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Sam Schmidt Motorsports' Josef Newgarden, was the winner of the Indy Lights race at the Indianapolis Speedway the Firestone Freedom 100.

Debuted in 2005, Lincoln's new-age entry-level model was called the Zephyr for a single year before being rebadged as the MKZ. With available AWD and standard V6 power, this Fusion-based sedan was aimed at other entry-luxury machinery like the Toyota Avalon and Cadillac CTS. Enthusiasts loathed the loss of the rear-drive, optionally V8-powered LS to this new front-drive sedan, though updated styling and features helped it hold its own in the market.

Back in April, Toyota announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop a revolutionary new infotainment concept. Today, the Japanese automaker detailed its unique on-board telematics system called Friend.

This week, the staff at the Detroit/Hamtramck plant bid farewell to one of the models they've been producing for quite a few years. The Cadillac DTS sedan, which has been on sale since 2006 and replaced the DeVille, has rolled off the assembly line for the last time.

A MINI crossover might seem like a sin, just like when Porsche decided to develop the Cayenne SUV. But let's face it, the brand cannot continue being sustainable by selling miniscule yet fun-to-drive hatchbacks. So, spawning more models in the MINI brand has no choice but to make sense.

Hyundai Canada announced that it will offer a free 3-month subscription to SiriusXM with certified used cars equipped with a satellite radio receiver.

The personal information of more than 283,000 customers at Honda Canada has been breached, the company said today.

GM is close to recruiting an auto-industry outsider to oversee human resources following delays to fill the post because of government-imposed pay limits, according to a published report.

Ford raised prices by an average of $124, or 0.4 percent, per vehicle this month because of higher commodity costs, said Todd Nissen, a spokesman. Ford also increased prices in April and January.

Remote vehicle diagnostics, premium audio systems and wireless connectivity top the list of 21 emerging technologies desired by U.S. car buyers, according to a study released today.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - Four Seasons Update - May 2011

We're mostly delighted, but occasionally annoyed.

Months in service: 5
Miles to date: 12,606

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GM has canceled plans to develop a plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the current Cadillac SRX crossover platform, deciding the project was not financially viable, three people with direct knowledge of the project said.

GM's next generation full-sized SUVs likely will carry a cost premium to meet new fuel-economy regulations, an analyst says.

Restaurants on wheels have been taking over the eating scene in many major cities, but Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile might be the original "food truck."

Also in this episode: Get ready for the Indianapolis 500 with our quiz, the last Cadillac DTS finds a home with Nicola Bulgari and plan your race-watching marathon.

Pioneer has officially unveiled the App Radio that AutoWeek told you about earlier this month.

Fiat plans to buy the remaining stake in Chrysler owned by the U.S. and boost its holding to 57 percent by the end of 2011, as the Italian automaker moves to consolidate the U.S. company. Fiat has notified the U.S.

Memorial Day weekend is a treasure trove of race action with the Indy 500, the

Drive Angry (on DVD and Blu-ray on May 31) starts and ends in the same place--the bowels of hell.

Nissan will begin banging the drum to advertise its electric Leaf sedan in the next two weeks in hopes of differentiating it from the field of hybrids on the market.