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President-elect Barack Obama backs congressional demands that U.S. automakers provide a game plan for long-term survival before lawmakers approve a taxpayer funded bailout, a senior adviser said today. Full story...

While many fans can't wait for the return of the NASCAR Sprint Cup in February 2009, things are shaping up for next season. Unfortunately, though TV ratings have increased lately, many teams are still struggling to get full-time sponsorship, economy being as slow as it is in the Unites States. Full story...

BMW's 7-Series was always more about satisfying the senses than electrifying them. For 2009, the German premium car manufacturer has deployed some updates to give the rolling luxury flat an updated look and added features. Full story...

The 37-year-old Scot's fiancee Karen Minier, a Belgian who was formerly a F1 reporter for the French broadcaster TF1, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Friday. Full story...

The 37-year-old Scot's fiancee Karen Minier, a Belgian who was formerly a F1 reporter for the French broadcaster TF1, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Friday. Full story...

Mark Webber will likely miss the winter testing period, but should be back in action when the formula one race action resumes in Melbourne for the start of the 2009 season. Full story...

While many fans can't wait for the return of the NASCAR Sprint Cup in February 2009, things are shaping up for next season. Unfortunately, though TV ratings have increased lately, many teams are still struggling to get full-time sponsorship, economy being as slow as it is in the Unites States. Full story...

The 37-year-old Scot's fiancee Karen Minier, a Belgian who was formerly a F1 reporter for the French broadcaster TF1, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Friday. Full story...

Mark Webber will likely miss the winter testing period, but should be back in action when the formula one race action resumes in Melbourne for the start of the 2009 season. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports that France is likely to be missing from at least the next two formula one calendars. Also, parts of the layout of Singapore's formula one street circuit will be altered ahead of the 2009 race. Full story...

True innovations from the American automakers were few and far between at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but they did take the opportunity to demonstrate their know-how in terms of alternative powering methods. Full story...

Are we not worthy? Yet another manufacturer has announced the upcoming European introduction of a new diesel-powered model that will not be available to North Americans. Full story...

BMW's 7-Series was always more about satisfying the senses than electrifying them. For 2009, the German premium car manufacturer has deployed some updates to give the rolling luxury flat an updated look and added features. Full story...

Minnesota auto dealer Denny Hecker, who sued Chrysler Financial after his credit line was cut off two weeks ago, closed six of his stores and sold three others, costing 400 employees their jobs. Full story...

MP3 for all with latest car kit. Full story...

Cut-price tool booty. Full story...

General Motors directors are considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal and Detroit television stations reported. Full story...

General Motors directors are considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal and Detroit television stations reported. Full story...

Mark Webber on Saturday underwent surgery, after he broke his right leg in a cycling crash during his own outdoor adventure event in Tasmania. Full story...

The Kia Borrego FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) has just made its grand entrance at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It features a slew of innovative features, such as a fuel cell capable of delivering 154 hp, a 450-volt supercapacitor producing 134 additional horsepower as well as a conventional, 147-hp engine. The Kia Borrego FCEV offers an impressive 685-km operating range courtesy of its hydrogen tanks totalling 202 litres at a pressure of 70 MPa. Full story...