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Designer Sarah Burton gets dress honor

London— It's a stunner: Kate Middleton arrived at her Westminster Abbey wedding in a splendid dress by Sarah Burton, creative director of the Alexander McQueen fashion house — ending months of speculation about the identity of the designer.

NASA fuels Endeavour for historic last launch

Cape Canaveral, Fla.— NASA is fueling space shuttle Endeavour for one last ride into orbit.

First Drive: 2011 Toyota Corolla LE

Minimalist Compact Sedan Has Toyota Laughing All the Way to the Bank

Aussie Daniel Ricciardo Revved Up For Potential F1 Debut

As Daniel Ricciardo admits there is a chance he could make his F1 debut in 2011, Sebastien Buemi insists he is not losing sleep. "Compared to my teammate I've never done badly,"... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Election commission holding hearing on Snyder recall bid

Ann Arbor— The Washtenaw County Election Commission is to hold a hearing this morning on whether the wording is sufficiently clear in a petition seeking to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.

William and Kate become duke, duchess of Cambridge

London— Prince William and Kate Middleton got their first royal wedding present from the queen on Friday: the titles duke and duchess of Cambridge.

Rain-free weather eases Michigan's flood threat

Midland— Several rivers remain over flood stage in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, but authorities say forecasts for rain-free weather mean the risk of serious damage is easing.

Celebs, sports figures, royalty flock to wedding

London— It's a Who's Who list of royalty, power and fame: David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, Prime Minister David Cameron, the queen of Greece, the cream of British nobility were among the hundreds of guests inside Westminster Abbey for Friday's royal wedding.

2011 Lexus LX570

2011 Lexus LX570This is, in fact, a truck, no matter how much leather, wood, and chrome Lexus adds.It's amazing how quickly the Lexus LX570 has aged. When this monster SUV debuted for the 2008 model year, it felt ridiculously fast, very comfortable, and seemed enormous. In 2011, the LX570 feels much older than it should because of the myriad buttons, knobs, and levers to control the various suspension, 4wd, climate control, and audio systems. (...)

Winfield Rod & Custom

Winfield Rod & CustomAt 83, Gene Winfield is still on top of the custom-car world.Wrong place at the wrong time -- that was Gene Winfield's problem. Sixty years ago, when the custom car was being defined, the big-name builders who got all the ink were guys like the Alexander Brothers in Detroit, Joe Bailon in the Bay Area, and L.A.-based George Barris, the showman who dominated the Southern California magazines that brought hot-rodding to (...)

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: The Lovely Ladies Of New York Come Out To Play

Lexus CT 200h: The Japanese Got Rhythm

In my last blog post, I was pilloried by some readers for having made some particularly egregious grammatical errors, which, given my professional past, felt like a proverbial triple poke in the eye with a sharp stick soaked in lemon juice and tabasco. In short, I didn’t pay attention to the details. And those readers let me know it. Now...

Sticker Aftershock: Expect Higher Prices in the Showroom

The tsunami that hit northern Japan has had a drastic effect on the automotive industry, crippling car plants and their supplies. As a result of parts shortages, consumers will pay more for cars.

U-M linebacker Jonas Mouton a surprise second-rounder

Mouton was projected as a third- to fourth-round NFL draft pick, but in a bit of a surprise went in the second round (No. 61) to the San Diego Chargers on Friday night.

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Which Is The BEST Color On The Evoque?