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In a Nov. 10 interview with Automotive News Editor David Sedgwick, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner addressed questions ranging from what concessions he would offer in return for government aid to whether he would consider resignation. Full story...

The first test session of the off-season will be staged at Barcelona, Spain, November 17-18-19. Several teams will be in action, and some drivers will have a chance to impress the directors to get a regular seat in 2009. Full story...

The promoter of the Dubai based stock car series Speedcar is hoping to pair with the inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix late next year. Full story...

Volvo is a leader in automotive safety, an they'll be demonstrating their latest "City Safety" technology in a tour of the new XC60 called "From Sweden with Lov". "City Safety" is a new technology which uses a low-speed autonomous braking system to protect distracted drivers and those around them. Using a special laser sensor, the technology is intended to reduce the low-speed collisions common in urban situations or when the driver is distracted and doesn't react to an imminent impact. Full story...

Most areas of the automotive world are drowning in abbreviations, but it's arguably the safety scene that's got it the worst. Unfortunately, it's not about to get any better- as Nissan's just announced that it will soon demonstrate an advanced collision-free vehicle concept. Full story...

Despite team bosses agreeing on the issue of 5-million euro engines, it is believed they do not wish to enforce that figure as a maximum cap for customer engine deals. Full story...

The promoter of the Dubai based stock car series Speedcar is hoping to pair with the inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix late next year. Full story...

The first test session of the off-season will be staged at Barcelona, Spain, November 17-18-19. Several teams will be in action, and some drivers will have a chance to impress the directors to get a regular seat in 2009. Full story...

Brian France, NASCAR chairman, wasn't pleased, to say the least, with TV broadcaster ABC's decision to bump the final laps of the Phoenix race to ABC-owned ESPN2 in the U.S. Full story...

Tony Purnell, a leading figure at Formula 1's governing body suspects the incoming radical aerodynamic changes in 2009 will not increase overtaking. Full story...

After having been charged with tax evasion last October, Penske driver Helio Castroneves will go on trial in March 2009 - just weeks before the 2009 IndyCar Series season is set to begin. Full story...

Compact SUVs abound. The choice on the market is huge, and only your budget and needs will help you make an informed decision. Of the many vehicles available, some are somewhat lost in the crowd. Yet it's not for a lack of quality, as the Kia Sportage demonstrates. Lightly updated in 2009, the Sportage is certainly a logical and affordable choice, as is its twin, the Hyundai Tucson. But it isn't perfect. Full story...

Compact SUVs abound. The choice on the market is huge, and only your budget and needs will help you make an informed decision. Of the many vehicles available, some are somewhat lost in the crowd. Yet it's not for a lack of quality, as the Kia Sportage demonstrates. Lightly updated in 2009, the Sportage is certainly a logical and affordable choice, as is its twin, the Hyundai Tucson. But it isn't perfect. Full story...

Nissan has teamed up with the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) to develop a neutron imaging system that will display the flow of oil in an engine operating at high speed. This will be a first worldwide. Full story...

Compact SUVs abound. The choice on the market is huge, and only your budget and needs will help you make an informed decision. Of the many vehicles available, some are somewhat lost in the crowd. Yet it's not for a lack of quality, as the Kia Sportage demonstrates. Lightly updated in 2009, the Sportage is certainly a logical and affordable choice, as is its twin, the Hyundai Tucson. But it isn't perfect. Full story...

An auction today has named Carl Black Auto Group, of Georgia, and Ed Bozarth, owner of four dealerships in Kansas and Colorado, as buyers of two more Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. stores, turnaround consultant Fred Caruso says. Full story...

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen an average of $1.03 in the past month, and lower consumption is expected to keep prices down for the short term. According to AAA Fuel Gauge Report, the U.S. Full story...

In a Nov. 10 interview with Automotive News Editor David Sedgwick, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner addressed questions ranging from what concessions he would offer in return for government aid to whether he would consider resignation. Full story...

Lear Corp. CEO Robert Rossiter is circling the wagons for his Detroit 3 customers. Yesterday, he wrote to President Bush, encouraging him to provide federal assistance to the automakers during their cash crisis. Full story...

BMW of North America LLC opts for higher profits for its diesel vehicles than its major rivals do by charging a premium that tops $4,000 for one model. Full story...