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US Mail: The beginning of the end?
Wheels US correspondent John Lamm sits on the sidelines as Chrysler’s fight reaches its final minutes …
Sleeping satellites
It’s official – Porsche and Volkswagen emerge from merger talks with a united plan.
Ford says Tata to Jaguar and Land Rover
The Americans are ready to sell, and it’s an Indian company that leads the bidding war for the two famous British marques.
Concrete rewards for the green team
Honda hybrid drivers get parking advantages around Australia.
Audi’s R8 TDI on the skids?
Another amazing future car has reportedly been shelved in the wake of the GFC.
VW Scirocco circles the ‘Ring
The new GT24 petrol and gas powered Sciroccos have completed testing for the Nurburgring 24 Hour with class-leading results.
New owner Tata influence on Jaguar all positive
Forget the jokes about leaping elephants and tiger-skin seat covers – Tata’s purchase of Jaguar can only benefit the brand and customers, says Australian boss.
Max Mosley’s son found dead
F1 boss’s eldest son Alexander found dead of aa suspected drug overdose.
Lamborghini Toro Tractor Concept
An agricultural ride for the farmer who has everything.
April VFACTS
Then results are in, and the figures aren’t good, but there is a ray of light for some marques and models.
Bleeding dealerships and death threats
The latest update in the Chrysler bankruptcy saga.
Virtual Golf GTI
Take a to-scale model of the MkVI GTI for a virtual spin, and be transported back to your slot car days.
Ferrari does a hot deal on the 599XX project
Rich punters used as unpaid test drivers for supercar maker’s extreme track car.
Billion dollar blow for Holden as GM confirms Pontiac to be axed
Holden-built G8 a casualty as Pontiac heads towards the knackery.
Ambrose claims fantastic fourth at Talladega
Aussie Marcos nails his best oval track result.
GM euthanises Pontiac brand
Pontiac falls victim to GM re-oganisation. Repercussions for Holden?
Chrysler poised for imminent bankruptcy filing
US Treasury pushing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for troubled Detroit car maker, but Fiat – itself operating in the red – is happy to complete planned alliance.
Dollar dazzlers
GM’s CFO admits the company won’t make its June 1 repayment deadline, and will take its chances with its debtors instead, while Ford is offering dealerships for a dollar.
Gunman kills speed camera operator
Is this the ultimate protest again revenue raising?
Podium for Webber in Red Bull 1 – 2
Aussie Mark Webber shakes off the gremlins and lands a podium in the Chinese Grand Prix behind team mate Sebastien Vettel, as the diffuser debate is finally put to bed.
The fuel economy of the new Toyota Prius is bloody good …
… though not quite as good as the Japanese figures initially suggest.
Marcos Ambrose bags a Top 15 at Phoenix
No engine problems for Aussie Ambrose as he snaffles a boot-full of points.
Brabham robbed of Long Beach victory
Bizarre penalty costs Aussie a blue-ribbon American Le Mans sports car triumph.
Gold Star champ dies
Respected race engineer and team boss Graham Watson succumbs to cancer.