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Will 2009 offer any relief from this most dreary of car-selling seasons? The Detroit 3 aren't optimistic. Ford Motor, the most bullish of the three, predicts U.S. light-vehicle sales of 12.2 million units in 2009. Full story...

Could there be any doubt about the top automotive story of 2008? Certainly not in the minds of the Automotive News editorial staff. By unanimous vote, the staff picked the collapse of the U.S. auto industry. Full story...

The best thing about investing in auto industry stocks in 2008 is this: The year is almost over. Full story...

Suzuki dealers won't get floorplanning help after all from Suzuki Motor Corp. In a letter sent to dealers on Dec. 20, Suzuki said it has been "forced to abandon" attempts to find a source of wholesale financing for its dealerships. Full story...

Alonso and Ferrari saupposedly ink deal for 2011; Ecclestone rescues marriage in Serbia; A F1 street race for Rome; Trulli manager slams Kobayashi rumours; Alonso pens deal with Spanish F1 broadcaster; Woking victory parade for Hamilton called off Full story...

Toro Rosso team manager moves to Ferrari; Massa opposed to driver wage cuts; Schu's Ferrari role not guaranteed beyond 2009; Irvine says Raikkonen facing Ferrari sack. Full story...

Suzuki has a history of producing small all-wheel drive cars. In fact, their success in European endurance rallies is a testament to all the expertise they've gained over the years. However, very few of the brand's capable machines have found their way to the Canadian market as production models. Sure, there were a couple of decent SUVs and other worthy products, but sadly, Suzuki had never offered a vehicle like the SX4 before. Full story...

Reports that the Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has or will buy Honda's formula one team have been denied. Full story...

From a simple V6 to a snorting twin-turbocharged V8, the Porsche Cayenne SUV offers something for nearly any buyer. Full story...

Reports that the Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has or will buy Honda's formula one team have been denied. Full story...

Alonso and Ferrari saupposedly ink deal for 2011; Ecclestone rescues marriage in Serbia; A F1 street race for Rome; Trulli manager slams Kobayashi rumours; Alonso pens deal with Spanish F1 broadcaster; Woking victory parade for Hamilton called off Full story...

Toro Rosso team manager moves to Ferrari; Massa opposed to driver wage cuts; Schu's Ferrari role not guaranteed beyond 2009; Irvine says Raikkonen facing Ferrari sack. Full story...

It's a brand new year, and the Auto123 team would like to extend their very best wishes... A very happy New Year to you, dear listeners, from all of us here at Auto123.com! Full story...

Suzuki has a history of producing small all-wheel drive cars. In fact, their success in European endurance rallies is a testament to all the expertise they've gained over the years. However, very few of the brand's capable machines have found their way to the Canadian market as production models. Sure, there were a couple of decent SUVs and other worthy products, but sadly, Suzuki had never offered a vehicle like the SX4 before. Full story...

GMAC LLC expects to soon announce the results of a debt-exchange offer that is key to North America's largest auto finance company's capital levels, a spokeswoman said on Sunday. Full story...

Oil cut sparks fuel price fear Full story...

Lightweight three-wheeler combines the best from land and air. Full story...

SLR Stirling Moss is a real blast from the past! Full story...

Lexus' first supercar is still going into production despite the financial crisis. Full story...

As there was very little news about NASCAR in the last few days (other than the possibility of A.J. Allmendinger inheriting the the Elliott Sadler No 19 ride), some analysts started talking once again about shortening Sprint Cup races. Full story...