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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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

2009 BMW Z4

With its first redesign since being introduced in 2002, the 2009 BMW Z4 roadster looks as if it's finally passed through its awkward adolescence and has filled out into a curvaceous hardtop roadster.

With its first redesign since being introduced in 2002, the 2009 BMW Z4 roadster looks as if it's finally passed through its awkward adolescence and has filled out into a curvaceous hardtop roadster.

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Unlike Volkswagen’s next baby, the real-life Chico made his debut on TV’s The X Factor. And an advertisement promoting a mooted congestion charging zone nearly did, too – until it was banned.The Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive had planned to push its road-pricing project ahead of a vote by plugging it at peak viewing time. Full story...

Tata boss Ravi Kant will reveal all-electric Indica at Bologna. Full story...

Six auto suppliers were placed on review for a possible ratings downgrade on fears of a potential bankruptcy at General Motors. Full story...

Failing what looks to be an increasingly likely 11th-hour rescue from the White House, Chrysler could be headed to bankruptcy court -- a move that could leave Omnicom Group on the hook for $80 million. Full story...

Mercedes is one of the few manufacturers not to have pulled out of the Detroit Motor Show so it’s going all-out to showcase not one, but three ultra green concept cars! Full story...

The White House said on Saturday no decision had been made yet on how to proceed with a bailout of U.S. automakers and that the Bush administration would take the time to do it right. Full story...

We name the best Christmas gifts money can buy... Full story...

Aston makes racy Sports Pack available to existing customers as dealer fit kit for the first time. Full story...

Volkswagen plans to discuss possible cost-cutting measures including production cuts and canceling new models, Automobilwoche said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Full story...