Researchers in the U.S., Australia and Russia have developed a new type of aluminum alloy that's as strong as steel. The Canadian Auto Workers' union is advising the Canadian government to hold on to its shares in GM. The Ford Racing Performance Group is bringing its R2 rally kit to the U.S. so anyone can transform their Fiesta into a rally racer. All that and more, plus we take a look at Volkswagen's advanced self-parking car.