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We get a glimpse of hot rod heaven at Grand National Roadster Show

The Grand National Roadster Show is turning 60. It seems like only yesterday that it was 50. It does not seem like yesterday that it was just starting out--60 years is a long time.

Volkswagen takes stake in Suzuki

VW takes a 19.9% stake in Suzuki We’re back on the co-operation and rationalisation path again, this time with Volkswagen and Suzuki, with the announcement that VW is to take a 19.9% stake in Suzuki, with Suzuki in turn re-investing up to half of the proceeds in to Volkswagen shares. This deal has been on the cards for some time but has obviously been pushed in to reality by the changing landscape for car manufacturers, where they seek to find a more secure future with takeovers, mergers and partnerships. Which is all very logical, even if it will inevitably lead to less choice for the car buyer in the long term.

Ram expands Black Package to Heavy Duty pickup range

The mean visual treatment of the Ram 1500 Black Express package is spreading to other trucks in the Ram lineup. That's right; fans of the blacked-out look will no longer need to buy aftermarket parts separately, or resort to rattle-can customization. Their truck has arrived.