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Motoring TV pioneer Peter Wherrett dies
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Motoring TV pioneer Peter Wherrett dies

Well before Top Gear there was Torque, and under that famous cap, Wherrett was the opinionated host who told it like it was.

New York Auto Show
Events

New York Auto Show 2009

US correspondent John Lamm sniffs out what's on show in the Big Apple.

GT-R takes off with a 7:27
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GT-R takes off with a 7:27

Nissan has done it again, this time clocking a 7:27:56 around the Nurburgring Nordschleife ...

Karmann gone
Industry

Karmann gone

Long-time coachbuilder Karmann files for insolvency.

Spiders in downtown Tokyo
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Spiders in downtown Tokyo

Alfa Romeo's gorgeous 8C Spider has landed in Tokyo and already the order book is starting to fill up.

BUZZ: GM in 'intense' preparations for bankruptcy
Industry

BUZZ: GM in 'intense' preparations for bankruptcy

A source close to GM says the carmaker is preparing to file for the big B.

<i>More</i> good news from Ford: debt down by US$9.9 Billion
Industry

More good news from Ford: debt down by US$9.9 Billion

There's still a long way to go for the Blue Oval, but restructuring initiatives will reduce its overall debt by 28 percent.

Less pay, but jobs stay at Holden Oz
Industry

Less pay, but jobs stay at Holden Oz

Holden has decreased its production to a single shift, but says it has done so to protect its Elizabeth plant and retain its employees.

New design chief at Mazda
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New design chief at Mazda...

Laurens van den Acker, the man who brought a smile to Mazda's latest generation, is rumoured to be returning to Europe as new design head Ikuo Maeda takes to the drawing board.

Holden EcoLine gets the green light
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Holden EcoLine gets the green light

Social, environmental and ethical acceptance at the flash of a badge.

Button down the hatches!
Motorsport

Button down the hatches!

GP Wrap: Brawn, Williams and Toyota bring home a monsoonal Malaysian GP in Sepang.

Brabham wins ALMS race on the streets of St Petersburg
Motorsport

Brabham wins ALMS race on the streets of St Petersburg

Acura posts its first LMP1 victory with an Aussie behind the wheel ...

Keeping up with the Raymonds
Motorsport

Keeping up with the Raymonds

ARC Wrap: Brothers Glen and Matt Raymond take their first stage, Heat, and round win in a tough ARC Quit Forest Rally in Western Australia.

Sube kicks on with big March
Industry

Sube kicks on with big March

What downturn? Rex and Forester cut fine figures in latest sales results.

Aussie Brabham drives toward Sebring victory
Motorsport

Aussie Brabham drives toward Sebring victory

Sebring reeks of history, but the books may be rewritten this year if David Brabham and Acura continue their current course.

US MAIL: Detroit's dramas continue ...
Industry

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 ...
News

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
Industry

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
Industry

Benz boss parks the crystal ball

Uncertain year ahead but von Sanden remains positive in the face of the economy.

BUZZ: Wagoner steps down
Industry

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
Motorsport

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
Motorsport

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
Motorsport

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
Motorsport

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 ...