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Fernando Alonso says he is "really proud" to have been voted the best formula one driver of 2008 by readers of a British newspaper. Full story...

Adrian Sutil's manager has played down speculation the German driver's place on the 2009 formula one grid may not be safe. Full story...

Nico Rosberg has issued a clear ultimatum to his British F1 employer Williams -- give me a competitive car, or lose me for 2010. Full story...

Rubens Barrichello's fading chances of keeping his Honda seat for 2009 have receded yet further. Full story...

Fernando Alonso says he is "really proud" to have been voted the best formula one driver of 2008 by readers of a British newspaper. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone seems keen that China retains its grand prix beyond the looming expiry of its contract. Full story...

Sebastien Buemi's uncle is confident the Swiss youngster will make his formula one debut with Toro Rosso in 2009. Full story...

Calling the Pontiac Vibe a sales success is more than a bit of an understatement. Because of its massive utility, economical operation, funky styling and readiness to please in any job, Pontiac sold them in massive amounts. Vibe was a five-door wagon or hatchback, though some call it a compact crossover as well. Its ring-mates included the Dodge Caliber, Mazda 3 Sport and Subaru Impreza 5-door, though Vibe rounded things out with plenty of selection, options and an affordable price. Full story...

U.S. automakers urgently need a federal loan to survive, United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said on Saturday, but their work force should not be blamed for the industry crisis. Full story...

The Nissan 370Z hasn’t been officially unveiled yet, but the firm has already sent it to the gym to put on some extra muscle! Full story...

Saab Celebrates 25 years of Convertibles with Special Edition on show at LA Motor Show. Full story...

Founded in 2004, n2a Motors strives to revive the art of American coachbuilding. This year at the Los Angeles show, the company is unveiling its second offering, the Anteros. Full story...

Carl Edwards (Ford No 60) did everything he could including winning the Ford 300 NASCAR Nationwide race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway but he could not stop Clint Bowyer (Chevy No 2) from winning the championship. Full story...

F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone insists he has no plans to retire -- ever. Full story...

As of writing, the Mercedes SLK had undergone a recent face-lift while a key competitor, the BMW Z4, had reached the end of its life-cycle. Talk about a good month. Sporting its glamorous new body, the 2009 SLK was free to gallivant around and enjoy a temporarily enlarged share of the German premium roadster market. Full story...

A U.S. District Judge confirmed yesterday that the March 2 trial date will stand and has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves. Full story...

As of writing, the Mercedes SLK had undergone a recent face-lift while a key competitor, the BMW Z4, had reached the end of its life-cycle. Talk about a good month. Sporting its glamorous new body, the 2009 SLK was free to gallivant around and enjoy a temporarily enlarged share of the German premium roadster market. Full story...

Carl Edwards (Ford No 60) did everything he could including winning the Ford 300 NASCAR Nationwide race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway but he could not stop Clint Bowyer (Chevy No 2) from winning the championship. Full story...

A U.S. District Judge confirmed yesterday that the March 2 trial date will stand and has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves. Full story...

F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone insists he has no plans to retire -- ever. Full story...