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Volkswagen has picked former General Motors and Ford manager Jonathan Browning to head its U.S. operations, reports said today. Browning, 51, would succeed Stefan Jacoby, who left Volkswagen of America in June and last month became CEO of Volvo Cars. Full story...

Volkswagen AG plans to announce Monday that Jonathan Browning will become CEO of its U.S. unit, putting an end to a 2 1/2 month leadership vacuum at the division. Full story...

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Detroit - Fifteen years ago Global Positioning Systems (GPS) were confined to military use, telematics was a foreign term and most drivers had a paper map in their glove compartment. Full story...

Fernando Alonso was the fastest in qualifying, pleasing the tifosi. On Sunday, he put icing on the cake by winning in front of a full house. Felipe Massa took third place finish behind Jenson Button making it two in two for Ferrari, on the podium, this week-end. Full story...

Think for a second at the meaning of this review's title... Actually, the title should read: The one I've been waiting for. I have personally been a big fan of the TL since the mid-90s. When the second generation of the car arrived in 1999, I was in heaven. By 2004, for this iteration of the car, it was (and still is) the only alternative to anything German from that time. One thing and one thing only was missing in the car and it was AWD. Full story...

In a fairy tale reversal of fortune Denny Hamlin bounced back from last week's blown engine to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Full story...

The intended configuration of Red Bull's car for the Italian grand prix failed the FIA's more stringent floor flexibility tests. Full story...

DJ Kennington ultimately crossed the finish line in first, winning the Wild Wing 300 in front of Don Thomson Jr. in a photo finish Saturday night at Barrie Speedway. Full story...

Bulgaria demonstrated it is serious about joining the F1 calendar by sending a senior government minister to the Italian grand prix; Rome grand prix officials have announced that a five-year contract for a formula one street race in the Italian capital was signed at Monza on Friday. Full story...

Sebastien Ogier sealed victory on Rally Japan at the Sapporo Dome super special this afternoon to collect his second rally victory at world championship level. Full story...

Flavio Briatore has denied reports he is close to working with Pirelli; Virgin team boss John Booth has played down reports he is considering replacing Lucas di Grassi for the 2011 season; Pastor Maldonado is now close to switching to F1 for 2011; Michael Schumacher's spokeswoman has played down rumours the champion is reconsidering his decision to return to formula one. Full story...

Other teams would be "stupid" to see Wednesday's FIA ruling as a green light to use team orders. That is the opinion of McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh, after his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner hinted that he might need to now deploy team orders to secure the 2010 title. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich. - The 2011 Ford Explorer has been redesigned from bottom to top, inside and out to meet the needs of SUV drivers from Dubuque to Dubai. While the atmospheric conditions of eastern Iowa can be closely replicated in Ford's Dearborn, Mich., facilities, there's no substitute for being there when validating vehicle capabilities for Dubai customers.   Full story...

Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas are officially the most important winners in one season of the history of the Grand-Am Road Racing Rolex Sports Car Series. With nine victories in 12 races this season, the winning pair was unbeatable. Full story...

Hyundai boosted U.S. output of its best-selling vehicle, the Sonata, in August with capacity created by the planned production transfer of the Santa Fe crossover. That model will now be built at corporate affiliate Kia's plant in Georgia. Full story...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Without a doubt, the S5 is one of my favorite cars available today. There's a perfect mix of luxury and sport in the S5, which is unmatched in the luxury segment. Full story...

Until recently, most electric vehicles have had a range of just a few dozen miles, limiting their usefulness and appeal. Full story...

Yoshihiko Takahashi chuckles politely when asked if he is weary of having the same conversation with passengers every day as he shuttles them around Tokyo in his white and blue all-electric taxi. Full story...

Until recently, most electric vehicles have had a range of just a few dozen miles, limiting their usefulness and appeal. Full story...