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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...

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...

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

Last year and in the recent past, muscle cars have been on the top of many tuners dream/wish list. This year, the compact and subcompact cars are center-stage. The Mazda2, Honda CR-Z and Scion tC are hugely popular. Another one of these cars is the Ford Fiesta; a social-network superstar. 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...

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

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

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...

Chrysler has laid the 'groundwork for a successful transformation, CEO Sergio Marchionne said today. Marchionne, CEO of both Chrysler and Fiat, addressed workers in a message obtained by Bloomberg on the day the U.S. Full story...

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...

WITH VIDEO -- Nissan Canada is reaching out to the video-gamer crowd to tout its Juke small crossover. The company is running a series of video episodes on YouTube with the common theme of "Urban Legend." Full story...

One of the most talked-about concepts at April's Beijing auto show is headed to production, beginning in 2012. The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake will be assembled at the automaker's plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. Full story...

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

UPDATED -- 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...

UPDATED -- 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...

Chrysler and Fiat are exploring additional models, including Maserati and Alfa Romeo SUVs, derived from the new Jeep Grand Cherokee platform, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Monday. Full story...

Jarmo Mahonen will be the next president of the FIA's World Rally Championship Commission, FIA president Jean Todt announced on Nov. 5. 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...