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Social media being what it is, we, at Auto123.com, posted some pictures and comments about our upcoming comparison road test on our Facebook page (Auto123.com). We listed the cars slated for evaluation and shortly afterwards, comments came pouring in, asking why this car and that car were not included in the test. First, we can't test them all. Second, we limit ourselves to a segment and third, we try and have them carry similar powertrains and levels of kit. Full story...

Briton Lewis Hamilton of team McLaren scored his maiden victory of the year when finishing first in Istanbul at the Grand Prix of Turkey on Sunday. Full story...

Kurt Busch held off a challenge by Jamie McMurray to win back-to-back Sprint Cup races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Full story...

You read the news, we read the news, so we're all pretty much aware of what's going on in the business. But, what about the future, what's coming up next? With everything we know now about what car manufacturers are planning in the next 12 to 18 months, I thought it could be an interesting exercise to list those to watch out for. Full story...

Tesla Motors, producer of the Roadster, the only electric highway-capable high performance vehicle announces the delivery of the first Roadsters to Canada. Full story...

Having arrived with a dominant car and leading both world championships, Red Bull has departed Turkey in crisis. Full story...

In the closing moments of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, the Dallara-Hondas Nos. 37 and 24 of Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mike Conway touched wheels, sending Conway's car slamming into the catch fence between Turns 3 and 4. Full story...

You read the news, we read the news, so we're all pretty much aware of what's going on in the business. But, what about the future, what's coming up next? With everything we know now about what car manufacturers are planning in the next 12 to 18 months, I thought it could be an interesting exercise to list those to watch out for. Full story...

The F1 circus leave Turkey without a decision about the sport's tyre supplier for 2011. Full story...

Peter Sauber in Turkey played down rumours linking his Hinwil based team with Nicolas Todt. Full story...

Lewis Hamilton on Sunday was visibly not jubilant as he accepted the winner's trophy for the twelfth time in his career. Full story...

Pastor Maldonado is the new GP2 championship leader after his victory and a 6th place finish this week-end in Istanbul. Dani Clos clinched his first GP2 win in Race 2. Full story...

Current IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti (Ganassi) has won for the second time in his career the Indianapolis 500 after dominating the May Classic for most of its duration. Full story...

Honda Motor Co. said 'most' workers at a parts factory in China are willing to return to work, possibly ending a strike that has stopped its auto production in the country. Full story...

Almost 10 percent of the country is traveling this weekend, and most will be going more than 50 miles. This makes Memorial Day the perfect time to get caught speeding. You may think more cars on the road equals more cover. Full story...

Memorial Day is the first long weekend during which car fans can get out and hit the open road. Whether you want to take an and#8220;I just won the lotteryand#8221; trip or a and#8220;Let's just get outta hereand#8221; trip, AutoWeek has you covered. Full story...

Nothing burns gasoline better--or in more irritating fashion--than getting caught in stop-and-go traffic. Full story...

Most people spend Memorial Day Weekend in the backyard, at a local beach or stuck in traffic. That's all well and good, but you, AutoWeek reader, are not most people. Full story...

Summer might not start until June 21, but cookout season begins on Memorial Day weekend. So scrub down your grill and stop by your local meat market: We have an AutoWeek-approved menu sure to fit the bill. Full story...

A Honda Motor Co. parts plant in China has pressured school interns not to strike, after labor discontent closed all its vehicle factories in the world's biggest auto market, the South China Morning Post said today. Full story...