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Workers at a Fiat factory near Naples backed a plan to increase flexibility in return for investment to build the Panda, Europe's top-selling car there. Full story...

SAIC may raise nearly 10 billion yuan ($1.47 billion) in its planned share placement to help shore up its passenger car business, a major Chinese financial newspaper said. Full story...

In the wake of the controversies of this season, the FIA announces many rules regulations in Geneva. Full story...

The word 'BMW' is set to be officially dropped from the title of formula one's Hinwil based team. Full story...

Jenson Button had to file legal action before his former team handed over his prize for winning the 2009 world championship. Full story...

The next formula one team working hard on a Red Bull-style exhaust system for its 2010 car is Williams. Full story...

Front Row Motorsports appeal of penalties arising from an unapproved valve stem on tires used on the #38 Sprint Cup car was denied by the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel. Full story...

Red Bull will "probably" remain with Renault engine power into the 2011 season, team consultant Helmut Marko has revealed. Full story...

Customers soon will have a new way of getting information about the Chevrolet Volt, thanks to innovative technologies Microsoft unveiled at the Cannes Advertising Festival today. Full story...

RedBull just released a teaser of the new Hyundai "Genesis" prepped to climb the Pikes Peak. Driver Rhys Millen explains all the preparation that went into the car. Hyundai and Millen had one thing in mind when they build the car, breaking the current Pikes Peak record of 10:01.408 minutes set by Nobuhiro Tajima in 2007. Full story...

Yet another formula one team looks set to lock up its current driver lineup for the 2011 season. Full story...

Mazda Motor Corporation is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, following nine successful decades in which Mazda's innovative spirit and willingness to try new things, has led to the creation of some remarkable automotive technologies benefitting millions of motorists. One of Mazda's most popular innovations has been the incredibly smooth rotary engine that in its latest 'RENESIS' form, generating 231ps, that powered the unique four-door coupe Mazda RX-8 sportscar. Full story...

Jaime Alguersuari is happy with the performance of his formula one employer. Full story...

Jaguar has launched an innovative support programme for chauffeurs which will strengthen the appeal of the exciting new XJ saloon as the ideal choice for professional drivers and companies wanting to offer the ultimate in luxury transportation. Full story...

Bobby Labonte, the 2000 Sprint Cup Champion, said in a statement that he's terminating his contract with TRG Motorsports immediately and will drive at this week's New Hampshire International Speedway for Robby Gordon in a one-race deal. Then he'll drive for James Finch at Daytona and Chicagoland Speedway. Full story...

No one should ever expect a Mazda6 to turn into a taxi. Seriously, that wouldn't make any sense...unless Queen Latifah's character from "Taxi" decides to trade her yellow Crown Vic for the popular Japanese athlete in a future movie, but even that seems far-fetched! Full story...

Pirelli is F1's new tyre supplier for 2011-2013, it was announced on Wednesday. Full story...

In order to prepare for the upcoming Grand Prix at The Glen, five IZOD IndyCar Series teams will be working out at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 30th. Full story...

Opel unit overtook Fiat as the top discounter in Germany last month as the brand seeks to halt a slide in sales. Opel dealers' discounts in May averaged 12.8 percent off the list price, undercutting the 12. Full story...

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I've never been a huge fan of the X5. It is big, heavy and high effort. I figure if I'm going to drive something this big and heavy, it should seat more than five, like a Chevrolet Tahoe or a Ford Expedition or something. Full story...