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Did The Prince Pick The RIGHT English Car To Chauffeur His Bride In OR Would You Have Chosen Something Different?

Wings' Kris Draper, Mike Modano to sit out Game 1

As expected, Wings veterans Draper and Modano will be healthy scratches for Friday's Game 1 against San Jose. With Johan Franzen and Henrik Zetterberg returning to the lineup, two forwards were forced to sit.

Lions trade up to draft Illinois RB Mikel Leshoure

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew traded up to get another pick in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, using it on Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure.

John U. Bacon: Late Jim Mandich, Bo's only U-M captain in 1969, was one of a kind

Regular readers of this space know I've had to write a few elegies already this year, and I'm not sure if we can bear another one right now. I'm not sure Mandich would want any more, either, beyond his funeral.

VW ramps up telematics infotainment randd

With the battle for advancing automotive telematics heating up -- along with pressure for reducing driver distraction -- Volkswagen opened its larger Electronics Research Laboratory here on Friday.

Aston Martin DB6 Volante Royal Wedding Ride

Posted on 04.29.2011 21:00 by Matt McDonald Filed under: Aston-Martin | emissions | Celebrity Cars | fuel | cool fast cars | Cars | Car Reviews | Aston Martin As Royal wedding fever was about to wear off, the Prince had one last surprise in store. For many years his Father has been (...)

2012 Nissan Versa Preview

The Versa sedan and hatchback models have been good choices for shoppers who want to spend used-car money and get a new car that also happens to have among the lowest ownership costs. And given that, it provides even more comfort and space than you might think; the Versa has been slightly bigger and roomier than other subcompact offerings like the...

OUCH! Dealers Voice Concern By Telling Lexus It Is A "Follower, NOT A Leader"

Lamborghini Aventador sold out for the next 18 months

Posted on 04.29.2011 20:00 by Simona Filed under: Lamborghini | coupe | industry news | Supercars / Exotic cars | Lamborghini Aventador | Cars | Car News Shortly after the Lamborghini Aventador’s official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini was pleased to announce that the super car had been sold out for the (...)

Ford Mustang emerges from tornado devastation under its own power

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Etc., Videos, Ford Ford Mustang drives out of the rubble in Tuscaloosa, AL - Click above to watch the video after the jump. The death toll from Wednesday's tornadoes has reached a staggering 204 in the state of Alabama alone. The once proud university town of Tuscaloosa, home to the multi-time NCAA National Champion Crimson Tide football team, lies in ruin. For now, there isn't much in the way of inspiring news (...)

Florida pastor's rally ends after brief fracas

Crowds have dispersed following an incendiary speech from Quran-burning Pastor Terry Jones outside Dearborn City Hall. The 90-minute event, which took place amid thunderous boos by about 700 gathered protesters, momentarily erupted in chaos when Jones and several dozen of his supporters approached a metal barricade around City Hall.

Treasury Secretary Declares Automotive Bailout A Success, But Do You Agree?

Lions take Boise State WR Titus Young in second round

Wide receiver Titus Young has been selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the NFL draft. Detroit drafted the Boise State standout with the 44th pick overall Friday night.

Bridge company warns of toll war if second span is built

Detroit— A consultant for the Ambassador Bridge says a government-built span to Ontario could spark a toll war.

Win a copy of the Corvette Bible signed by author Mike Yager

Filed under: Etc., Chevrolet It's often said that you'll be happy if you find a way to do something you love. Mike Yager took that saying to heart. In 1970, at the age of 20, Yager went out and bought his first Corvette, a 1967 convertible. Four years later, Yager borrowed $500 to start up a small business selling parts manuals and accessories from the back of a car. That business, along with Yager's reputation, (...)