But manufacturer says rally bosses must convince it to take part
US workers offered incentives to leave company, as it fights over-employment
New concept at Detroit motor show, alongside production CTS-V Coupe
A8's sat-nav will be the first to use Google Earth images
New £1.2 million supercar recorded going more than 220mph in testing
Company bosses admit desire to return with car that can win outright
Aston Cygnet, Jag XJ, 458 Italia; chaos at Porsche; Jag XFR; MG rover fallout; Half-price heroes
New 3-series; Noble M600 driven; new Bentley; British sports car special; ZR1 v Lambo; Aston Rapide
Firm puts 473bhp V8 in the Z4 - but it's not for road use
But chances of bid's success said to be "very slim"
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