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With the arrival of spring each year, many of us look upon our filthy cars with dismay and decide a good spot of spring cleaning is in order. No one really likes to drive a car that could pass for the local garbage dump. Also, improper care of your vehicle can eventually lead to the deterioration of the fabric and paint, which in turn can affect the resale value or force you to fork over more of your hard-earned cash when the lease is up.

Fiat SpA is preparing to raise its ownership stake in Chrysler Group to 30 percent as soon as this week, said two people familiar with the matter. An announcement may come as soon as tomorrow or Tuesday.

The Swedish government is working to enable Saab to receive a commercial bank loan to let the cash-strapped carmaker avoid bankruptcy, three people familiar with the situation said.

The Swedish government is working to enable Saab to receive a commercial bank loan to let the cash-strapped carmaker avoid bankruptcy, three people familiar with the situation said.

Alfa Romeo's return to North America has been delayed at least a half year partly because Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not satisfied with the design of the cars that will lead the brand's comeback in the crucial market, people with direct...

Alfa Romeo's return to North America has been delayed at least a half year partly because Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not satisfied with the design of the cars that will lead the brand's comeback in the crucial market, people with direct...

When talking about the Volkswagen Jetta, in our collective consciousness we're on the verge of a luxury vehicle. The car that slotted in between the fuel-efficient Golf and the larger Passat played a key role in the automaker's ascension, offering a middle ground between the two. Which, sadly, was evidenced by a slightly exorbitant price tag.

Frenchman Tristan Vautier finished what he had begun in pre-season testing: he won the second round of the Star Mazda Series, in Barber Motorsports Park, where he had completely dominated both in qualifying and before the season kicked-in.

The cancellation of the 2011 Bahrain season opener was a god-send for the HRT team, technical boss Geoff Willis has admitted.

A handful of F1 drivers have admitted surprise at hearing 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen's plans to race in NASCAR.

Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett managed to get pass the No. 99 Gainsco car to win a third race in as many occasions so far this season in the Grand-Am Rolex Series.

The adjustable rear wing problem on Mercedes' 2011 car might not be fully fixed until the Turkish grand prix next month.

Bernie Ecclestone in Malaysia has continued his push against F1's radical new engine rules for 2013.

Carl Edwards held off Brad Keselowski claiming the first victory for a Ford Mustang in NASCAR's Nationwide series. Paul Menard finished third in a Chevrolet.

Team Moore's Victor Garcia claimed his first Sunoco Pole Award after the Firestone Indy Lights qualifying session at Barber Motorsports Park by touring the 2.38-mile, 17-turn natural-terrain course, in 1:17.279 seconds.

Ferrari is the first team to announce its intentions to follow Red Bull down the path of 'flexible' front wings.

Sebastian Vettel extended his championship lead on Sunday by winning the Malaysian grand prix.

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have both been penalised following their stoush in the Malaysian grand prix.

After dominating the free practice sessions, Will Power (Team Penske) earned his second pole of the season at the Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for the Indy Honda Grand Prix of Alabama.

Extreme performance summer tires include models designed to offer the ultimate high-speed performance - either on wet or dry pavement - for sports coupes and sedans. These aggressively-styled tires can all be driven on the road. Some of them even meet the requirements of professional race tracks.