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Ford has lifted the veil on the latest arrival in the F-150 lineup, the Raptor SVT. After months of production delays, the SVT is once again joining the pool of production vehicles. Style-wise, the Raptor is very different from the regular production model. Immediately apparent is the imposing grille proudly displaying the manufacturer's name across its length, updated headlamps and integrated taillamps. It also features a slew of badges, both inside and outside the colour-coordinated cabin.

MotoGP star rider, Yamaha Fiat World Champion Valentino Rossi's Ferrari Formula 1 car test will take place over two days later this month at Mugello.

Ford rally team principal Malcolm Wilson says Francois Duval's injured co-driver Patrick Pivato is making good progress in hospital in Japan.

Lewis Hamilton's boss at team McLaren Ron Dennis has defended the new world champion in the face of claims he is "arrogant".

New Formula World Champion Lewis Hamilton has issued a quick-fire response to Bernie Ecclestone's claim that recent incidents of apparent racism were over-the-top jokes.

This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: The Ford Mustang Bullitt, a 300-horsepower machine that will take you back to the epic days of Steve McQueen. The 2009 Nissan Murano, a 5-seat SUV whose futuristic design is still turning heads. The Volvo C30 T5 R-Design, a compact hatchback coupe combining luxury and power. Don't miss the video filmed just a few days ago when we tested the 2009 Toyota Venza. Discover the features of this modern SUV, tested for you in Pennsylvania.

Lewis Hamilton's boss at team McLaren Ron Dennis has defended the new world champion in the face of claims he is "arrogant".

Indian grand prix promoter Suresh Kalmadi has confirmed the country's inaugural formula one race has been delayed until 2011.

Next year's Formula 1 season is already under way. A third formula one team has just announced it expects to unveil its 2009 car in January next year.

Ford has lifted the veil on the latest arrival in the F-150 lineup, the Raptor SVT. After months of production delays, the SVT is once again joining the pool of production vehicles. Style-wise, the Raptor is very different from the regular production model. Immediately apparent is the imposing grille proudly displaying the manufacturer's name across its length, updated headlamps and integrated taillamps. It also features a slew of badges, both inside and outside the colour-coordinated cabin.

All three NASCAR series will be competing this weekend at the Phoenix International Raceway for the next to last event of the season.

Looking for a family SUV? Don't want the neighbors asking 'which one that is'? If so, you needn't look much further than the eyeball-popping Nissan Murano. It's just had a redesign- and for 2009, Murano's glorious victory of oddball styling over conventional taste has remained. It isn't easy to get talked about when you're a semi-premium crossover these days, so any attention is good attention- even if it's for being weird looking.

Looking for a family SUV? Don't want the neighbors asking 'which one that is'? If so, you needn't look much further than the eyeball-popping Nissan Murano. It's just had a redesign- and for 2009, Murano's glorious victory of oddball styling over conventional taste has remained. It isn't easy to get talked about when you're a semi-premium crossover these days, so any attention is good attention- even if it's for being weird looking.

One of the automobile industry's harshest critics has decided to challenge automakers' best known ally on Capitol Hill for the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif.

Bowing to pressure from Congress and industry, the Bush administration late Wednesday issued rules that could help speed some of the $25 billion in low-interest loans approved in September for automakers and suppliers.

General Motors' North American president is urging the rest of the auto industry to let Washington know the extent of the industry's financial crisis.

General Motors' North American president is urging the rest of the auto industry to let Washington and the world know how serious the financial crisis is for the auto industry.

Texas auto dealer Mac Haik has submitted a bid to buy his first store outside the Lone Star State: Bill Heard Enterprises Inc.'s store in Buford, Ga.

U.S. automakers have long relied on sales to car rental agencies to boost sales and raise cash, but as rentals have slowed with the weakened economy, it will be harder for the Big Three to unload excess vehicles.

Nissan Motor Co.'s luxury Infiniti brand is offering zero-percent financing for 36 months on all 2008 models to help consumers sidelined by the credit market squeeze, the automaker said today.