Production of the new generation of Ford Focus models got underway today at the Ford plant in Saarlouis. The first car in the new series was driven off the production line by Joachim Rippel, Saarland Minister for Economic Affairs. Previewed

Ripping up a ribbon of asphalt at 230 mph, an open-wheel race car is not only a blur of speed, it is a marvel of science and technology. Built to exacting specifications and so finely tuned that an adjustment of

The deadline for this year's entries for The Dale Earnhardt Foundation's Legend Leadership Award is nearing, and The Dale Earnhardt Foundation is still looking for great ideas and problem solving. The Dale Earnhardt Legend Leadership Award was established to recognize

The Bahrain International Circuit was awarded the highest accolade by the V8 Supercars Championship during Monday night's end of season V8 Supercars Championship Awards ceremony in Melbourne, Australia. During the ceremony BIC's running of the Desert 400 race in November

Continued growth in crossover sales and increased demand for hybrids, fuel-efficient cars and Ford's industry-exclusive SYNC in-car connectivity technology drove Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) sales in November. Company sales totaled 182,951, up 0.4 percent versus a year ago. November marked

To help preserve NHRA's rich history and tradition while seizing on the success of nostalgic drag racing competition, NHRA has announced the formation of the "NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series" that will crown year-end points champions in 14 categories.

The popular exhibition will start on December 7th and the F.3000 protagonists will have the honor to open the Motorshow races. Seven teams will take part to the 11th Motor Show F.3000 race that this year will be remembered as

General Motors' extended-range electric vehicle concept arrives in Southern California on Thursday, giving Angelenos a rare, up close preview of the highly-anticipated Chevy Volt. The vehicle will be on display at hot spot locations throughout Los Angeles from December 6

After three consecutive monthly increases, GM dealers in the United States delivered 263,654 vehicles in November, down 11 percent compared with a year ago, reflecting continuing reductions in daily rental sales and softening industry demand. GM's retail car deliveries increased,

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever November sales of 197,189 vehicles, an increase of 0.3 percent over last November. "Rising fuel prices and sliding home values delivered a one-two punch this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive

For November 2007, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered a total of 28,071 vehicles, down 10.2% from the same month last year. "November was a soft month overall for industry retail sales," said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of

Cristiano Ronaldo made up for missing out on the European Footballer of the Year award by scoring both goals as Manchester United moved to within three points of leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win against Fulham at Old Trafford on

Indy Pro Series driver Marc Williams was named Junior Sportsman of the Year in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. The 18-year-old competed in six Indy Pro Series races in 2007 with Michael Crawford Motorsports, recording a best finish of

2007 IndyCar Series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti was honored with a Gregor Grant award during the annual Autosport Awards in London on Dec. 2. The Gregor Grant Trophy - named after Autosport's founding editor - is given

2004 IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan teamed with longtime friend Rubens Barrichello to win the 11th Granja Viana 500 on Dec. 2. Kanaan and Barrichello teamed with Felipe Giaffone, Lucas di Grassi and Renato Russo to claim their seventh victory,

A missed appearance at Chicagoland Speedway has led to a holiday gift from IndyCar Series driver Vitor Meira to members of the IndyCar Series' official fan club INDY DownForce. Meira was scheduled to attend a pre-race meet and greet in

Wembley Stadium has been transformed into a tarmac circuit ready for The Race of Champions in just under two weeks' time and organisers today announced further plans for the entertainment line-up. In between The Race of Champions heats, which will

There was no real chance that Harlequins would qualify for the semi-finals of the EDF Energy Cup. To progress they required a bonus point win and their opponents had to be prevented from gaining a losing bonus point. In the