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A principal of the prospective American F1 team entry has revealed that the first test car could be up and running as early as November. Full story...

On the face of it, Ferrari's race drivers fully support the Scuderia's threat to quit formula one at the end of the season. Full story...

Officials of Formula 1's governing body - the FIA - insist they have not been swayed by the threats of leading formula one teams. Full story...

FIA president Max Mosley's meeting with the Formula 1 teams alliance FOTA has been set for Friday, May 15. Full story...

British car manufacturer Bentley has taken another step in delivering its class-leading environmental strategy. Bentley now guarantees 85 % recyclability (or 95 % recoverability) of materials for all its current Continental models, becoming one of the first carmakers in the luxury vehicle bracket to take such a step as well as providing environmental friendly recycling or recovery at the end of the car's life. Full story...

The Governor of the State of Tennessee, Phil Bredesen, and Professor Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for 'Group Production', will be joined today, Thursday (2.00 p.m. local time), by invited guests to celebrate the erection of the first wall at the new US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The plant represents a major milestone for the Volkswagen Group in attaining its ambitious growth targets for the North American market. Full story...

There will be a lot of action coming this weekend at the Lowe Motor Speedway as twenty one of NASCAR's top drivers will battle it up in the classic Sprint All-Star race. Full story...

Automotive News got a copy of a memo from Chrysler that reportedly confirms the elimination of 789 dealers in the United States by June 9, 2009. The decision will be made official in the upcoming days. As we speak, phased-out dealers are receiving a letter of confirmation. Full story...

While more and more information keep coming about Chrysler closing 789 dealerships in the United States by June 9, 2009, it looks like Canada will be spared and retain all three corporate brands -- Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. Full story...

Mike Gascoyne's desire to return to formula one was confirmed on Thursday, when a UK-based F3 team announced its intention to apply to enter a budget-capped outfit next year. Full story...

Renault's Flavio Briatore on Thursday played down speculation that leading formula one teams are shaping up to split with formula one to set up a rival 'breakaway' championship. Full story...

Patrick Carpentier will be back in action behind the wheel of the SK Motorsports' Toyota for the upcoming Nationwide Race to be held at the Lowe Motor Speedway on May 23rd. Full story...

Style, technology and power. With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost(tm) engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS delivers the luxury and comfort standards unique to Lincoln with a powertrain that produces a compelling combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. Full story...

Although NASCAR is still the most watched sport in the US market, a steady decline in ratings for NASCAR on Fox has officials researching why the audience is steadily shrinking and what can be done to reverse the trend. Full story...

The results of the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction(SM) study are in and Michelin ranks highest in OE Tire Customer Satisfaction for Luxury Vehicles; Passenger Cars; and Truck/Utility Vehicles. Full story...

Lincoln is offering full-size luxury crossover customers a fresh new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row crossover that delivers the optimal blend of distinctive design, interior spaciousness, fuel economy and technology. Full story...

Race four of seventeen takes place this week end at the Circuit Bugatti, near Le Mans, France. Full story...

The automobile industry would receive free pollution credits to make electric and advanced-technology vehicles under a compromise reached by House Democrats on a bill to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. Full story...

Small auto parts suppliers said today that aid from federal programs hasn't filtered through to them and warned that their ranks will shrink further if they don't get help. Full story...

In an auction featuring some of the rarest, fastest and most head-turning Ferraris ever, a brand-new F430 may be the show-stealer. Full story...