mazda Series. The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship will race alongside the World Challenge Series in yet another charged week-end in Mosport, Ontario. In Europe, DTM will be in Valencia, F2 in Monza and GT1 World in Brno! So much for rest during a long weekend! Full story...