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Former President George W. Bush is defending his $17.4 billion bailout of the U.S. auto industry in his memoir, Decision Points. Full story...

General Motors Co. is dropping the GM Goodwrench car mechanic brand in the United States as the company moves to redirect the marketing emphasis around its four core vehicle brands, the company announced. Full story...

I have to be honest; I was a little disappointed to find a V6 beneath the power-dome hood of my Mustang Convertible tester. That "downer" soon turned to elation after dropping the top and releasing the clutch. Ford's onto something here--something exhilarating. Full story...

Robert Kubica could be about to find himself free of his Renault contract, while Mike Gascoyne questions Group Lotus' F1 strategy. Full story...

As he prepares to commit for another year to world rallying, Kimi Raikkonen insists he does not regret his decision to leave formula one. Full story...

Russian investors are reportedly looking to buy into the new F1 team Virgin. Full story...

Adrian Newey has revealed he has no immediate plans to step down as the designer of Red Bull's F1 cars. Full story...

Here is a teaser of the documentary about the rally life of former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen due to be released in 2011. Full story...

Dodge has released a photo of its new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car, which will tackle the circuits next season. Full story...

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., manufacturer of the world's most exclusive super sports cars, has launched a brand new e-commerce site, http://www.lamborghinistore.com. This is the only website where customers and enthusiasts can purchase official Automobili Lamborghini brand merchandise from Collezione Automobili Lamborghini. Full story...

TOKYO, Japan -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will host the world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Wednesday, November 17 to Sunday November 28 (open to the general public from Friday, November 19). In addition, the Outlander Sport compact CUV (RVR in Japan, ASX in Europe), which is to go on sale in the North American market from the end of this year, as well as other core vehicles for the North American market are planned for display at the LAAS. Full story...

Hällered, a fenced-in 7 million m² area an hour away from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Cars main testing facility. The track stretches 26 km, consisting of 15 different test tracks designed to simulate every type of road surface and weather condition a car can be subjected to during its long life time, including a fully-equipped public highway within the area. The tests are carefully planned and computer monitored. Full story...

Auto123 is always proud to attend the best and most important car events and make everyone feel just like they were there. Full story...

The Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi, held this weekend on the Yas Marina circuit will crown the 2010 Formula 1 World Champion. Four drivers still have a mathematical chance of claiming the title on Sunday. Full story...

This could be great news for motorsports fans who come each year to the Grand Prix of Trois Rivières, Quebec for the exciting street race. Organisers of the event are reportedly about to confirm that the Firestone Indy Lights series will be back in 2011. Full story...

Famous for its Formula One Grand-Prix and its Rally, Monaco also knows how to give karting its just deserts by hosting in mid-October the now traditional Monaco Kart Cup. Full story...

Nothing could have shocked fans more when they saw Jeff Gordon shoving Jeff Burton on Sunday NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas after Burton's car did the same to Gordon's. Or could it? Full story...

The Audi R8 may have gone topless, but it proves just as exotic while delivering the same exhilarating performance. Still, as far as first impressions go, I have to admit that the ''Wow'' factor isn't quite as strong now. And I'm not just talking from an innocent bystander point of view; at the AJAC's TestFest, taking the R8 Spyder for a spin felt a lot less compelling for many journalists on hand. Full story...

The Force India F1 Team today announced its driver line-up for the young driver test on November 16 and 17, 2010 at the Yas Marina circuit, of Abu Dhabi. Full story...

Famous for its Formula One Grand-Prix and its Rally, Monaco also knows how to give karting its just deserts by hosting in mid-October the now traditional Monaco Kart Cup. Full story...