Scott Pruett's run for the record book will start from the front of the field.
The North American International Auto Show begins this week in Detroit with media and industry previews. It opens to the public Jan. 19. Here are some of the new cars and experimental concept vehicles that will debut at the show:
Technologies advanced as the solution to the purported global warming problem are catching fire -- just not in the way intended.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Frank Ocean has temporarily lost his driver's license and faces a marijuana possession charge after police say he was pulled over twice on the final days of the year in California's Eastern Sierra Nevada for driving more than 90 mph in 65 mph zones.
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A man who was fatally shot as he held a 2-year-old boy in his arms Wednesday morning was scheduled to testify against two men in an upcoming murder trial, according to law enforcement sources.
Three Hyundai models - Elantra Sedan, Sonata and Equus - each took first place in their respective categories in the 16th annual Strategic Vision Total Value Awards. Elantra Sedan won in the small car category, Sonata scored top marks for medium cars, and the Equus beat out competitors like BMW and Mercedes to take first place in the luxury car segment. Additionally, Equus received the award for Best Model, and Hyundai ranked second overall in Total Value. Strategic Vision's Total Value Index (TVI) reflects all aspects of perceived value; from quality, to economics to customer appeal.
Some of the valuables found hidden in abandoned lockers on A&E's "Storage Wars" have been added by producers to deceive viewers, a former cast member of the show claims in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy sure didn't feel like the PGA Tour player of the year when he arrived at Kiawah Island for the final major of the year. He had missed three cuts, had not contended in a major and had only one win.
