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The appointment of VW executive Matthias Mueller as Porsche's CEO is a sign that the sports car maker definitely has come under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group. Full story...

As Americans emerge from recession, they are buying much different vehicles than they did before the crash: smaller, more fuel-efficient, less ostentatious. Full story...

Tata Motors CEO Carl-Peter Forster plans to move quickly to fill gaps in the Jaguar and Land Rover lineups. Full story...

Call me harsh, but I'm no fan of the new M. Think back to the real first generation of the M (2003-04). Do you remember it? If not, look through the gallery. This was a rare and exclusive car. Now, fast forward to the 2006 model year and the previous Infiniti M. This time, the car had gone a little more mainstream but it still maintained an aura of exclusivity. I have always been an admirer of the M, even the original unloved and unknown M30 from the early nineties. So I like the M. We're clear on this right? Full story...

Patrón Highcroft Racing scored its third consecutive victory in the American Le Mans Series on Sunday with a hard-fought victory in the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix. Full story...

Pastor Maldonado pulls away in front of provisional GP2 classification after his win in race 1 at Silverstone. Sergio Perez clinched victory in race 2. Full story...

Sebastien Buemi has leapt into contention for a move to a better team in the future. Full story...

Canadian driver Daniel Morad won second of two GP3 rounds presented at Silverstone circuit. Full story...

F1's unnamed 13th team for 2011 must pay a EUR 19 million deposit, Bernie Ecclestone has revealed. Full story...

Rubens Barrichello has revealed he is committed to staying with the Williams team in 2011. Full story...

The previous contest is barely over, yet we're already launching a new one! As mentioned last week, Auto123 Racing went out and brought back some unique gifts from the recent Formula One Grand Prix in Montreal. Today, and for the next five weeks, fans will be able to enter a new contest. We're now giving away a Red Bull Racing team cap signed by none other than German star Sebastian Vettel! Full story...

Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner has said he is happy to meet with Mark Webber in the wake of the team's tumultuous British grand prix. Full story...

The full-size A8 sedan embodies the Vorsprung durch Technik for which Audi is renowned. The brand now presents the new top version of its flagship: The long-wheelbase A8 L sets standards for luxury, dynamics and efficiency. It will debut in fall 2010 with five engines, including the powerful twelve-cylinder with 368 kW (500 hp). Full story...

For enthusiasts who want to be personally involved in creating their Corvette, Chevrolet's new Corvette Engine Build Experience allows them to literally build the engine for their new car. Full story...

Almost every manufacturer is riding high on the crossover craze and has at least one in their product line-up, and those who are not have to do something about it if they want their share of the market. Full story...

After a statistical study of race results over recent races, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has announced a 3kg reduction in minimum weight for twin cylinder machines in the SBK, now set at 162kg - the same as 1000cc four cylinder machines. Full story...

Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited were given a special surprise when the head of Fiat North America arrived at their closing dinner and made them an exclusive offer. These long-time enthusiasts of the Fiat brand and vehicles, some for almost 27 years, were given the first opportunity to place reservations and select their vehicle build number for the unique Fiat Cinquecento 'Prima Edizione' (First Edition) model. A total of 500 of these collector-edition Fiat 500 models will be sold in the United States. Full story...

Jonathan Rea took a clear win in race 1 here today, his third of the season aboard his Ten Kate Honda. Max Biaggi, second in the first race and first in the second, put himself on a clear course to win the 2010 SBK Championship aboard his well sorted and well ridden Aprilia. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. will begin the wind-down of Mercury production in late September. Ford wants to shutter the 71-year-old brand and dealer network by Dec. 31. Full story...

Mark Webber is not the only rival enduring a difficult relationship with Sebastian Vettel. Full story...