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Brazilian Stock Car ace Thiago Camilo set the pace this morning in the warm up session prior to the race 1 of the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs in Florianópolis (Brazil). Full story...

Sure, the winter scenery looks beautiful, but it's doing a real number on your retinas if your eyes aren't protected while you enjoy it. Being outdoors or driving for extended lengths of time in wintry conditions without proper protection can lead to eye-fatigue, drowsiness and even eye damage. Full story...

When the flat-six engine bolted to the middle of the Porsche Cayman S first fires up, it makes a lumpy, erratic and hoarse noise that nearly brings its health to question. For a car that pays homage to Porsche's great mid-engine racers of the past, it sounds more than a bit out of place. Thing is, any good singer needs a moment to warm their vocal cords before a performance. Some even say the added sound effects are part of the boxer engine's charm. Indeed, the sweet song that ensues is well worth the wait for operating temperature. Full story...

V8 Vantage package is now included in Silverstone’s range of driving days. Full story...

Make date with classic cutaways. Full story...

Gadget clips over existing rear view mirror to give tidy phone solution. Full story...

Hi-tech sat-nav's a small wonder. Full story...

It’s the small car with some big plans! Full story...

Designed for the urban adventurer type, the Jeep Liberty first made its appearance as a 2002 model before being upgraded in 2008 to its second-generation platform. Liberty offered shoppers the typical SUV requirements- namely a fair amount of ground clearance, moderate towing capacity, four wheel drive and a selection of options and accessories. Full story...

Obviously, this is a quiet period of time in NASCAR racing. What's more, many teams are scrambling to find the right sponsor or the right budget for 2009. Times are not easy in the United States! Full story...

The Portuguese has guaranteed the acquisition of BCN competition from the GP2 Series. Full story...

Mark Webber on Saturday was transferred from the Tasmanian capital Hobart to a hospital in Melbourne. Full story...

Formula 1 seven times champion Michael Schumacher arrived on Friday to the Ingleses Kart Track at Florianópolis (Brazil) to defend his crown at the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs. After adjusting himself the kart he will use in his second visit to event promoted by his former team mate and close friend Felipe Massa, Schummy talked to the journalists. Full story...

The first breed of BMW's advanced diesel vehicles with Blue Performance are going on sale in the near future- with pricing starting under $50,000. Running clean and green on ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), the automaker's proven twin-turbodiesel inline six cylinder engine will make its way under the hood of the newly updated 3-Series sedan and X5 'Sports Activity Vehicle'. Full story...

Designed for the urban adventurer type, the Jeep Liberty first made its appearance as a 2002 model before being upgraded in 2008 to its second-generation platform. Liberty offered shoppers the typical SUV requirements- namely a fair amount of ground clearance, moderate towing capacity, four wheel drive and a selection of options and accessories. Full story...

Fastest Scirocco to be badged R20T and borrow engine from Audi S3. Full story...

Spanish car dealers have slammed the government's EUR800m bailout plan for the auto industry, branding it as "insufficient". Full story...

Spanish car dealers have slammed the government's EUR800m bailout plan for the auto industry, branding it as "insufficient". Full story...

Global vehicle production at Toyota Group (including Daihatsu and Hino) declined by 12.6% to 791,665 units in October as demand slumped in major markets. Full story...

Off-road racing game storms in. Full story...