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US MAIL: Detroit’s dramas continue …
Days of our Lives – eat your heart out. Wheels US correspondent John Lamm is on the edge of his seat as the drama unfolds in front of a damning global audience.
And now for some good news from Ford…
Ford Australia has improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions on the locally-built Falcon and Territory, while the entire Falcon range is now rated at five stars.
Not good enough: US Government rejects GM and Chrysler viability plans
UPDATED: Wagoner walks away with US$20 million while his company is left with another 60 days of conditional life support; Chrysler told to band with Fiat, or fail.
Benz boss parks the crystal ball
Uncertain year ahead but von Sanden remains positive in the face of the economy.
BUZZ: Wagoner steps down
GM’s Chariman and CEO is the latest victim of the Motown meltdown, as the US President demands his resignation before more money is lent.
Aussie F1 driver powered by FPV
Mark Webber swaps Renault power for Ford during last weekend’s AGP …
F1’s brave new world – a smashing triumph for Brawn
AGP RACE WRAP: Fairytale as Brawn and brains delivers stunning one-two in AGP. Peter McKay reports from Melbourne.
F1’s newest team finishes 1-2 in AGP
In an unlikely turn of events, Button and Barrichello beat the odds and take the AGP win, while last starters Toyota and Lewis Hamilton claw their way into the leaderboard’s pointy end.
Brawn flexes its muscle
QUALIFYING WRAP: Button and Barrichello of new team Brawn GP are on the front row of the Australian Grand Prix grid, while MclAren champ Lewis Hamilton and Toyota are stripped of their positions …
Protests against three F1 teams flung out by FIA
Brawn, Toyota and Williams cleared to race in Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren’s struggles only temporary says Kovalainen
We will be back on top soon, declares Lewis Hamilton’s teammate.
The Glockster tips all-Brawn front row
… and he’s not alone in believing the former Honda team will dominate.
Ford recalls all nat-atmo Territory SUVs
A brake hose problem has led Ford Australia to voluntarily recall all non-turbocharged MkI Territory models …
School project: F-Cell Roadster
Benz students build a fuel cell roadster with an old-school bent.
Cayenne GTS gets a $46K designer makeover
Limited run Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 is coming to Oz.
BUZZ: 2011 Yaris Hybrid?
The weapon Toyota needs to defeat the new, popular, and cheaper Honda Insight hybrid may not be the mighty Prius, but a smaller sword.
Motor sport shows its generous side
V8 Racers put in a big effort for the Victorian bushfire and North Queensland flood appeals.
Audi’s bum steer
EXCLUSIVE: Audi Q5 steering failures point the rings in the wrong direction… Wheels News Editor Sean Poppitt reports.
Swapsies for Subaru in WRC
ProDrive bring the Impreza back from the brink – and Gronholm out of retirement – for the next round of the World Rally Championship.
Clipsal fast facts
All you ever wanted or needed to know about the first race of the V8 Supercar season.
Another F1 shake-up
The FIA has changed the Formula 1 rules – again.
Porsche breaks a two-decade drought at Sebring
A Penske RS Spyder has taken line honours at the Sebring 12-hour, breaking a 20 year drought for Porsche, and an eight-year winning streak for Audi.
Toodles, Todt
Jean Todt has announced his retirement from Ferrari. But will the CEO actually retire, or is the world of F1 waiting for his return?
Spyker owner shot in the street
Alexander Antonov has been seriously hurt in an alleged assassination attempt outside his home in Moscow.
