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Formula One costs unsustainable, says governing FIA
F1's governing body ensures the sport was financially sustainable after Honda's withdrawal. -Reuters - AsiaOne
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Cash-strapped Honda quits over financial crisis
Honda Motor president Takeo Fukui made the announcement at an emotional press conference.
Toro Rosso keep Sato's F1 comeback hopes alive
Japan's Takuma Sato will test again for the race-winning Toro Rosso team in Spain next week.
New Golf Plus premieres at Bologna Motor Show
Engines remain to be confirmed but a range of petrol and diesel options are being considered.
Volkswagen diesel car wins "Green Car of the Year"
It is the first time a diesel-powered car has taken the industry's top environmental honour.
Fastlane: Raining Audis
The German carmaker is capping 2008 with three more Audi models while Porsche's Cayenne gets a diesel engine.
Hockenheim's F1 future in doubt over finances
Hockenheim made a loss of S$10.24 million on this year's German Grand Prix.
007's amphibious Lotus fetches $260,000 at auction
The 1976 Lotus Esprit was driven on land and under water in the 1977 film.
Motor racing-Jordan ridicules Ecclestone's medals plan
Former team boss Jordan poured cold water on Ecclestone's plans to have the drivers' world championship. -AFP
Fisichella confident of Force India future
Fisichella insisted that he has no fears over his seat with the Force India team in the 2009 season. -AFP
Mazda6 is Car of the Year
The 2.5 litre won the New Straits Times/Maybank "Overall Car of the Year 2008" award.
Electric vehicles all the buzz at LA auto show
Auto industry's move to greener and more fuel-efficient technology appears to be gaining momentum.
F1 seals 5-yr deal with LG
LG would become an official sponsor of F1; it will also acquire rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.
Proton launches cars at pyramids
Proton is the third car brand after BMW and Jaguar to have launched outdoors at the historical site.
Carmakers grinding to a halt
Plummeting demand has hit carmakers hard as drivers cut back on consumption and switch over to smaller cars ? or public transport.
Uncertain times? Local ops of Chrysler, GM still upbeat
S'pore subsidiaries of the US giants optimistic about the future.
Touring cars keen to come when track is ready
They have been approached four times to stage a leg of the World Touring Car Championship here.
Cut COE supply? Only for the right reasons
Quota-cut pleas from motor traders do not deserve much sympathy.
ComfortDelGro buys Aussie bus company
It will pay A$149.2m for Kefford Group, fourth largest bus operator in Victoria.