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The state of Indiana is investigating Chrysler LLC for securities fraud over the collapse of a joint venture with Getrag Transmission LLC. Full story...

The race numbers 18 and 19 will not appear on the 2009 formula one grid. Full story...

GM's award-winning Two-Mode Hybrid system is proving its ability to save owners fuel with minimal compromise. Justin Pritchard talked to Tom Odell, a Two-Mode Hybrid expert at GM, about the various ins and outs of the system, and how its users can maximize their mileage. Full story...

Nameless at the time, my young brain had whipped up an imaginary vehicle I'd someday own. It was truck-hulky, sportscar-sleek, very high-tech, and so radical looking that my friends would be jealous. Under the hood? A race-car engine, of course. Full story...

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 26, 2009) - An Etobicoke man has received a jail term after being convicted of curbsiding (illegal vehicle sales). Full story...

Three tracks are being considered to host a race of the FIA WTCC, the World Touring Car Championship in 2010. Full story...

On February 24, Québec Transport Minister Julie Boulet revealed the location of the photo radars and traffic cameras that will be installed in accordance with the Government of Québec's bill 42 pilot project. Full story...

Three new teams have "confirmed" their entry for the 2010 world championship, according to Bernie Ecclestone. Full story...

Nick Heidfeld's BMW-Sauber F1.09, but not that of his teammate Robert Kubica, will be fitted with an active KERS system for the Australian grand prix weekend. Full story...

Only two years after amiably leaving Ferrari, Ross Brawn is at war with his former team. Full story...

A number of changes to both the Sporting and Technical Regulations have been made by the FIA for the 2009 Formula One season. In the case of the Sporting Regulations, the primary aims are increased reliability and further cost reductions. In the case of the technical changes, there are three main objectives - reducing the role of aerodynamics in the cars' performance; making overtaking easier; and keeping lap times in check. Full story...

Are you a safe and experienced driver with perfect eyesight who despises and avoids nighttime driving? Travelling after dark is a part of life for many motorists-- but it can also be a daunting task if your car's headlights aren't doing their job properly. A car with poor illumination can be a safety concern, not to mention a serious problem for driver confidence. Things get even worse when the weather turns bad. Full story...

Three new teams have "confirmed" their entry for the 2010 world championship, according to Bernie Ecclestone. Full story...

The arrival today on U.S. shores of 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the rollout of the first of Ford Motor Company's new generation of global small cars. Full story...

For its first grand prix, the new team Brawn GP Formula 1 team is making the news at Melbourne. Full story...

Only two years after amiably leaving Ferrari, Ross Brawn is at war with his former team. Full story...

GM's award-winning Two-Mode Hybrid system is proving its ability to save owners fuel with minimal compromise. Justin Pritchard talked to Tom Odell, a Two-Mode Hybrid expert at GM, about the various ins and outs of the system, and how its users can maximize their mileage. Full story...

On February 24, Québec Transport Minister Julie Boulet revealed the location of the photo radars and traffic cameras that will be installed in accordance with the Government of Québec's bill 42 pilot project. Full story...

Comments made by Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne have been interpreted by the British media as a sign the reigning world champion might consider leaving McLaren. Full story...

The protest lodged by BMW-Sauber against three formula one teams' diffuser designs was thrown out by the FIA stewards. Full story...