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Mercedes GP has moved forward since China and the team now pushes to challenge for wins.

In as much as renaissance can apply to a car company, Chrysler is amidst a modern day adaptation of such a revival. The resurrection of the Pentastar brand is underwritten by a broad array of new products that include the lovable Fiat 500, the formidable new Dodge Charger and the reworked Chrysler 300. Adding to the resuscitative collective is the Chrysler 200, which arises from the carcass of the mid-size Sebring sedan.

Haven't heard much about the earthquake that hit Japan in early March recently? Order's up!

The results from a new study conducted by Yale University's pediatrics department may change the way parents buy car seats for their children. It seems that young children have sufficient motor skills to unbuckle themselves, before they understand the importance of automotive restraints.

Express Racing Riley Porsche driven by France, Barbosa and Borcheller ended the winning serie of Pruett and Rojas by winning the Bosch Engineering 250 on Virginia Raceway.

The controversial 'Cafe' corner at Interlagos will still be in place for the 2011 season finale in November.

Competing in his 44th DTM race, German driver Mike Rockenfeller scored his maiden victory, driving his Audi A4 to first place ahead of championship leader, Canadian Bruno Spengler of the Mercedes team.

TORONTO, Ontario -- Honda's four-foot robot, ASIMO, has been around since 2000, and last visited Canada four years ago, but not since it has been updated with another round of advancements. A 2011 Canadian tour was initiated to allow ASIMO to showcase its new talents, and to help publicize Honda Canada's 25th anniversary of Canadian vehicle production, at its facilities in Alliston, Ontario.

Looking for a hot used drop-top that offers affordable style, reliability and soul? Here are six of my personal favourites for those looking to maximise their sun exposure on a budget.

It has been written, many times in fact, that a well-maintained car will return better gas mileage than a car that has been neglected. In the event that you have not been exposed to these tips in the past, we've put together a list of suggestions to reduce the increasingly strong "pain at the pumps" syndrome.

Dr. Helmut Marko, the Red Bull motor racing consultant has played down Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo's threat that formula one could be headed for a split from owners CVC.

As Germany strives to meet a target of 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2020, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Monday an additional 1 billion euros ($1.38 billion) in research and development, doubling its budget by 2013.

The second day of practice in preparation for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 has been called off because of the rain at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Hyundai and the state of Alabama will announce on Monday "additional investment in the existing infrastructure" at its auto assembly plant near Montgomery, the company said on Sunday.

The Ford Freestyle crossover is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration following 238 complaints about unintended "lunging" at low speeds when the driver's foot isn't on the accelerator pedal.

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Sweden's Saab Automobile failed to secure investment from Hawtai Motor Group because of "commercial and economic realities," not a lack of government approval, the Chinese company said Friday.

Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally made about $1.7 million through a stock option that kicked in after Ford shares traded above $15 a share for 30 straight days, the automaker said on Friday. On May 13, Mulally bought 250,000 Ford shares for $8.28 each.

No question about it, GM went the extra mile to develop their compact SUVs into competitive vehicles. The Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX can hold their own in their respective categories, and the public has rewarded the General with impressive sales increases.

Only fools never change their mind, as the saying goes, and Porsche has abided by that saying, deciding against the facelift planned for the 599 in 2012. The Italian automaker has been inspired by the incredible success of the new FF to completely redesign the 599 for the end of 2012.