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Legally Binding: Senate proclaims July 9 collector-car appreciation day

Now here's legislation we can all get behind: The Senate has passed a resolution designating July 9 as Collector Car Appreciation Day across the land. That's a Friday, meaning enthusiasts everywhere have a great excuse to drive to work in their favorite classic or vintage car--or to take the day off and simply drive. Or to wrench on that jalopy so one day, it will run again.

Ten notable Saab models from history--the AutoWeek list

Technical specifications provided by Saab media On December 15, 1989, General Motors announced that it intended to buy 50 percent of Saab Scania's car business and to form a new company, Saab Automobile AB. Twenty years later, GM confirmed that it has a tentative agreement to sell Saab to a group led by Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg Automotive. Here is a look at 10 notable Saabs: 1986 Saab 900 Convertible 1.

Mini to return to the WRC in 2011 with 4x4

Mini is back in rallying, more than 50 years after it ruled the roost at Monte Carlo and beyond, giving a huge shot in the arm to the World Rally Championship. In typically audacious style BMW has announced it will campaign the Countryman SUV rather than the standard Mini, starting with selected WRC rounds in 2011 followed by the entire 2012 season.It’s also a return to WRC for Banbury-based Prodrive, the outfit behind Subaru’s legendary WRC success, who will develop the car and run the team. Prodrive last campaigned in the 2008 season, and have been developing the Countryman since early 2009.