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After the Indianapolis 500 there was a lot of name calling following some of the most spectacular crashes that put out of contention some of the most promising drivers for the 93rd running of the famous race. Full story...

Huntington Beach, CA, 2009 -- Buyers searching for custom Porsche Wheels online can now test fit Victor Equipment wheels onto their Porsche vehicles using a virtual garage. The Victor Equipment Porsche Wheels configurator is on the Victor Equipment Porsche Wheels website at http://www.victorequipmentwheels.com. Full story...

On Monday team Williams lodged paperwork with F1's governing body, the FIA to officially enter the 2010 world championship. Full story...

Don't miss our gallery of spectacular shots of the Indianapolis 500 held on Sunday, a thrilling race won by Helio Castroneves for team Penske Racing. Full story...

Celebrating the famous 'Gran Turismo' cars from Italy back in the fifties, BMW's upcoming 5-Series Gran Turismo will hit the market this year with an advanced powertrain and unique sense of style. The manufacturer says that customers can expect exceptional space, luxury, and comfort for four passengers--as well as the performance and driving dynamics of a BMW. Full story...

We wouldn't normally think that a Ford and a Mercedes-Benz could face each in a comparison test, but we just did it. Two factors explain what was unthinkable 20 years ago. Mainstream brands saw the opportunity to create uplevel versions of their products and sell them at higher prices. On the other hand, luxury brands exploit their prestigious logos to develop lower-end vehicles, assuming people will buy a reputation instead of all-out extravagance. Full story...

We get in amongst the busy crowds at MINI's spectacular 50th birthday celebration to hear the thoughts of the travelling fans.

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Even Chrysler's own executives thought bankruptcy for the automaker would mean liquidation. Instead, emergency surgery appears to have saved the patient, and sooner than many critics ever imagined. Full story...

Even Chrysler's own executives thought bankruptcy for the automaker would mean liquidation. Instead, emergency surgery appears to have saved the patient, and sooner than many critics ever imagined. Full story...

Citroen will continue to pursue alliances and focus on products as it aims to become Europe's third-largest brand, its boss, Jean-Marc Gales, said in an interview published on Saturday by an Italian newspaper. Full story...

Citroen will continue to pursue alliances and focus on products as it aims to become Europe's third-largest brand, its boss, Jean-Marc Gales, said in an interview published on Saturday by an Italian newspaper. Full story...

German premium carmaker Audi is maintaining its mid-term sales target despite a slump in the market for premium cars because the situation will significantly improve in 2010 and 2011, its CEO said. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...

Citroen will continue to pursue alliances and focus on products as it aims to become Europe's third-largest brand, its boss, Jean-Marc Gales, said in an interview published on Saturday by an Italian newspaper. Full story...

German premium carmaker Audi is maintaining its mid-term sales target despite a slump in the market for premium cars because the situation will significantly improve in 2010 and 2011, its CEO said. Full story...

Bids from companies vying for control of German carmaker Opel have so far proved unsatisfactory, German Economy Minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg was quoted as saying on Sunday. Full story...

German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said Fiat had improved its bid for General Motors' Opel unit and said other bidders may be willing to sweeten their offers as well. Full story...

Even Chrysler's own executives thought bankruptcy for the automaker would mean liquidation. Instead, emergency surgery appears to have saved the patient, and sooner than many critics ever imagined. Full story...