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After his flying visit in Valencia, Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa flew immediately back to Sao Paulo, to be close to his wife Raffaela, who is expecting their child. But Massa didn't want to miss the opportunity to get back onto the track, although it was just in a kart. Full story...

Wolfsburg, - Volkswagen defies the grey everyday world of autumn and launches the New Beetle "BlackOrange". This exclusive supermini series is an eye-catcher thanks to its Red Rock (orange) or black uni metallic paintwork and its special model lettering on its doors. Full story...

New Renault F1 driver Robert Kubica will drive a Clio Sport R3 next week at Rallye du Var, in the final round of the French rally championship. Full story...

ARLINGTON, VA -- Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2010 For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in a rollover is required to win. Full story...

Another youngster has been tipped for a forthcoming Formula 1 test with the famous Scuderia Ferrari team. Full story...

British Formula 1 team Team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes signs reigning World Champion Jenson Button to multi-year deal. Full story...

There are signs that the economic downturn is still very much present in the motorsports world as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) organisation has announced that a number of people are to leave their roles in an effort to reduce costs. Full story...

The OnStar Car Hero is a vehicle and a game... it turns driving into gaming and challenges your skills against the car's autonomous system. Imagine a gaming experience which can actually teach a beginner to drive or challenge the experienced... whether you're a lowbie or a legend, Car Hero takes "getting there" to a whole new level. Full story...

Laval, - Auto123.com, Canada's leading automotive web portal, is proud to announce the finalists of the "2010 Auto123.com Awards" that will be handed out on November 26, 2009. Full story...

(Irvine, CA) The long-anticipated 2011 Mazda2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Designed and engineered by Mazda, and already an award-winner in countries all over the world, the Mazda2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American subcompact segment that no other competitor can offer. The vehicle will be sold in the U.S. and Canada beginning in late 2010. Full story...

Luca di Montezemolo, also president of Ferrari and Fiat, has announced he is likely to step down as chairman of the F1 teams association FOTA at the end of the year. Full story...

Confusion reigns as to whether Jenson Button has agreed a deal with McLaren for 2010, but widespread reports agree that a signature is at least close. Full story...

Kimi Raikkonen will be absent from the formula one grid next season, his manager Steve Robertson announced to the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat late on Tuesday. Full story...

There's the Honda Civic, and for those who want to enjoy the essence and values of the popular Japanese compact in a more luxurious package, there's the Acura CSX. Full story...

Federal safety officials are investigating hundreds of complaints that 2004-05 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans have defective transmissions that can cause the moving vehicles to stop suddenly. Full story...

The Case For Plastic Car Engines - Matty Holtzberg, Composite Castings

They could be just around the corner if Matty Holtzberg succeeds.

Forty years ago, Matty Holtzberg, a young car enthusiast with a burning curiosity, visited the Hackensack, New Jersey, public library for a little light reading. His discovery - a technical journal article about a new plastic so robust that it could be used inside a car engine - set the course for his life's work. And thanks to Holtzberg's perseverance, the way car engines are produced may be drastically changed.

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The boardroom shake-up at GMAC Financial Services still leaves the company on course to become a broad-based financial services company serving dealers of all makes. Full story...

Ford Motor Co. stock today reached a new two-year high after disclosures that billionaire investor George Soros' hedge fund bought a 7.3 million-share stake in the automaker. Full story...

Ford Motor Co.'s Fusion mid-size sedan today was named Motor Trend magazine's 2010 "car of the year," adding to the perception that changes to the No. 2 U.S. automaker's vehicle lineup are gaining traction. Full story...

Hyundai Motor Co. on Tuesday unveiled its first direct-injection gasoline engine, saying it delivers more power with a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy. Full story...