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Motoring News

F1 drivers' licences to be cheaper in 2010
Formula One's governing body the International Automobile Federation FIA agree to reduce cost of drivers' super licences from 2010.

Daimler's Mideast move seen as showcase
Daimler's move to bring in Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments is seen by many as a showcase of how large German industrial groups are turning to the Middle East in search for cash and growth opportunities

Tata Nano world's cheapest car launched in India
The Indian owner of the prestigeous Jaguar and Land Rover marques has launched the Tata Nano the world's cheapest family car.

Ford debt buy-back doubles on strong demand
The finance arm of Ford Motor doubled to $1bn the amount it would spend to buy back loans following strong interest in the carmaker's debt restructuring, which is aimed at strengthening its finances

Tata looks to sell Nano in US
Tata is aiming to start designing a version of the Nano for possible export to the US as early as 2011 or 2012 in a change of strategy made possible by the deep recession there

Lewis Hamilton not motivated by money
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton insists money is far from a motivating factor in his life despite his propulsion to fame and fortune in recent years.

All-new V12 for Rolls-Royce RR4
The forthcoming 'small' Rolls-Royce RR4, previewed by the 200EX concept will be powered by an all-new turbocharged 6.

Thai car production starts to sputter
Local manufacturers as well as the regional units of Mitsubishi, Ford and General Motors are feeling the effects of the global slowdown as the country's exports declined 33 per cent in February

No M model for new BMW Z4
BMW has confirmed that it will not be producing an M version of the new Z4 roadster.

No M model for new BMW Z4
BMW has confirmed that it will not be producing an M version of the new Z4 roadster.

Petrol versus steam
More than 100 prewar cars will be pitted against the might of the Flying Scotsman train in a new 'road versus rail' time trial.

Porsche Panamera prices announced
The Stuttgart sports car maker's new gran turismo arrives in September.

CBI supports scrappage scheme

CBI supports scrappage scheme

Free grand prix gospel
Celebrate the new Formula One season with a free copy of Autosport magazine.

Felipe Massa: F1 2009 driver profile
Brazilian Ferrari driver's growing maturity could turn breakthrough season of 2008 into championship triumph in 2009.

Kimi Raikonnen: F1 2009 driver profile
Ferrari's Finn is still lightning quick on the track even though his F1 future remains under a cloud.

Ferrari F1: 2009 driver team and car guide analysis and statistics
Growing maturity of Felipe Massa and a resurgence in form for Kimi Raikonnen could make Ferrari unstoppable.

Heikki Kovalainen: F1 2009 driver profile
McLaren's 'other' driver will have to improve on his debut season if he is to retain his place in the team.

Lewis Hamilton: F1 2009 driver profile
Immense pressure on F1's youngest champion Lewis Hamilton as he prepares to defend his title with McLaren.

McLaren Mercedes F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
Team ideally placed to challenge for honours in F1's brave new world. And they have Lewis Hamilton.

Nick Heidfeld: F1 2009 driver profile
Nine seasons into his F1 career BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld is under severe pressure from his younger teammate Robert Kubica.

Robert Kubica: F1 2009 driver profile
Sensational in the 2008 F1 championship BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica has the ability and determination to threaten again this season.

BMW Sauber F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
BMW Sauber's forward planning could pay off for Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld this season.

Nelson Piquet Jnr: F1 2009 driver profile
Renault's Brazilian driver must prove he has the hunger as well as the pedigree to succeed in Formula One.

Fernando Alonso: F1 2009 driver profile
Still arguably the best in F1 rumour and speculation still surround Fernando Alonso and his future with Renault.

Renault F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
With their French manufacturer and twice world champion Fernando Alonso still on board Renault F1 start 2009 in bullish mood.

Jarno Trulli: F1 2009 driver profile
One of two ageing Italians on the grid Toyota's Jarno Trulli has raced in more than 200 grands prix but is one of the quickest over a lap.

Timo Glock: F1 2009 driver profile
Toyota's young German driver Timo Glock must make a name for himself in the 2009 F1 championship.

Toyota F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
Critical season ahead for Japanese team still searching for its maiden Formula One grand prix victory.

Sebastien Bourdais: F1 2009 driver profile
Frenchman has critics to prove wrong after replacing Takuma Sato.

Sebastien Buemi: F1 2009 driver profile
For Vettel read Buemi. Toro Rosso wasted no time in bringing in another promising youngster to compensate for the one just gone.

Toro Rosso F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
Can Red Bull's sister team Toro Rosso build on their maiden F1 grand prix at Monza in 2008 without Sebastian Vettel?

French city car figures up
Production of several French city cars increased by almost 10 per cent last month, as European scrapping incentive schemes have increased buyer demand.

French city car figures up
Production of several French city cars increased by almost 10 per cent last month, as European scrapping incentive schemes have increased buyer demand.

Mark Webber: F1 2009 driver profile
Australian with a reputation for dominating F1 teammates has a job on his hands at Red Bull Racing in 2009.

Sebastian Vettel: F1 2009 driver profile
His debut grand prix win at Monza in 2008 makes Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel the hottest property in F1.

