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The Scuderia Ferrari will decide after next month's Spanish grand prix whether to abandon development of the current F60 single seater. Full story...

It was a bittersweet podium ceremony in Shanghai not only for the Red Bull Racing team, but also the team's grand prix winner Sebastian Vettel. Full story...

The FOTA meeting that could cost the Brawn GP team up to 30 million euros has been scheduled for May 6, the week of the Spanish grand prix. Full story...

Chip Ganassi Racing's Dario Franchitti edged pole sitter Will Power (Penske) to win the IndyCar series Grand Prix of Long Beach just three races into his series comeback. Full story...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name for its new model series which until now has been known as RR4. The name was announced by CEO, Tom Purves at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show. Full story...

An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July âE" and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar. Full story...

In order to counter the incessant threat of rising gas prices, several manufacturers have turned to a new market segment: premium compact SUVs. Pioneered by the Land Rover Freelander in 2001, this type of vehicle remained exclusive to the English brand until BMW introduced the X3 and grabbed the lead. Then, in 2007, Acura jumped to the forefront with the RDX. X3 sales have been freefalling ever since, especially with the growing number of quality alternatives. Full story...

New supersaloon wows the crowds on the eve of this year's Shanghai Motor Show.

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Porsche took the wraps off its much-awaited Panamera grand tourer in Shanghai on Sunday, saying it wanted new customers in the luxury performance-car segment to expand its global sales. Full story...

Porsche took the wraps off its much-awaited Panamera grand tourer in Shanghai on Sunday, saying it wanted new customers in the luxury performance-car segment to expand its global sales. Full story...

Daimler AG expects China's economic stimulus measures to give sales of luxury cars a major boost this year, making the country an increasingly crucial market as demand slumps elsewhere, a top executive said. Full story...

The call from Jeff Bolton came at 2 p.m.: Get your gear together, pack your stuff, get your “battle rattle” in hand . . . we’re going outside the wire. Full story...

Chongqing Changan Auto Co., Ford Motor's China partner, is planning acquisitions overseas as it prepares to enter Europe and North America where the industry downturn has hit hard, its chairman said on Sunday. Full story...

Chongqing Changan Auto Co, Ford Motor's China partner, is planning acquisitions overseas as it prepares to enter Europe and North America where the industry downturn has hit hard, its chairman said on Sunday. Full story...

Memorable quotes have flown thick and fast as political intrigue swills in the Shanghai paddock this week-end. In the meantime, Ross Brawn has played down the possibility that the diffuser saga could cost the FOTA alliance his team's membership. Full story...

Brawn GP may be dominating the world of formula one, but in other areas the team is not yet competing with its bigger rivals. Full story...

The American Le Mans Series was racing in Long Beach on Saturday evening. Gil de Ferran and teammate Simon Pagenaud won the first series win for Ferran Motorsports. Scott Sharp and David Brabham took second place and keep championship lead. Full story...

The withdrawal from formula one of Ron Dennis is unlikely to appease the World Motor Sport Council when it meets later this month. Full story...

Max Mosley is unlikely to agree to FOTA's plans for a standard KERS system next year. Full story...

What a comeback for veteran Mark Martin (Chevy No 5). As he is now driving full time for Hendrick Motorsports, Mark Martin is a man with a mission: to prove that at age 50, he still can drive a Sprint Cup car and win. Full story...