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The first Formula 1 winter test session was held today, Monday at Circuit de Catalunya located near Barcelona, Spain. It was the first occasion to see what the 2009 cars will look like. Full story...

Popular Science magazine has just bestowed an award on two new technologies developed by Ford: the EcoBoost engine and the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler. Full story...

General Motors announced the price of the new Camaro today, which will be on sale next sometime next spring. The base Camaro LS will cost $26,995, which includes a 300-hp, 3.6-litre direct-injection V6 and 6-speed manual. Full story...

General Motors announced the price of the new Camaro today, which will be on sale next sometime next spring. The base Camaro LS will cost $26,995, which includes a 300-hp, 3.6-litre direct-injection V6 and 6-speed manual. Full story...

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has expressed disappointment that he will no longer be able to make his formula one test debut this winter behind the wheel of a Toyota. Full story...

As being reported by the international media, former grand prix winner Olivier Panis has lost his driver's license after he was caught speeding. Full story...

The first Formula 1 winter test session was held today, Monday at Circuit de Catalunya located near Barcelona, Spain. It was the first occasion to see what the 2009 cars will look like. Full story...

President-elect Barack Obama said the federal government must help the Detroit 3 get through their cash crisis while making sure that any aid to the automakers creates a "sustainable'' industry. Full story...

Democratic leaders in Congress are toughening the conditions they intend to place on emergency loans to the Detroit 3. Full story...

Calling the Pontiac Vibe a sales success is more than a bit of an understatement. Because of its massive utility, economical operation, funky styling and readiness to please in any job, Pontiac sold them in massive amounts. Vibe was a five-door wagon or hatchback, though some call it a compact crossover as well. Its ring-mates included the Dodge Caliber, Mazda 3 Sport and Subaru Impreza 5-door, though Vibe rounded things out with plenty of selection, options and an affordable price. Full story...

Sebastien Buemi's uncle is confident the Swiss youngster will make his formula one debut with Toro Rosso in 2009. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone seems keen that China retains its grand prix beyond the looming expiry of its contract. Full story...

Fernando Alonso says he is "really proud" to have been voted the best formula one driver of 2008 by readers of a British newspaper. Full story...

Rubens Barrichello's fading chances of keeping his Honda seat for 2009 have receded yet further. Full story...

Nico Rosberg has issued a clear ultimatum to his British F1 employer Williams -- give me a competitive car, or lose me for 2010. Full story...

Adrian Sutil's manager has played down speculation the German driver's place on the 2009 formula one grid may not be safe. Full story...

Fernando Alonso says he is "really proud" to have been voted the best formula one driver of 2008 by readers of a British newspaper. Full story...

Nico Rosberg has issued a clear ultimatum to his British F1 employer Williams -- give me a competitive car, or lose me for 2010. Full story...

Yvan Muller claimed the 2008 FIA World Touring Car Championship, after he secured 3rd and 2nd places in Macau. Full story...

During a press conference held today, Sunday, representatives of the governments of Montreal, the province of Quebec and Canada confirmed that Bernie Ecclestone has refused the proposal to save the Grand Prix of Canada. Full story...