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The FIA, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has released the official entry list and race numbers for the 2009 World Championship. Full story...

After the Hyundai Genesis and Ford F150 were named the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACOTY), it was time for the folks at the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) to have their say. Full story...

After the successful launch of the new-generation Lancer, Mitsubishi will be presenting the 5-door Sportback version of its compact sedan. The Sportback GTS will be powered by a 2.4-litre engine that develops 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque, and is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic with manual mode and paddle shifters. Full story...

As part of Mercedes-Benz's 2009 New Years Reception at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the German premium carmaker presented the 2009 Mercedes E-Class to a crowd of over 650 journalists from around the world. Full story...

Anthony Davidson says that "serious talks" to resurrect his formula one career next year were ended by Honda's complete withdrawal from the sport. Full story...

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: The Honda Fit, a diminutive Japanese car that stands out thanks to its fuel efficiency and versatile interior. The four-cylinder Mazda Tribute, a frugal version of the popular SUV. And the Lincoln MKS, symbolizing the revival of Ford's luxury brand. Full story...

Are you looking to downsize from your gas-guzzling Navigator? Lincoln is proposing the C Concept, a small four-door luxury car for chic urbanites. The C Concept features a turbo 1.6-litre engine with Ford's EcoBoost technology as well as a dual-clutch 6-speed transmission. Output is rated at 180 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque, and according to Ford, the car achieves 5.5 L/100 km on the highway. Full story...

Detroit - Looks like there is such a thing as "too much". People are demanding greener cars and the U.S. Congress is requiring the Big Three to come up with socially-acceptable turnaround plans. So what did the automakers do (especially the Americans) for the 2009 North American International Auto Show? They literally went green from wall to wall. Full story...

Pressing onwards towards a comprehensive vehicle lineup, Ford's Lincoln division will soon have a striking new crossover in showrooms. With seating for 7 and a very distinctive look, the 2010 Lincoln MKT is geared towards the luxury-minded buyer looking to downsize from a large SUV or upsize from a minivan. Full story...

According to well-informed sources there are a lot of things happening these days in the otherwise off-season in IndyCar and some major announcements could be made in the days and week to come. Full story...

Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing abandoned its own project to develop a KERS system for 2009 and will instead source the technology from engine supplier Renault. Full story...

Rich people who buy expensive cars obviously want exclusivity, and in Detroit this year, Italian supercar make Lamborghini is showing two examples of what a customer can expect. Full story...

On Monday, the Scuderia Ferrari became the first formula one team to reveal its 2009 Formula 1 single seater. Full story...

On Monday, the Scuderia Ferrari became the first formula one team to reveal its 2009 Formula 1 single seater. Full story...

The Scuderia Ferrari is no longer likely to supply the Brackley based formula one team currently known as Honda Racing F1 with engines in 2009. Full story...

Pressing onwards towards a comprehensive vehicle lineup, Ford's Lincoln division will soon have a striking new crossover in showrooms. With seating for 7 and a very distinctive look, the 2010 Lincoln MKT is geared towards the luxury-minded buyer looking to downsize from a large SUV or upsize from a minivan. Full story...

Redesigning a vehicle that failed is easy, because you can figure out what went wrong and fix it. Yet when your vehicle has been sitting on the top of the sales charts for years, like Ford's F-150 has been, replacing it with a new model can be a difficult task. And yet, with each new generation, the F-150 keeps getting better. Ford's full-size pickup may be the best vehicle the company builds, since they put so much time and effort into developing it. Full story...

The Big Cat unveiled three new high performance R models at Detroit – and had a surprise too... Full story...

New executive saloon mixes beauty with brains thanks to stylish shape and new safety tech Full story...

Showing a new direction inspired by Scandinavian design, Volvo displayed a concept vehicle here at the auto show that previews the new S60 sedan, due in 18 months. Full story...