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Chinese automaker Beijing Automotive Industry Co. is seeking to buy U.S. auto parts maker Delphi Corp.'s non-core assets, the 21th Century Business Herald said today. Full story...

Zoom-Zoom in snow is just as much fun as it is on pavement, particularly when your CX-9 has the optional all-wheel drive. Zoom-Zoom is really an attitude about driving as much as it is an advertising campaign. I came to this realization about the second day that I had my top-of-the-line Mazda CX-9 GT. The way I see it, the CX-9 is much more than just another cross-over-utility vehicle (CUV). Full story...

The decision of the FIA to overhaul the Formula 1 points system for the 2009 season that starts in just 11 days was not widely welcomed in F1 circles. Full story...

After having welcomed 648,000 visitors, the Geneva International Motor Show closed its doors last Sunday. Despite the success of the event, organizers noted a 9.3% decrease in attendance compared to 2008, in keeping with the worldwide trend. Full story...

Porsche AG today presented the key technologies of the new Panamera prior to the Gran Turismo's world debut in Shanghai. They include several technological innovations new to the luxury performance segment. Among them are the first automatic start/stop system in conjunction with an automatic transmission, air suspension system with additional air volume on demand, as well as active aerodynamics with a multi-stage, adjustable rear spoiler moving up when required on the Panamera Turbo. Full story...

The Formula 1 teams' alliance, the FOTA reacted with "disappointment and concern" to the new FIA F1 rules for 2010. Full story...

You've probably come across the newest incentive for buying a new car in your local paper or radio station. Automakers know that consumers are hesitant to buy vehicles these days due to economic uncertainty, or put simply, the fear of losing ones job. Full story...

Veteran Brazilian Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello has scolded suggestions that Brawn GP has pulled clear of the entire F1 field because the BGP001 is "illegal". Full story...

Boston, MA - Terrafugia, Inc., a game-changing aircraft company, announced today the first flight of its Transition(R) Roadable Aircraft Proof of Concept. Often referred to as a "flying car", the Transition(R) is a two-seat aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road. Transforming from plane to car takes the pilot less than 30 seconds. Full story...

Originally started by the Spijker brothers in 1875, Spyker's road cars were powerful record-setters from the get-go. Though the original Spyker brand stopped trading in 1925, officials at the new company say that the resurrected name still stands for technologically advanced, exotic and dependable cars. Full story...

Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore has backed FOTA chief Luca di Montezemolo's strong criticism of the rules changes unilaterally introduced yesterday by the FIA. Full story...

Canadian driver Kuno Wittmer was confirmed on the Acura No 44 of RealTime team of Peter Cunningham yesterday. He will be driving the championship-winning car in the SCCA World Challenge Touring class in 2009. Full story...

Stock Car Montreal has announced today that the tickets for the upcoming Nationwide NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge will be on sale starting Friday March 20. The event will be held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve August the 29th and 30th. Full story...

The birth of the Chevrolet Volt and its November 2010 marketing date are just the first steps of American Manufacturer General Motors's vehicle electrification plan. According to GM executives, this is in fact the only path that allows them to plan the future a little more serenely. Full story...

Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion's youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend. Full story...

The installation of new aerodynamics components on the new McLaren-Mercedes MP4-24 helped solve some of the issues that handicapped the latest car from Woking in winter testing. Full story...

Chrysler LLC has asked the Obama administration to lend its captive finance unit more money to ease a consumer credit crunch and help the carmaker survive, CEO Bob Nardelli said. A $1.5 billion bailout from the U.S. Full story...

A group studying Saturn's possible spin-off from General Motors has been approached by GM competitors, including foreign manufacturers, about selling their cars under the Saturn brand, an adviser says. Full story...

Seating and electronics supplier Lear Corp. said this evening it may be required to file for bankruptcy protection despite winning an agreement with lenders that gives it until May 15 to restructure its debt-heavy balance sheet. Full story...

Stuart Schorr, who was handling communications for Chrysler LLC's restructuring efforts, has been appointed vice president of communications and public affairs for Jaguar Land Rover North America in Mahwah, N.J. Full story...