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Pastor Maldonado pulls away in front of provisional GP2 classification after his win in race 1 at Silverstone. Sergio Perez clinched victory in race 2. Full story...

Patrón Highcroft Racing scored its third consecutive victory in the American Le Mans Series on Sunday with a hard-fought victory in the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix. Full story...

Call me harsh, but I'm no fan of the new M. Think back to the real first generation of the M (2003-04). Do you remember it? If not, look through the gallery. This was a rare and exclusive car. Now, fast forward to the 2006 model year and the previous Infiniti M. This time, the car had gone a little more mainstream but it still maintained an aura of exclusivity. I have always been an admirer of the M, even the original unloved and unknown M30 from the early nineties. So I like the M. We're clear on this right? Full story...

Ford Motor Co. will begin the wind-down of Mercury production in late September. Ford wants to shutter the 71-year-old brand and dealer network by Dec. 31. Full story...

Mark Webber's post-qualifying anger became joy on Sunday as the Red Bull driver leapfrogged his teammate Sebastian Vettel in the world championship standings. Full story...

Mark Webber is not the only rival enduring a difficult relationship with Sebastian Vettel. Full story...

Citroen C4 WRC driver Sebastien Loeb sealed victory on Rally Bulgaria today, round seven of the 2010 World Rally Championship, to extend his lead in the FIA Drivers' standings and head a record breaking formation finish for the French manufacturer. Full story...

David Reutimann used to feel a bit like that cartoon character with the cloud hanging over him. Full story...

Mark Webber's post-qualifying anger became joy on Sunday as the Red Bull driver leapfrogged his teammate Sebastian Vettel in the world championship standings. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday said he hopes Africa will join the formula one calendar "in about three years time". Full story...

Martin Whitmarsh has chimed in on the tension at Red Bull by insisting the same situation would not occur at McLaren. Full story...

Heikki Kovalainen has admitted he feels more comfortable at Lotus than he did in the last two seasons with McLaren. Full story...

Marc Gene thinks it is mainly the drivers who want better safety car rules. Full story...

I could basically end this review with the sub-title above. I mean, how could I possibly write anything bad about a car like the 2010 BMW 750Li, a true German limousine which you normally feel more excited to take a back seat in than sit behind the wheel Full story...

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Toyo Tire Canada Inc. announces the Toyo® Proxes® T1RTM as an original equipment upgrade for the all-new 2011 Mazda2 Yozora. The Mazda2 Yozora is a special edition, sub- compact vehicle exclusive to the Canadian market. Full story...

Jens Ludmann, chief program engineer for Ford's new Focus, is quitting the automaker to head a German-based yacht builder. Full story...

Jens Ludmann, chief program engineer for Ford's new Focus, is quitting the automaker to head a German-based yacht builder. Full story...

Tesla Motors said it will deliver two rechargeable prototype electric cars to Toyota this month. It's the first step in an alliance announced in May. Tesla's technology chief said the partners "have made a lot of progress in a short amount of time." Full story...

'Starlite' promotion allows urbanites to soak up American car culture under the city lights Full story...

Sebastien Loeb continues to lead Rally Bulgaria at the end of the second day, but all eyes were on another Citroen C4 WRC this afternoon as Norwegian Petter Solberg dominated the timesheets to win each of the three stages. Full story...