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Spyker Cars NV, Saab's new owner, is in talks with automakers to share technology and a platform for a new car based on a 1950s Saab model, CEO Victor Muller said. Full story...

Here's a sampling reactions to reports that Ford Motor Co. is preparing to kill Mercury: Full story...

After a sluggish first few months for the 5-series GT crossover, BMW executives admit they may have missed the U.S. model mix. At launch, the 550 GT was available only with rear-wheel drive and a V-8 engine. Full story...

Jaguar will spend a quarter of its U.S. marketing budget this year to promote the redesigned XJ sedan in the three major cities where the brand sells the most cars. Full story...

Doubts about whether Germany's "national electric mobility platform" will be successful are emerging in the auto industry after an electric-vehicle summit involving leading politicians and car industry leaders in Berlin. Full story...

Tata Motors, owner of Jaguar Land Rover, posted a full- year net income after the UK luxury unit had a pretax profit and sales gained amid economic growth. Full story...

Toyota lost its bid to dismiss a Florida company's patent-infringement claim that may result in a ban on imports of the carmaker's newest hybrid models including the Prius and Camry. Theodore Essex, a judge with the U.S. Full story...

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc emerged from a 10-month bankruptcy during which the maker of automotive systems shed $650 million of debt. Full story...

Ryan Newman took page out of Juan Pablo Montoya's playbook, improved upon it and won his ninth pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Full story...

HRT is interested in moving into Toyota's F1 headquarters in Cologne, and is also eyeing the departed Japanese teams' 2010 car, according to reports. Full story...

Within a few days, rumours seems to end about possible switches for Mark Webber, Felipe Massa, Robert Kubica or Kimi Raikkonen in 2011. Full story...

A development of Ferrari's rear double-diffuser was spotted in the Istanbul pitlane. Full story...

As the Dodge brand redefines itself with new lifestyle packages, new ads, events and sponsorships, and a slew of upcoming new products, it's using its brand name to send a clear message that its "forever young" attitude and performance-driven history will drive the brand into the future. Full story...

Volkswagen is the first automaker to develop a digital customer magazine as an app specially for the iPad. The innovative digital product which goes by the name of DAS. lines up in good time for the launch of the new Apple product in Europe. The title stands for "Digital Automotive Space". The magazine will be published quarterly in five languages and will be accessible throughout Europe. Full story...

This Sunday, May30th will see Lotus IndyCar rookie, former Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato, take on one of his biggest challenges to date, the 2010 Indianapolis 500, also claimed as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing". Full story...

British driver Pippa Mann (Sam Schmidt Motorsports) became the first female pole sitter in the eight-year history of the Firestone Freedom 100 and at the 101-year-old Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full story...

The Corolla is expanding with age. At one time, Corolla was the smallest car that Toyota imported. It was about the size of what the Yaris is today. Toyota's problem is making sure that buyers who grew up with Corolla come from the broadest spectrum possible (no pun intended). That means keeping up with trends and giving buyers what they want. For 2010 the Corolla is the same 10th generation (body shell anyways), but different (with over 100 improvements or changes) over last year. Full story...

As the Formula 1 calendar looks set to expand, the sport should consider culling Friday's 180 hours of free practice. Full story...

A1 Grand Prix series' champion Adam Carroll who has signed on with Andretti Autosport will make his IndyCar debut in the Watkins Glen race in July. Full story...

Team McLaren-Mercedes posted the fastest times in both free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Turkey at the Istanbul Park Autodrom. Full story...