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01 October 2009US car sales approach 2009 lows
US car and light truck sales came close to plumbing new 2009 lows in September, with weak consumer demand exacerbated by the expiry of cash-for-clunkers scrappage incentives and unusually low inventories of some popular models.
read moreFord sells Australian loan book to Macquarie
The US carmaker has quit Australia's retail car finance market after selling a A$1bn motor loan portfolio to Macquarie Group, which is expanding its presence in the sector
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read moreSir Stirling Moss
A celebration of the illustrious motor racing driver.
read moreMotoring TV weekend
Highlights of all the car and bikerelated programming this weekend.
read morePreview MotoGP Portuguese Round
BBC presenter Suzi Perry debates the bad news for British bike fans - but there's still plenty of excitement ahead.
read moreBAIC set to buy old 9-5 design
The Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) is poised to buy the tooling and design rights to the outgoing Saab 9-5, according to Autocar sources.
read moreLowincome households face 'disproportionate' cost of motoring
Any attempt by the Government to squeeze more money out of the driving public will hit poorer homes hardest of all says a new study.
read moreCan a husband drive his wife's uninsured car?
Honest John helps a reader stay on the right side of the law.
read moreWarranty wrangle over faulty airconditioning
Honest John advises on whether a car dealer should pay to rectify the A/C system in an old car.
read moreAdvanced safety research centre to open in spring 2010
Leading road transport and safety organisations combine to develop hitech safety measures.
read moreSixth of cars 'electric by 2020'
Electric cars will account for up to 15 per cent of the market by 2020, according to the boss of leading lithium ion battery maker Ener1.
read moreAlonso 'will never leave Ferrari'
Fernando Alonso wants to stay at Ferrari until he retires, the Spanish driver has said after confirming he would switch to the Maranello team in 2010.
read moreTuned Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera has been given an aggressive makeover by German tuner Lumma Design.
read moreMitsubishi crossover spied
These shots show a small Mitsubishi crossover testing in Switzerland, which will go head-to-head with the Nissan Qashqai.
read moreNext Micra revealed
This is the next Nissan Micra, Autocar can reveal.
read moreMitsu mains business
Mitsubishi shows off plug-in hybrid crossover ahead of Tokyo show
read moreRally star Airikkala dies
Pentti Airikkala, the former World Rally driver, died yesterday aged 64.
read moreLinks for 2009-09-30 [del.icio.us]
Is the big Bug’ the baddest? Auto Trader Blog
What’s the weirdest car you’ve seen a celeb drive? Auto Trader Blog
This just in: Nissan 370Z Auto Trader Blog
Cars do the funniest things! Auto Trader Blog
Subaru Legacy car review - Auto Trader UK - Features - News and Reviews Hub
Now in its fifth generation, Subaru hopes its revised Legacy will retain its popularity among those looking for a dependable estate while giving the styling an update that will broaden its appeal.
Are 23-year-olds the most dangerous drivers? Auto Trader Blog
When is expensive too expensive? Auto Trader Blog
Ford Focus RS or save £14k and get a Suzuki Swift Sport? Auto Trader Blog
ForTwo looks smart in matt black Auto Trader Blog
Sexy cars for the beautiful people Auto Trader Blog
Fry praises Button's bouncebackability - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Brawn CEO Nick Fry has heaped praise on Jenson Button, saying the Brit has showed a lot of character to stay atop the table in the Drivers' Championship. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Worst-kept secret is out: Alonso joins Ferrari - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Fernando Alonso will drive for Ferrari in 2010 with Kimi Raikkonen leaving the team. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Alonso delighted to realise dream move - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Fernando Alonso says he will be realising a life-long dre
read moreManganese starts more job-cut talks
Manganese Bronze, maker of the classic London taxi, warned of widening losses as it began consultations with workers over further job losses. The Coventry-based...
read moreSaturn's end likely as Penske walks away
Penske Automotive Group, the listed dealership chain, walked away from a deal to acquire General Motors' Saturn unit yesterday in a decision that spells the end for...
read moreChina sets tough conditions on foreign M&A
Chinese antitrust authorities have imposed tough conditions in clearing two high-profile mergers and acquisitions, further demonstrating their willingness to use new...
read moreLSE to withdraw from European trade association
The London Stock Exchange plans to withdraw from the Federation of European Securities Exchanges as it steps up lobbying efforts on issues such as "dark pools". The...
read moreMitsubishi PX-MiEV concept
Mitsubishi has shown off its PX-MiEV plu-in hybrid crossover concept ahead of its official launch at the Tokyo motor show later this month.
read moreMassa makes race return
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa took another step forward toward his return to Formula One when he drove a kart for the first time since his crash in Brazil on Tuesday.
read moreOne hour, one gallon challenge
In this weeks Autocar magazine, six fuel sippers took part in our one hour, one gallon challenge.
read moreSubaru to change UK focus
Subaru is to radically alter its brand values to try and improve its position in the UK.
read moreErrors cause most UK accidents
Driver error and inattention is the most common contributory factor in UK road accidents, according to new statistics from the Department for Transport, while speed-related causes contribute to just 14 per cent of all prangs.
read moreQ+A with Mazda's new president
Mazda has recently suffered three shocks: the global recession in car sales, profit setbacks and the sudden retreat of Ford as its controlling shareholder.
read moreJaguar XF Estate is back on
A fastback, sporting estate version of the XF is in Jaguar’s future product plan, with a production date slated for around 2012.
read moreSaturn's end likely as Penske walks away
Penske Automotive Group, the listed dealership chain, walked away from a deal to acquire GM's Saturn unit in a decision that spells the end for the brand and threatens thousands of jobs
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