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Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray claimed his third pole of the year with a lap of 183.542mph around the Chicagoland Oval,while four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and new father Jimmie Johnson was slightly off the pace at 183.281mph. Both drove Chevrolets. Full story...

Of course, Honda will say that the Accord Crosstour isn't a station wagon like the TSX, but a crossover vehicle. They will also say that the TSX isn't a station wagon, either, but a Sport Wagon. Sure. Full story...

Suzuki may be a small player in the global automotive scene-- but they're a brand that's big on fun and recreation, not to mention responsible for some of the most highly sought-after products in the enthusiast off-road community. The Japanese manufacturer has a history of building some solid vehicles, and they've got extensive experience with 4x4 and utility models, too. If you know an avid weekend off-roader, chances are they've got some kind of Suzuki related story about a Sidekick or Samurai that still bombs around in the dirt reliably. Full story...

Wolfsburg / Puebla - Volkswagen Group production continues on its growth path in Mexico. Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for 'Group Production', yesterday opened a new section at the Puebla plant of Volkswagen de México. This is where the new Jetta will be built using state-of-the art manufacturing technology. Full story...

Auto123.com's staff photographer Philippe Champoux is in Toronto for the Honda Indy event. Here are his photos from Friday's first practice sessions. Full story...

The National Academy of Sciences plans to expand its panel probing unintended acceleration in Toyotas and other vehicles after consumer advocates complained that the investigators lacked electronics expertise. Full story...

The National Academy of Sciences plans to expand its panel probing unintended acceleration in Toyotas and other vehicles after consumer advocates complained that the investigators lacked electronics expertise. Full story...

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This truck was built to be a worker, to haul stuff--lots of stuff--and go just about anywhere. Using it to commute to a softball tournament is like using an atomic missile to hunt squirrels. Overkill, for sure. Full story...

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Painter Sun Country Chrysler lost its bid for reinstatement when arbitartor ruled rural Utah market isn't big enough for two dealerships. Full story...

In News Brake: Test-driving the Cadillac CTS-V coupe, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is at the end of the line, and Aston Martin updates the DB9 for 2011 . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Ford recall covers Transit Connect vehicles sold in the United States and manufactured from December 2008 through May 2010 due to an interior liner that fails to meet all safety requirements for head protection. Full story...

Toyota plans to introduce three new-to-market green vehicles in 2012, a company source said. A battery electric vehicle, a plug-in version of the Prius and an as-yet-unveiled variant of the Prius will arrive in U.S. Full story...

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Shareholders will decide if the automotive supplier can pay Chairman Frank Stronach $300 million in cash and 9 million class A shares to give up his class B shares, through which he controls Magna. Full story...

The nifty and bubbly wagon goes out of production today and enjoyed a remarkable sales run for a recent Detroit model. Full story...

Chery Auto is eyeing the acquisition of the Polish auto plant Fabyka Samochodow Oso-bouych (FSO) from its controlling stockholder Ukravto, local reports have said. Full story...

Fiat has finally swallowed hard and taken the gamble of going with the majority of its unions concerning transfer of new Panda work from Poland to Italy. Full story...

Toyota Motor Sales USA is expanding its Product Quality Field Office programme to four additional US regional sales areas. Full story...

Volkswagen has recruited Frank Tuch, a former top quality executive at Porsche, as its chief quality officer. Full story...