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Are GM planning to shut Vauxhall for good?

Could General Motors (GM) be planning to close Vauxhall down for good as they seek an answer to huge losses in Europe. General Motors has had its share of problems in the last few years, not least the bailout needed to save it from bankruptcy in the US. That US bailout has seen GM return to profit in the US, but GM Europe continues to be a big hole in its accounts as the European car market continues to struggle with over capacity and a lack of buyers for traditional mainstream cars.

Video: Classic Car TV goes to the Monterey Motorsports Reunion, rides in a classic T-Bird

Our friends at Hagerty are back with the fourth episode of Hagerty Classic Car TV. This time, host Matt Richmond takes us to California for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at and takes a spin in a classic Ford Thunderbird. News coverage includes the Fall Auburn Auction, where some rare vehicles sold for less than expected; Texas speed limits, and the Freddie Mercury Edition Lotus Evora.

2012 Mercedes SLK55 WILL get 5.5 litre V8

2012 Mercedes SLK55 to get naturally aspirated 5.5 litre V8 (2011 SLK photo) You never really know until it’s officially announced, but we did expect the 2012 Mercedes SLK55 to get the new 5.5 litre V8. When Mercedes revealed the new SLK back in January, we knew there were still two more versions to come for 2012 – the SLK55 and the Diesel SLK – and that we’d get the official details later. Well, now it’s later – at least for the SLK55.