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Singapore telecommunications company SingTel has renewed its naming sponsorship of the Singapore grand prix for 2009. 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...

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...

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...

In a separate article today, the Wall Street Journal said the U.S. autos task force: Full story...

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

After only four model years, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is ditching the Rabbit name and returning to the Golf moniker for its smallest model in the United States. Full story...

After only four model years, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is ditching the Rabbit name and returning to the Golf moniker for its smallest model in the United States. Full story...

With gas prices bound to go back up, Ford is hard at work evaluating ways to expand its U.S. small-vehicle portfolio, and it’s taking a look at the EcoSport SUV. Full story...

The Obama administration's auto task force is likely to recommend more aid for struggling U.S. automakers, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin said today. Levin, a Michigan Democrat, said any assistance would be tied to new conditions on restructuring. Full story...

The Obama administration task force is likely to recommend more aid for struggling U.S. automakers, a senior senator said today. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. Full story...

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After only four model years, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. is ditching the Rabbit name and returning to the Golf moniker for its smallest model in the United States. Full story...

Moody's Investors Service lowered Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s debt ratings today, moving the second-largest U.S. auto retailer further into junk territory. The ratings changed from B1 to B2, five steps below investment grade. Full story...

The Slovak Economy Ministry said today it was proposing doubling the subsidy given to car owners who scrap old vehicles and buy new ones, potentially adding 33.2 million euros to the scheme. Full story...

A new $250 million state tax credit for auto suppliers is on the move in the state House. Full story...

Compuware Corp. has terminated a contract to supply information-technology staff to Ford Motor Co. Full story...

Sales of heavy trucks in Europe are set to drop 40 percent in 2009 according to Volvo chief executive Leif Johansson. Full story...

The U.S. bankruptcy system is "ill-equipped" to handle bankruptcies of large corporations such as Delphi Corp., let alone an automaker restructuring, Delphi CEO Steve Miller said today. Bankruptcy is "a very lengthy process," Miller said. Full story...

Here’s our take on the 10 most curious cars still on sale. Did you forget these cruisers? How could you! Add your own suggestions below in the comment section. You should feel free to argue. Full story...