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Norbert Haug, Mercedes-Benz's motorsport boss, has admitted interest in seeing his German countryman Nico Rosberg at the wheel of a McLaren. Full story...

Renault's Flavio Briatore has revealed that Formula 1 teams asked for a grace period beyond Friday's deadline for 2010 entries. Full story...

Tommy Baldwin Racing has decided to replace Scoot Riggs at the wheel of the Toyota Camry No.36 by former Camping World Truck Series champion Mike Skinner and Patrick Carpentier. Full story...

DETROIT,-- The turmoil in the automotive industry is reflected in the results of this year's annual study of the automakers' supplier working relations, with the most significant shift in the suppliers' ratings of the auto manufacturers since the study was launched eight years ago. The annual North American OEM - Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Study tracks the supplier relations of the top 3 US and top 3 Japanese automakers. Full story...

According to web site italiaracing.net, the Speedcar series has pulled the plug on their operations after just two seasons. Full story...

After the Indianapolis 500 there was a lot of name calling following some of the most spectacular crashes that put out of contention some of the most promising drivers for the 93rd running of the famous race. Full story...

Huntington Beach, CA, 2009 -- Buyers searching for custom Porsche Wheels online can now test fit Victor Equipment wheels onto their Porsche vehicles using a virtual garage. The Victor Equipment Porsche Wheels configurator is on the Victor Equipment Porsche Wheels website at http://www.victorequipmentwheels.com. Full story...

On Monday team Williams lodged paperwork with F1's governing body, the FIA to officially enter the 2010 world championship. Full story...

Don't miss our gallery of spectacular shots of the Indianapolis 500 held on Sunday, a thrilling race won by Helio Castroneves for team Penske Racing. Full story...

Celebrating the famous 'Gran Turismo' cars from Italy back in the fifties, BMW's upcoming 5-Series Gran Turismo will hit the market this year with an advanced powertrain and unique sense of style. The manufacturer says that customers can expect exceptional space, luxury, and comfort for four passengers--as well as the performance and driving dynamics of a BMW. Full story...

We wouldn't normally think that a Ford and a Mercedes-Benz could face each in a comparison test, but we just did it. Two factors explain what was unthinkable 20 years ago. Mainstream brands saw the opportunity to create uplevel versions of their products and sell them at higher prices. On the other hand, luxury brands exploit their prestigious logos to develop lower-end vehicles, assuming people will buy a reputation instead of all-out extravagance. Full story...

We get in amongst the busy crowds at MINI's spectacular 50th birthday celebration to hear the thoughts of the travelling fans.

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Even Chrysler's own executives thought bankruptcy for the automaker would mean liquidation. Instead, emergency surgery appears to have saved the patient, and sooner than many critics ever imagined. Full story...

Even Chrysler's own executives thought bankruptcy for the automaker would mean liquidation. Instead, emergency surgery appears to have saved the patient, and sooner than many critics ever imagined. Full story...

Citroen will continue to pursue alliances and focus on products as it aims to become Europe's third-largest brand, its boss, Jean-Marc Gales, said in an interview published on Saturday by an Italian newspaper. Full story...

Citroen will continue to pursue alliances and focus on products as it aims to become Europe's third-largest brand, its boss, Jean-Marc Gales, said in an interview published on Saturday by an Italian newspaper. Full story...

German premium carmaker Audi is maintaining its mid-term sales target despite a slump in the market for premium cars because the situation will significantly improve in 2010 and 2011, its CEO said. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...

Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid it supports. Full story...