Renault company chief Carlos Ghosn said a final decision on the future of their Formula One team would be taken "before the end of the year".

Cameron McConville survived the most frightening crash in V8 Supercars this year, but a far more conventional shunt convinced the Bathurst runner-up to quit the sport.

Renault has held an emergency board meeting in Paris to discuss pulling out of Formula One, as Toyota announced it was quitting the sport.

Formula One is reeling after Toyota became the latest automaker to quit the motor sport in response to the economic crisis, days after tyre manufacturer Bridgestone pulled out.

After an impressive debut season in the big time Australian driver Marcos Ambrose has cemented his place in the competitive US NASCAR series with a new two-year deal.

The Williams Formula One team have announced their drivers for next year will be veteran Brazilian Rubens Barichello and German rookie Nico Hulkenberg.

The new Boxster Spyder is due next year, inspired by the legendary James Dean 550 Spyder.

Ultimate M3 arrives boasting 450bhp V8 and track-inspired suspension

Vauxhall's latest takes the compact crown in the Golden Steering Wheel awards.

Figures for October show new car registrations are up 31.6% to 168,942 units.

Designers envision what young drivers will want from their cars in the year 2030.

All new, larger 3-Series spied.

Bosses at Toyota blame economic crisis for Formula One withdrawal.

US giant cancels sale to Magna because European arm is too important

Bankrupt US giant cancels sale to Magna because European arm is too important

Mighty new Scirocco R vs original, top 40 cars that hold their value, electric Renault's driven, BMW's Fiesta

Watch the hottest Scirocco and Golf on the move for the first time, plus VW has released prices and details for the newcomers

Special edition version of Kia's mini-MPV tempts with host of goodies and sharp look