Red Bull F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
With supremelytalented driver Sebastian Vettel on board 2009 could be the season that propels Red Bull Racing to the forefront in Formula One.

Kazuki Nakajima: F1 2009 driver profile
It is hard to look beyond the fact that Kazuki Nakajima is merely the beneficiary of Williams' engine deal with Toyota.

Nico Rosberg: F1 2009 driver profile
A huge season for the Williams driver being his fourth in Formula One during which time he has amassed just 41 points.

Williams F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
Opportunity knocks for Williams under F1's new regulations and tighter budgets but drivers Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima are under pressure.

Rubens Barrichello: F1 2009 driver profile
Experience won him a lease of life in F1 now the Brazilian driver must prove his worth to Brawn GP in its maiden season.

Brawn GP F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
Despite Honda's departure from Formula One the early signs are promising for Brawn GP and its drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.

Jenson Button: F1 2009 driver profile
Nine years on form his debut British driver hoping to challenge F1 frontrunners at last.

Adrian Sutil F1 2009 driver profile
It was one of the sights of 2008. With just laps to go at Monaco Adrian Sutil and his Force India car were heading for a sensational fourth place.

Force India F1: 2009 team and car guide analysis and statistics
A season of progress is in store for Vijay Mallya's Force India with the experience of Giancarlo Fisichella and speed of Adrian Sutil behind the wheel.

Giancarlo Fisichella: F1 2009 driver profile
One of the oldest on the grid the Force India driver is still hanging in there thanks to the wealth of experience he has accumulated over 13 years in F1.

The Gear Box
Carrelated musthaves and where to buy them online.

Playing by the new rules
A comprehensive shakeup of the rules is intended to ensure that the 2009 season which starts this weekend in Australia is memorable for close racing rather than politics.

Car scrapping incentives
State-run incentive schemes such as those implemented by Germany and France achieve what chucking money at manufacturers does not

Taming the tough times
In the quest for frugality take stock of what you have and employ the art of motorcycle maintenance.

Discounts galore
Our consumer champion unearths more great deals on new and nearlynew cars.

BMW 135i to race at Melbourne
BMW will race a 135i coupe against a BMW F1 car and an Australian V8 Supercar at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

BMW 135i to race at Melbourne
BMW will race a 135i coupe against a BMW F1 car and an Australian V8 Supercar at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

India's Tata Motors launches Nano 'world's cheapest car'
"World's cheapest car" designed to bring auto ownership to the masses.

Valeo chief executive quits over strategy
The French car parts maker said its chief executive, Thierry Morin, is stepping down in a disagreement over strategy and named Jacques Aschenbroich as his replacement

Tata Nano launched in India
The Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car, is being launched in Mumbai today.

Dacia UK launch could be back on
Dacia could be launched in the UK “within months” if the government gives the green light to a pay-to-scrap scheme.

Gerrard's Range Rover is a steal
Car Enthusiast - Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star to sell his car on Auto Trader - giving fans a rare chance to own some unique memorabilia.

First blood to Audi
R15 sets the tone for Le Mans with victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring

Nippon negotiates 60% cut in coking coal price
Global steelmakers are to pay substantially less for coking coal in the coming year after Nippon Steel, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, negotiated a nearly 60% reduction in term contract prices with a major Australian supplier

UK car production hits record low
Car Enthusiast - Car production in the UK has plummeted to its lowest level for nearly three decades.

Three-year wait for world's cheapest car
Car Enthusiast - The Tata Nano is launched in Mumbai today (March 23rd), but Indian buyers will have to wait up to three years to get their cars.

Abu Dhabi investor buys 9% of Daimler
Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments is to take a 9.1 per cent stake in Daimler in a €1.95bn ($2.6bn) move to bolster the German premium carmaker, becoming its...

Cash cushion helps Daimler to protect its independence
"Cash is king" has become a winged phrase among carmaker executives faced with an accelerating downturn rapidly depleting companies of their liquidity reserves. At...

Beijing drives car and steel mergers message
Beijing is encouraging its biggest carmakers - Shanghai Automotive Industry CorpSAIC, FAW, Dongfeng and Changan - to lead consolidation of its automobile industry...

Dirhams for Daimler
These days, carmakers need cash any way they can get it. Increasingly, that means begging for handouts from cash-strapped governments. German authorities should...

Beijing drives consolidation of automobile and steel sectors
Beijing is encouraging its biggest carmakers - Shanghai Automotive Industry CorpSAIC, FAW, Dongfeng and Changan - to lead consolidation of its automobile industry...

Beijing drives car and steel mergers message
Beijing is encouraging its biggest carmakers * Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp, FAW, Dongfeng and Changan * to lead consolidation of its automobile industry...

Abu Dhabi investor buys 9% of Daimler
Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments is to take a 9.1 per cent stake in Daimler in a €1.95bn (£1.84bn) move to bolster the German premium carmaker, becoming its...

Ashok to stay at half capacity
The Indian truckmaker expects to keep its factories operating at half capacity until the latter part of the year, as it calls on New Delhi for support in the face of the downturn

Vanmaker's future hangs in balance
Whitehall officials spent the weekend making last-ditch attempts to contact possible buyers for LDV, including a potential investor from the Far East, after the collapse of a management buyout bid

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