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The Italian World Champion finished up two days of testing a quarter-second ahead of Casey Stoner, with Nicky Hayden a further 0.2 sec behind. Full story...

The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand. Full story...

The newest two-wheel offering from the Bavarian manufacturer is a major hit on the market, with the searing performance that comes from 200 hp at speed - enough to tempt adventurous car people across the line and try two wheels to generate their jollies. Full story...

Team Penske's Will Power led a Penske one-two-three on the final day of IndyCar testing at Barber Motorsports Park like he did the day before. Full story...

Team iSport driver Davide Valsecchi won the Bahrain feature race today and clinched the GP2 Asia Series title. Full story...

The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand. Full story...

Here is a photo gallery of the turbo diesel Peugeot 908 LMP1 endurance car in its 2010 version as seen during an intensive test session held recently. Full story...

Insolvency chiefs from British firm Bridge Business Recovery have been appointed as liquidators of motor racing outfit A1 Grand Prix's parent company. Full story...

The new concept car offers a particularly good rendition of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in all its dynamic, efficient and innovative qualities, at the same time representing the ongoing development of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 with their drivetrain technology already in production. Full story...

With its agile handling and direct steering, the new Audi A1 is just a lot of fun. Dr. Horst Glaser, Head of Chassis Development at AUDI AG, tested the A1 together with DTM pilot Markus Winkelhock. Full story...

In March 1985, Volvo Car Corporation showed the result of yet another cooperation in the field of luxury between Sweden and Italy, the Volvo 780, designed and built by Bertone in Turin. The event took place on the Volvo Cars stand at the Geneva Motor Show. Full story...

CLEVELAND - Ford Motor Company is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at its Cleveland operations to build a new fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which has expected class-leading highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 305 horsepower. Full story...

Wolfsburg - Protecting the environment is simple and everyone can help in their everyday lives. This is the message of the new image and marketing campaign called 'Think Blue.' which the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is launching on February 27, 2010. Building on one of the best-known environmental labels in the automobile industry, "BlueMotion", Volkswagen is sending out a new signal for sustainable mobility. Full story...

When the new Formula-1 season gets underway in Bahrain next month, it will mark the debut of the most spectacular and powerful Official F1 Safety Car of all time. Full story...

Team principal of the new Campos Meta Formula 1 team Colin Kolles on Friday confirmed reports that Indian GP2 driver Karun Chandhok is close to securing a deal to race in 2010. Full story...

Vitaly Petrov has been given until the middle of the 2010 season to start scoring points, according to the Russian rookie. Full story...

The race to perfect ultra-fast pitstops in 2010 continues to heat up. Full story...

Adrian Sutil insists it was more "sensible" to stay with Force India in 2010 rather than gamble on securing a seat with a top team. Full story...

Lucas di Grassi's crash on Thursday raised fears that Virgin had experienced another wing failure. Full story...

It sure seems like the folks at Lexus had a strange epiphany. While most premium car makers offer mastodons that can barely withstand a little country dirt, Toyota's luxury division has endowed the redesigned GX with some of the best off-road capabilities in the business. Full story...