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02 November 2009Avtovaz left in spiral of decline
The Lada maker is looking to cut 25,000 staff from its workforce as sales have plummeted and debts are mounting
read moreGM board to reconsider Opel sale plan
The reassessment of the long sales process comes after the European Commission last month expressed concerns about the fairness of the bidding procedure
read moreFerrari confirms 4x4 system
Senior Ferrari sources today confirmed to Autocar that the company is working on an electrically driven 4x4 system for its future models.
read moreFord
The 2006 decision to restructure using every piece of the family silver as collateral while raising $24bn in debt appears vindicated
read moreTom Wheatcroft: 1922-2009
Donington Park’s owner Tom Wheatcroft has died aged 87.
read moreA flaw with electric cars?
Batterypowered vehciles seem perfect for urban driving but what about the current drain in cold weather?
read moreQuieter tyres
Honest John advises a reader whose Honda Jazz generates too much road noise.
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read moreMazda CX7: on sale now
For those who want a cross between a sports car and a people carrier.
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read moreGinetta G50 replaced by G40
British sports car maker Ginetta has cancelled the road-going version of the G50 and will replace it with a smaller, cheaper model.
read moreMotoring Gear Box
Highquality luggage and the meeting at which World Superbikes became a major force.
read moreNew Honda NSX race car
A newly-built Honda NSX race car will compete in this weekend’s Britcar race at Brands Hatch.
read moreCOTY finalists announced
The seven finalists for Car of the Year have been announced.
read moreFord returns to profit
Ford has announced it has returned to profit, after successful cost cutting measures, increased market share and the US ‘Cash for Clunkers’ scheme.
read moreFord returns to profitability
Ford surprised Wall Street by reporting ta $1bn profit in the third quarter – with its North American arm returning to profitability after four-and-a-half years – and raising its outlook
read moreThe luxury car defined
Forget walnut and cowhide; the true mark of opulence is an excellent ride.
read moreGolf R vs Scirocco R: cheapeR or fasteR?
VW announces prices for its pair of hyper-hot sort-of-hatches. Which one would you take home?
read moreF1 season review 2009 in pics
The 2009 Formula One season came to a close yesterday at the spectacular new Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
read moreBMW X1 picture gallery
The small BMW crossover somewhere between an offroader and an estate on the road.
read moreVideo: TT-driving leopard, spotted
And you thought your golden retriever looked cool hanging out the window of your convertible?
read moreTwo days wasted a year in traffic
Commuters waste more than two days every year stuck in traffic, according to a new survey.
read moreAbu Dhabi GP hi-res pics
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel claimed victory in Formula One’s season finale in Abu Dhabi, securing second place in the driver’s championship as a result.
read moreBridgestone to axe F1 tyre supply contract
Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone will not renew its supply contract for Formula One after current deal expires in 2010
read moreSuzuki raises forecast on India sales
Suzuki Motor, the Japanese small-car and motorcycle specialist, displayed the fruits of its long cultivation of India's car market as it trebled its net profit forecast on booming sales in the South Asian country
read moreVolt creator leaves GM for Opel
Frank Weber, the chief engineer behind the Chevrolet Volt, is to leave General Motors to take a senior position with Opel.
read moreTata may sell Nano rights
Tata Motors is set to allow other firms to build and sell its Nano under their own brand, according to its vice chairman.
read moreAston Martin DB2 fetches record price at auction
Iconic Fifties racer attracts record bid at auction
read moreSuzuki raises forecast on India sales
Suzuki Motor quadrupled its annual operating profit forecast on Monday as sales soared in its main Indian market, setting it apart from other Japanese automakers that have depended heavily on the sinking US market
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Donington owner, Wheatcroft, passes away - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Tom Wheatcroft, the owner of the Donington Park race circuit which had been scheduled to stage next year's British Formula One Grand Prix, has died. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Kobayashi: Surprised, fantastic and extremely happy - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Kamui Kobayashi claimed his first ever F1 points in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP, putting his name in the hat for a 2010 Toyota race-seat. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Fastest lap times: Vettel walks away with the double - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Sebastian Vettel ended his season in the best possible way on Sunday by adding the fastest lap to his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
BMW bid farewell to F1 on a high note - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
BMW said their farewells to Formula One in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending their four-year stay at a fully fledged Constructor with a fifth-placed finish. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Sunday's FIA press conference - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Race winner Sebastian Vettel along with Mark Webber and Jenson Button attended Sunday's FIA press conference in Abu Dhabi. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
read moreFord set to signal easier road ahead
Ford Motor is expected to stand out as a ray of (relative) light in the US automotive industry today when it discloses third-quarter earnings, writes...
read moreNext Mercedes CLS spied
The Mercedes CLS is being fine-tuned for production ahead of its launch at next year’s Paris motor show.
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