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Audi is considering selling its next-generation A1 compact car in the United States to capitalize on consumer interest in small cars and hedge against fluctuations in fuel prices. Full story...

BMW and Mercedes-Benz will bring to the United States several vehicles based on platforms smaller than what they currently sell there. Full story...

Car sales in key European markets suffered steep sales declines in September from a year ago after the loss of government incentives kept many buyers from showrooms. Full story...

French Citroen racing driver Sebastien Loeb last weekend claimed his seventh World Rally Championship, a fabulous feat never accomplished in this punishing motorsport category. Full story...

American driver Graham Rahal was pleased to announce that he has already found the budget required to run a full season of IZOD IndyCar Series in 2011. Full story...

In front of a highly-charged crowd at the Olympic Stadium, veteran American Yamaha rider Nick Wey from Michigan won the 33rd running of the Supermotocross Monster Energy presented by Coors Light and Parts Canada/Thor held Saturday night in Montréal. Two other American riders, Teddy Maier and Troy Adams, both on Kawasakis finished second and third. Full story...

The Sauber Motorsport Formula 1 team on Monday finally confirmed long-time rumours linking the Swiss team with a major Mexican investment. Full story...

Competing in his fifth race this season, Brandon Wagner held off Canadian James Hinchcliffe for his first victory and first for Davey Hamilton Racing in the Firestone Indy Lighst series in Miami. Frenchman JK Vernay wrapped up the title by taking the start of the race. Full story...

Ducati's Casey Stoner took his second straight Japanese MotoGP victory, joining motorcycle legends Kenny Roberts, Geoff Duke and John Surtees, all with 22 premier-class wins. Full story...

After a cool 100km ride from my friend's medieval domain (Honest!), I joined the huge crowd coming to see the last event of the 2010 World Superbike Championship season, with two Superbike, and single Supersport, Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 races on the day's program. Full story...

Lock me up and throw out the key! This was my first experience at the Mondial de l'Auto and, other than gorgeous cars that will never cross the Pond in order to make our lives more interesting and probably feel better, I had heard it all before. But thankfully, not seen. Full story...

Ford is currently in the lead in terms of total sales for 2010, and the month of September helped them extend that lead. Full story...

As I was walking the show floor at last week's 2010 Mondial de l'Auto in Paris, I was severely struck with anxiety. Strolling through Peugeot's, Renault's, Mercedes', BMW's and other European makers' stands; I could scarcely believe the effort that was put into every car's styling. Anxiety, because I would not want to be the next guy or gal that has to redesign the next version of the Renault Megane, Audi TT or, in this case, the Mercedes CLS-Class. Imagine the expectations! Full story...

An exclusive UK premiere of the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder will be taking place at this year's MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show powered by Shell V-Power featuring Top Gear Live. Full story...

Oshawa, Ontario -- In order to better serve their customers, Buick and Cadillac announced today they will begin offering competitive lease options to customers, effective Monday, October 4, 2010. Both brands have undergone a major renaissance, launching award-winning models that are strongly resonating with customers. Full story...

How much engine performance do you need to break 300 km/h? The ones who think that this needs more than 500 bhp will learn that this is not correct. The TTRS with 472 bhp by MTM from Wettstetten / Ingolstadt was GPS measured to be 312 km/h at test runs on the Nardo highspeed track in Italy at the beginning of September 2010. For many other tuners a hard nut to crack despite of increased efficiency. Full story...

While the Biff, Greg Biffle, is back with a win in Kansas; so is Jimmie Johnson. Full story...

Organisers of the 2012 United States grand prix in Austin, Texas have missed a deadline to lodge the design of its circuit with F1's governing body, the FIA. Full story...

Red Bull has moved yet again to quell suggestions the flexible wing saga curbed the dominance of its RB6. Full story...

Niki Lauda has backed Fernando Alonso to win the 2010 world championship. Full story...