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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.

Carbon trading
Tesla expands with the Model S four-door sedan. Wheels US correspondent John Lamm reports.

2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI review
Will the latest iteration of the iconic Golf GTI live up to its genius genealogy? Dep-Ed Jesse Taylor reports from the international launch in St Tropez.

FIRST DRIVE: 2010 Lambo Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
Drop-dead gorgeous drop-top draws the birds in the Canary Islands. Wheels’ US correspondent John Lamm drives the latest Lamborghini.

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.

GT-R RETROSPECTIVE: Skyline GT-R: Obakemono!
Road and track versions revealed.

Ford recalls all nat-atmo Territory SUVs
A brake hose problem has led Ford Australia to voluntarily recall all non-turbocharged MkI Territory models …

Green Blue-Will
Hyundai’s new hybrid breaks cover ahead of its hometown show.

No-shows at Tokyo
International automakers are staying home and tucking in early, leaving Japan to dance by itself in October…

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.

Formula femme – Leanne Tander
She has the speed, the determination, even the surname, so can Leanne Tander become the first woman to secure a seat in a V8 Supercar?

Motor sport shows its generous side
V8 Racers put in a big effort for the Victorian bushfire and North Queensland flood appeals.

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.