The 77th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race is to have a high profile guest starter: at 15.00 on June 13th Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo will give the official start signal for the most prestigious endurance race in the racing world

Chrysler will be reborn this afternoon and begin a new era in alliance with Fiat, sources close to the Obama Administration have confirmed, the only sticking point will be whether the restructuring happens inside or outside a bankruptcy

As the day for the alliance between Fiat and Chrysler arrives another box was ticked as the UAW union members at Chrysler late last night ratified the settlement agreement with Chrysler, Fiat and the U.S. Treasury Department

This weekend sees the opening round of the 2009 FIA GT International Championship where Maserati will begin the defence of its 2008 FIA GT Drivers’ and Team Championship titles at the UK’s Silverstone race track

Today is deadline day for Fiat and Chrysler to be in a position to convince the U.S. Treasury Department that they can form a viable alliance and with the option of Chapter 11 looming large as a number of key issues are still to be resolved

Italian Motorsport electronics specialist Magneti Marelli and British high-speed flywheel specialists Flybrid Systems today announce the collaboration to develop a new energy storage solution for the Kinetic Energy Recovery System

Fiat's Termini Imerese plant on Sicily has been reprieved from the threat of closure after the European Union (EU) granted the Italian carmaker 46 million euros of regional aid to invest in the development of the next generation Lancia Ypsilon

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera of Jason White lies just 6 seconds off the overall lead after the first day of action on the Targa Tasmania while the other similar machine of John Weeks is well placed in fourth, nine seconds adrift

One of the most famous collaborations in the history of motor racing sponsorship, between Lancia and Martini, is set to be revived after 17 years, with Lancia previewing a brand-new racing boat in association with the Italian drinks manufacturer

Ferrari has released more detailed information on the Ferrari 599XX project, the extreme track car it will prepare and run the cars on behalf of owners that will help it shape and develop new technology for future roadgoing supercars

Abarth UK has kicked off its celebrity media motorsport programme with a class win last weekend which came courtesy of Autocar’s Matt Rigby during Bognor Regis Motor Club’s well supported Sprint at Goodwood circuit near Chichester

Photo Gallery: Bognor Regis Motor Club Sprint, Goodwood

The race to take a stake in GM's European Vauxhall/Opel division appears to be turning into a two horse race at present between two very different bids being submitted by Fiat and Canadian components supplier Magna International

"Let’s say that I’m not too thrilled about the sixth place," says Kimi Raikkonen following Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, "but considering the circumstances I‘m glad I gained these three points, the first of this season for me and for the team"

A special Fiat Ducato vehicle to be used by Pope Benedict XVI today for his visit to the areas hit by the earthquake was produced in the largest factory in Abruzzo, the Sevel Val di Sangro plant located around 100 km from L’Aquila

Over 100 Fiat Grande Punto vans have been supplied to E.ON’s meter reading division by Fiat Professional with the new vans being funded by Lloyds TSB Autolease and having been specially prepared for this particular activity

Another hurdle to the Chrysler-Fiat alliance has been cleared as Daimler AG, Chrysler, Cerberus and the US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation have signed an agreement that will see the German carmaker write off its stake

Iveco is gearing-up production of its right-hand drive natural gas powered Daily in the UK following the success of a six month trial which saw the vehicle used for recycling and street cleansing operations on behalf of Camden Council

With the clock rapidly ticking down to Thursday's deadline for Fiat and Chrysler to forge a deal all parties are working round the clock to and Fiat has said it is still anxious to go ahead even if Chrysler is pushed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Thousands of Canadian Auto Workers members working at Chrysler facilities in Brampton, Windsor and Etobicoke have voted in favour of a new restructuring agreement, ratifying the deal by 87 pct during meetings held over the past two days

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, once again attracting 50 stunning cars, and amongst the cars honoured the special prize for Best Restoration was awarded to a Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina

Another piece has dropped into place after the United Auto Workers union that represents Chrysler's workers in the U.S. announced last night that a settlement agreement has been reached with Chrysler, Fiat and the U.S. Treasury Department

Former Targa Tasmania winner Jason White will be in action when the 18th edition of Australia’s ultimate tarmac rally gets underway tomorrow with the 36 year-old once again driving the rear-wheel drive Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera