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Visteon Corp. said in a regulatory filing on Monday that it is in discussions with lenders to restructure its debt and could be forced to file for bankruptcy protection if those efforts fail. Full story...

Bob Sinclair, the American marketing executive who pushed Saab to design more luxurious cars and created one of the Swedish automaker’s most iconic vehicles--the 900 Convertible--died on May 10 at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Full story...

Ford Motor Company has ushered in new, extreme tests - such as ramming shopping carts into car doors and blasting water cannons to force vehicles into skids - to fine tune new, industry-leading safety technologies for its mainstream vehicles. Full story...

Non-equal parts serious race car driver and showman, Canadian Paul Tracy says there's nothing unlucky about his 13th starting position for the Indianapolis 500. Full story...

PHOENIX,-- U-Haul, the number one choice for do-it-yourself household movers, has been serving the needs of communities throughout North America since 1945. Our customers have shared many helpful tips over the years, which we would like to pass along to the estimated 17 to 20 million North Americans who will move this summer. Full story...

As predicted as the budget cap row escalates, Ferrari on Tuesday threatened to quit formula one if the FIA does not do a u-turn on its proposed rules for 2010. Full story...

Former Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher was injured more seriously in his February motorcycling crash than he let on, the authoritative Swiss newspaper Blick claims. Full story...

The GLK350 is a completely new vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. It addresses a gap in their SUV/crossover lineup that until now had buyers of compact SUVs shopping elsewhere. Loyal Mercedes-Benz owners can now remain with the premium manufacturer while conforming to the "less is more" trend that's dominating the automotive marketplace of late. Full story...

Ford Motor Company has ushered in new, extreme tests - such as ramming shopping carts into car doors and blasting water cannons to force vehicles into skids - to fine tune new, industry-leading safety technologies for its mainstream vehicles. Full story...

Ferrari Formula 1 driver and former F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen is set to contest yet another professional rally. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone said after a meeting with Donington's Simon Gillett that Great Britain could be absent from the calendar for a year and then return in 2011. Full story...

Ferrari's executive board is meeting on Tuesday in Maranello to discuss formula one, but Bernie Ecclestone is not worried the Italian team is planning to call time on its long association with Formula 1. Full story...

An official has admitted that Abu Dhabi may not be able to hand over the keys to the new Yas Marina circuit by its three-month deadline. Full story...

ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, today announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement to install satellite radio receivers in Renault vehicles and its affiliates across Europe. This agreement will allow Renault customers to enjoy the benefits of the uninterrupted signal quality that satellite radio brings, in addition to extensive, commercial-free content and programming to be broadcast by ONDAS Media. Full story...

OK, it might go without saying, but your current auto insurance company might not be the best one for you in the future! We recommend researching your options 30 to 45 days before your current policy is set to renew, especially if you have not shopped recently. Fact: Insurance.com customers reported annual auto insurance savings of $538 a year in April 2009. Your savings may vary. Full story...

This is outstanding news for Korean automaker Hyundai, one that comes hot on the heels of record-breaking sales in the past few months. Full story...

The GLK350 is a completely new vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. It addresses a gap in their SUV/crossover lineup that until now had buyers of compact SUVs shopping elsewhere. Loyal Mercedes-Benz owners can now remain with the premium manufacturer while conforming to the "less is more" trend that's dominating the automotive marketplace of late. Full story...

General Motors would have to provide adequate warning if it planned to file for bankruptcy protection or it would risk bringing further distress to the automotive industry, Canada's industry minister said on Monda Full story...

Visteon Corp. said in a regulatory filing on Monday that it is in discussions with lenders to restructure its debt and could be forced to file for bankruptcy protection if those efforts fail. Full story...

General Motors plans to sell cars in the United States that it makes in China, starting in 2011. That could make GM the first major automaker to import Chinese cars to the U.S. market. Full story...