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Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports that France is likely to be missing from at least the next two formula one calendars. Also, parts of the layout of Singapore's formula one street circuit will be altered ahead of the 2009 race. Full story...

True innovations from the American automakers were few and far between at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but they did take the opportunity to demonstrate their know-how in terms of alternative powering methods. Full story...

While many fans can't wait for the return of the NASCAR Sprint Cup in February 2009, things are shaping up for next season. Unfortunately, though TV ratings have increased lately, many teams are still struggling to get full-time sponsorship, economy being as slow as it is in the Unites States. Full story...

While many fans can't wait for the return of the NASCAR Sprint Cup in February 2009, things are shaping up for next season. Unfortunately, though TV ratings have increased lately, many teams are still struggling to get full-time sponsorship, economy being as slow as it is in the Unites States. Full story...

Minnesota auto dealer Denny Hecker, who sued Chrysler Financial after his credit line was cut off two weeks ago, closed six of his stores and sold three others, costing 400 employees their jobs. Full story...

MP3 for all with latest car kit. Full story...

Cut-price tool booty. Full story...

General Motors directors are considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal and Detroit television stations reported. Full story...

General Motors directors are considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal and Detroit television stations reported. Full story...

Porsche is known for making exceptionally fuel efficient performance vehicles. It's a promise that's about to get even stronger as the second-generation Boxster and Cayman models will soon ship with a revised and more efficient powertrain lineup. Full story...

The Kia Borrego FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) has just made its grand entrance at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It features a slew of innovative features, such as a fuel cell capable of delivering 154 hp, a 450-volt supercapacitor producing 134 additional horsepower as well as a conventional, 147-hp engine. The Kia Borrego FCEV offers an impressive 685-km operating range courtesy of its hydrogen tanks totalling 202 litres at a pressure of 70 MPa. Full story...

The Kia Borrego FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) has just made its grand entrance at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It features a slew of innovative features, such as a fuel cell capable of delivering 154 hp, a 450-volt supercapacitor producing 134 additional horsepower as well as a conventional, 147-hp engine. The Kia Borrego FCEV offers an impressive 685-km operating range courtesy of its hydrogen tanks totalling 202 litres at a pressure of 70 MPa. Full story...

Mark Webber on Saturday underwent surgery, after he broke his right leg in a cycling crash during his own outdoor adventure event in Tasmania. Full story...

Certain phenomenons in life are fascinating. The Mazda3, for example, is unique in its genre. More than 5 years after its official launch, not only is this little car still successful, but its sales figures are progressing, to the detriment of rivals such as the Honda Civic. Full story...

Mark Webber on Saturday underwent surgery, after he broke his right leg in a cycling crash during his own outdoor adventure event in Tasmania. Full story...

About 14,000 Chrysler LLC white-collar employees are agonizing this weekend over whether to take buyout packages offered by the company. They have until the end of business Wednesday to decide. Full story...

GMAC Financial Services could end up in bankruptcy court if it fails to get government bailout money, says Standard and Poor's, the credit rating agency. But a GMAC spokesman said the possibility of bankruptcy is )x("”",pure speculation. Full story...

Nissan-Renault chief Carlos Ghosn says the Renault brand is committed to Mexico and wants to build more models here in the future. )x("”",Renault is fully committed to Mexico,” he told reporters on Thursday. Full story...

Executives of Fisker Automotive Inc. said today that they will buy from General Motors a powerful gasoline engine for their plug-in hybrid luxury sedan, due next year in North America. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. is cutting more production in North America. Three additional down weeks are planned at plants in Chicago and Michigan in December. The cuts come after Ford's Nov. Full story...