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The Vettel Karusel
Motorsport

The Vettel Karusel

At only 21 years of age, Sebastian Vettel has been honoured with his own corner at the Nurburgring.

2009 Detroit Motor Show
Events

2009 Detroit Motor Show

This year's North American International Auto Show promised more surprises and melodrama than a midday US soap opera.

STI - a work of art?
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STI - a work of art?

Subaru has launched an STI gallery in Tokyo to honour its 20 year history.

In a lather - F1 soap opera continues
Motorsport

In a lather - F1 soap opera continues

Mosley threatens to quit, quits, then threatens to re-instate himself after Ferrari brands the ex-FIA boss a dictator.

Heir to a shaky throne
Industry

Heir to a shaky throne

Toyota CEO takes massive 30 percent paycut, predicts another two-years of financial loss.

The magical Castrol Six Hour
Motorsport

The magical Castrol Six Hour

Before the world championship motorcycle grand prix, our biggest and baddest race was the Castrol ...

Parallel parking cracks the front page in the United States
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Parallel parking cracks the front page in the United States

It's funny what makes news in the US ...

ESP mandatory by 2011
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ESP mandatory by 2011

All cars and four-wheel drives sold in Australia from 2011 will be required by law to have ESP.

Official: Nissan and V8 Supercars end partnership
Motorsport

Official: Nissan and V8 Supercars end partnership

Finding a replacement not a simple matter. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus nix any suggestion that they want the gig.

Gone with the flow - Laurens van den Acker
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Gone with the flow - Laurens van den Acker

The world's hottest car designer has jumped ship from Mazda to Renault, taking his flowing, nature-inspired vision with him. Robbo asks Laurens van den Acker why.

X6 proves the doubters (and motoring journos) wrong
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X6 proves the doubters (and motoring journos) wrong

The melding of a sports coupe and SUV has been a niche hit for BMW. Next - the X6 M rocket.

Shaking up the V8SA
Motorsport

Shaking up the V8SA

The appointment of Mark Skaife to the V8 Supercars Australia board was the only positive move in a rough week for the battling two-make series.

Le Mans 09 falls to Aussie David Brabham and a rampant Peugeot
Motorsport

Le Mans 09 falls to Aussie David Brabham and a rampant Peugeot

Despite dramas for both teams in the first 45 minutes, the anticipated battle between Peugeot and Audi never really happened as the Pug turbo-diesels dominated.

'Defective' Renault models banned from China
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'Defective' Renault models banned from China

Que? Here's a turn up as China, that bastion of quality and high-tech design, claims Renault has shipped them problem cars.

The resurrection of Chrysler
Industry

The resurrection of Chrysler

Forty two days. That's how long it took to bring bankrupt Chrysler back from the brink ...

A black and green tyre
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A black and green tyre

Hankook reckons motorists that low rolling resistance tyres and grip are NOT mutually exclusive.

Only four stars for Aussie Jazz, Soul
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Only four stars for Aussie Jazz, Soul

The new Honda Jazz and Kia Soul compacts fall short of an ANCAP five star safety rating - despite full marks in European NCAP tests.

The many GMs of General Motors
Industry

The many GMs of General Motors

The new New GM chairman is former AT&T chief Edward Whitacre, Jr.

Ladies, start  your engines...
Events

Ladies, start your engines...

In a fortnight, The Circuit Club will fire up its first all-female track day ...

What's in a name?
Events

What's in a name?

The cost cap is still fuelling speculation of a breakaway F1 championship, and Lotus adds to the fire with a lease of its namesake.

Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record
Motorsport

Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record

Sweden's world rally champ sets sights on cracking the 10 minute mark over the twisting 20km part dirt and part asphalt course.

Ambrose nails a strong sixth in Pocono 500 oval race
Motorsport

Ambrose nails a strong sixth in Pocono 500 oval race

The Aussie is getting to grips with the peculiar nuances of NASCAR oval racing.

The biggest motor sports event in Australia
Motorsport

The biggest motor sports event in Australia

... and it's not the Bathurst 1000 or the grand prix. Though that depends how motor sporting events are measured. Is nearly 600 machines enough?

US Mail: The consequences of GM's actions
Industry

US Mail: The consequences of GM's actions

From faultlines to full 'quake: Wheels' US correspondent John Lamm analyses the aftermath of the General Motors collapse.