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From the perspective of spare fresh engines in the bank, championship leader Mark Webber has an advantage in the five-race run to the 2010 finale. Full story...

Canadian race car driver Patrick Carpentier will be back behind the wheel of the NASCAR Sprint Cup car later this season to compete in at least three races. Full story...

For the very first time Citroën's striking Survolt electric concept and an Agni Z2 electric superbike went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit. Full story...

Bernie Ecclestone has vowed to keep the F1 calendar at a maximum of 20 races per season. Full story...

The No.1 Vitaphone Maserati of Andrea Bertolini and Michael Bartels won the championship-deciding race after a nail-biting finish in Portimao. Full story...

Ten days ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show the sun starts to rise for the dawn of Lotus' new era - the Elite will redefine "modern classic". So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what's to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you'll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. Full story...

A dominant Helio Castroneves (Penske) won his second straight IZOD IndyCar race yesterday by taking with ease the Indy Japan 300 presented on Twin Ring Motegi in front of a large crowd. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel is still eyeing the 2010 title from his fifth place in the standings, five races to the end of the season. Full story...

In today's News Brake, our thoughts on an Alfa-based Dodge Viper, Carl Edwards joins the Race of Champions, and the Automotive X-Prize names the winners ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...

Arcade or Simulation? That choice is often presented to gamers on their favourite xBox and Playstation racing titles before the selected race loads. The choice will give aspiring drivers either instant gratification and pre-programmed fun, or a learning-intensive but potentially more rewarding racing experience. Full story...

Michael Schumacher will race in Singapore for the first time. At the wheel of his Mercedes, he will discover a new track and a night race. Full story...

Progressive Insuranceand#8217;s $10 million Automotive X Prize was shared among Edison2and#8217;s ethanol-powered Very Light Car, Li-ion Motorsand#8217; battery electric Wave II and X-Tracer Team Switzerlandand#8217;s battery-electric E-Tracer No. Full story...

Automotivated, a new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, traces the evolution of clothes worn in cars--from the bulky circus-tent stuff people had to wear to keep from freezing to death in the jangly, open-topped conveyances of... Full story...

Team Penske's Will Power received the road/street course trophy from Andretti at Infineon Raceway last month but the inaugural A.J. Foyt Oval Championship Trophy is still up for grabs. Full story...

This year's Australian grand prix cost taxpayers almost $10 million more than the previous Melbourne race. Full story...

HRT could be an alternative employer for Pedro de la Rosa, who has been ousted as race driver by Sauber. Full story...

Korea's F1 track manager admits time is running out for the Yeongam venue to be ready for its inaugural race next month. Full story...

Daimler reportedly is expanding cooperation with Renault and Nissan to develop electric cars in a race to meet tightening emission reduction rules. Full story...

Daimler is expanding its cooperation with Renault and Nissan to develop electric cars in a race to meet tightening emission reduction rules. Full story...

Although it has been a tough slog, two of the biggest names at Ford say that the blue oval team is ready to take on the Chase and end Jimmie Johnson's streak at four NASCAR Sprint Cup titles. Full story...