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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner late on Saturday denied that the RB6 car is running a controversial ride-height adjustment system. Full story...

Will Power (Penske) dominated the first day of activity on the streets of St Petersburg by finishing way on top after both practice sessions that were held today. Full story...

More cars on Sunday's Melbourne grid might also have fuel tanks that cannot carry enough fuel to the end of races. Full story...

The possible rule changes to be discussed by F1 team bosses in Malaysia next week range from the relatively minor to the radical. Full story...

Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth will start from the front row of Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race thanks to a rainout in qualifying. Harvick, the current points leader, said: "This might be the worst starting front row in history," referring to their low production of poles. Full story...

After a used flagship sedan, are you? Thinking a few-year-old Japanese model is a safe bet? Chances are, you're right. Research the used flagship sedan market and you'll likely find that the Japanese knack for effective engineering and reliable electronics has translated into some of the more reliable luxury sedans on the road today. Full story...

Ottawa – April is Earth Month in Canada and you can make a positive impact with your vehicle and save money at the same time. It doesn’t matter if the car you’re driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is green, clean and lean this spring, summer and all year long, according to Car Care Canada. Full story…

The long and winding road is a little less treacherous with head lamps on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse that partially follow the curves and help spot that deer before it’s in the headlights. Full story…

Chrysler Group will offer to reinstate 50 of the 789 dealers terminated last year as part of the automaker’s bankruptcy. Full story…

First Drive: 2011 BMW 535i and 335is Coupe

The all-new sixth-generation BMW 5-series.

We were already pretty familiar with the sixth-generation 5-series sedan before we drove it. The eight-speed automatic, the single-turbo in-line six, and the chassis design shared with the 7-series were all present in the Gran Turismo hatchback that we reviewed in the December 2009 issue. Although we found the 5-series GT to be sufficiently agile, deputy editor Joe DeMatio noted, "There does come a point where the GT's higher center of gravity will remind you that you're not in a 5-series sedan or wagon."inline_mediumwraptextright32536860/reviews/driven/1004_2011_bmw_535i1004_01_z+2011_bMW_535i+emblem.jpgTrue

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An arbitrator has ruled that Detroit-based American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. violated a job security clause in its 2008 collective bargaining agreement with the United Auto Workers by outsourcing axle production from Detroit to Mexico. Full story…

Fiat expects to increase its holding in Chrysler to 35 percent within two years, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. Full story…

Steve Earle, the granddaddy of vintage racing in America, has picked 375 historic race cars to fill the field at his Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival, June 5-6 at Infineon Raceway in California's wine country. Full story...

A Thumbnail History of Spyker

A Thumbnail History of Spyker, The Dutch Boutique That Saved Saab From Oblivion

1880 Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker began coachbuilding operations in Hilversum, Holland.

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From the circuits of Europe to the hearts and minds of enthusiasts the world over, Ferrari and Porsche have traditionally ranked 1-2. Full story...

This month's US new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1,119,700 units, a 30.9 percent increase from March 2009 and a 43.9 percent increase from February 2010, according to Edmunds.com. Full story...

In News Brake: NASCAR is ready for new spoilers starting this weekend, the inside story on the Cadillac XTS, and F1 star Lewis Hamilton apologizes for some antics in Australia . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Ford says that new trade-in data show Ford is increasingly winning new customers from competing brands in the US, a key reason the company has gained retail share. Full story...

GM expects make a USD1bn loan repayment to the US Treasury next week as part of its promise to begin giving back government money ahead of schedule, according to media sources in the US. Full story...

Media reports in Russia indicate PSA Peugeot Citroen will start production at its Russian plant in Kaluga on 23 April. Full story...