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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has been invited to test Citroen's world rally car. Full story...

Peugeot strongly denied any interest in buying the Honda Formula 1 team based in Brackley, Great Britain. The rumor said that French manufacturer Groupe PSA, selling cars under the names Peugeot and Citroen, had reportedly expressed interest in buying Honda's beleaguered formula one team. Full story...

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: the BMW 335d, the very first small sedan featuring a turbodiesel engine offered in Canada by the Bavarian manufacturer, and the Jeep Patriot North, a luxury edition of the compact, all-wheel-drive SUV. Feel free to check out the video of the Hyundai Genesis road test, a impressive luxurious sedan whose amazing performance is equalled only by the sophistication of its design. Full story...

After ending Z4 roadster production this past summer, BMW has announced the availability of two all-new Z4 models this springtime. Available for power will be a pair of 3.0 liter straight-six engines. The first generates 255 horses and 220 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,600 rpm and is naturally aspirated. Full story...

Sébastien Loeb, the five-time World Rally (WRC) champion, kept his composure despite fierce pressure from fellow finalist, Britain's David Coulthard, to become the champion of champions. Full story...

Several Formula 1 teams are in action this week for the final test sessions of the 2008 season. Full story...

Newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he will not test for McLaren prior to the 2009 car's completion in January. Full story...

Several Formula 1 teams are in action this week for the final test sessions of the 2008 season. Full story...

Kuwait's Investment Dar said on Sunday it was considering offers to sell up to 20 percent of British carmaker Aston Martin and is seeking to borrow up to 300 million dinars ($1 billion) to refinance debt. Full story...

WASHINGTON -- Bush administration officials and automakers are working this weekend on a possible deal for emergency loans to prevent the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler LLC, says Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. Full story...

The White House was studying on Saturday how best to rescue collapsing U.S. automakers, a day after picking up the pieces of a failed congressional bailout plan. Full story...

Chevrolet advertising agency Campbell-Ewald will dismiss as many as 100 employees as the auto retailer cuts costs, executives familiar with the matter said. Full story...

When Jeep first launched the Patriot I was none too sure about it. After all, it's based on the Dodge Caliber, and although I love the value for money aspect of that vehicle, I couldn't quite fathom a Jeep version of it. Aren't Jeeps supposed to be rugged, go-anywhere types of vehicles? Would you call a Dodge Caliber with 4WD one of those? Well, I'm ready to eat my words and take back everything that I have said about the Patriot in the past, because after spending a week in one, I totally get it. Full story...

Unfortunately, workers at many General Motors plants will get an extended holiday this Christmas season. With the economy in poor shape, consumers are buying significantly fewer cars than last year. Accordingly, General Motors will scale back production to meet current lowered market demands. GM's sales, in particular, are down 41 percent overall versus last year. Full story...

Tony Schumacher, National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) Top Fuel champion, was recently chosen as the 2008 Driver of the Year by a panel of 18 American motor sports journalists. Full story...

Moves to bring South Africa back to the formula one calendar have taken a major step forwards. Full story...

Flavio Briatore has announced he will no longer be working in formula one in two years. Full story...

Force India boss Vijay Mallya has ended mounting speculation about the team's 2009 driver lineup. Full story...

Sébastien Loeb, the five times World Rally (WRC) champion, kept his composure despite fierce pressure from fellow finalist, Britain's David Coulthard, to become the champion of champions. Full story...

Flavio Briatore has announced he will no longer be working in formula one in two years. Full story...