(May 10, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — When homeowners see dandelions sprouting, they start thinking of ways to get rid of the weed, but researchers at Ford and The Ohio State University see a plant that can serve as a new sustainable resource for rubber.

“We’re always looking for new sustainable materials to use in our vehicles that have a smaller carbon footprint to produce and can be grown locally,” said Angela Harris, Ford research engineer.

(May 9, 2011) WIXOM, Mich. — One of the world’s foremost experts in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, Rick Hendrick, is building his own 7.0-liter 505-horsepower LS7 engine that will go into his Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition.

The Corvette Engine Build Experience is the world’s most hands-on super car program. Customers who order a Corvette Z06 or ZR1 can choose an option allowing them to assemble their cars’ LS7 or LS9 engine at General Motors’ Performance Build Center (PBC) in Wixom, Mich.

(May 9, 2011) CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRNewswire) — Subaru has done it again. In addition to building vehicles people want — Subaru sales have increased 19 out of 20 months over the the last couple of years — it also creates some of the best advertisements on television.

(May 8, 2011) The last Model T built by Ford Motor Company and a star of the company's UK-based heritage collection, is heading to Scotland to help celebrate the Ford of Britain Centennial.

Britain's highest mountain will play host to the Ben Nevis Challenge Tour May 16-21. Organized by the Model T Register the event celebrates the 100th anniversary of a Ford Model T scaling the 4,406-foot peak.