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Toyota and BMW-Sauber are the first two formula one teams to confirm launch dates for their 2009 cars. Read more ...

McLaren achieved the most expensive tenth-and-a-half improvement in the British team's long history, by working meticulously on Lewis Hamilton's car between the Chinese and Brazilian grands prix, according to Ron Dennis. Read more ...

The immediate future of the Brazilian grand prix has been definitively secured through 2014. Read more ...

Mikko Hirvonen completed the short final stage in Sapporo this afternoon to take victory on Rally Japan, while third place for Sebastien Loeb was enough to secure him the 2008 WRC drivers' title. Read more ...

London, UK -- A unique series of one-off customs designed by leading UK customiser, Andy Saunders joined the line-up of close to a hundred vintage motor cars for RM Auctions' 'Automobiles of London' event held in association with Sotheby's, on October 28-29 at London's Battersea Park. Read more ...

It may be hard to fathom, especially for those who saw me gain a few kilos over the past couple of weeks, but I did spend seven days behind the wheel of a smart fortwo, the famous German microcar. And it wasn't even a challenge despite what badmouthers might tell you. True, the recent redesign of the smart didn't include a physical expansion. In fact, it measured half the length of the family sedan in my driveway. Read more ...

Talks on a deal to sell Chrysler LLC to Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA have halted because the No. 3 U.S. automaker's owner favors a deal with General Motors, The Detroit News reported today. Read more ...

It's the news E-Class fans have been waiting for! Mercedes’ CLE is ready to hit the road... And our exclusive images show the CLK replacement will be near identical to the concept that inspired it – the Fascination, seen at the Paris Motor Show. Read more ...

Nissan's Z car is back! The 370Z will be the sixth-genration of the sports car, which first appeared as the 240Z in 1970. Read more ...

Loop-the-loop section makes slot car set enormous fun. Read more ...

Set-up assesses if occupants are injured in crash, and dials 999. Read more ...

The Sapporo Dome Super Special Stage caused no problems for the leading competitors on Rally Japan, and the top four positions remained exactly as they had done after SS18. Read more ...

Talk about a conversation starter. Many a flagship car these days deliver requisite hardware like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance radar and humongous audio systems- though only the Lexus LS460 can boast 8 gears, the ability to park itself, and a pricetag that's still in the 5-digit range. It's a platform on which to show off the latest in high-tech and convenience that Toyota's premium division has been working on. Read more ...

Unchallenged in practice, qualifying or today, 2008 Formula BMW Americas champion Alexander Rossi (Eurointernational) took the Round 16 victory in front of the Brazilian Grand Prix crowd. Read more ...

Kyle Busch (Camry No 18) proved how dominant he could be once again by winning the NASCAR Nationwide O'Reilly Challenge race at the Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Read more ...

Honda will test Bruno Senna. Toro Rosso will test Sebastien Loeb. Ferrari will test Valentino Rossi. Read more ...

Honda will test Bruno Senna. Toro Rosso will test Sebastien Loeb. Ferrari will test Valentino Rossi. Read more ...

Ultimate qualification session of the season, on the Interlagos track in Brazil. Felipe Massa get the pole position in front of his fans. The other contender, Lewis Hamilton, is in the 4 position. Read more ...

The Sapporo Dome Super Special Stage caused no problems for the leading competitors on Rally Japan, and the top four positions remained exactly as they had done after SS18. Read more ...

MotoGP 2007 champion, Casey Stoner, has underwent surgery Read more ...