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Nova Scotia municipalities and community groups that have ideas for more environmental-friendly transportation projects can now get some financial help. The government has announced that grants are available for rural communities that have green transportation projects. The deadline for applications is December 22nd. Full story...

For the 2009 DTM season, Audi wants no less than to become the first automobile manufacturer in the history of 'New DTM' to succeed in winning a title for a third consecutive time; having secure the championship in 2007 and 2008. Full story...

Gerhard Berger could be set for a rapid return to formula one, mere days after it was announced he has pulled his 50 per cent share out of the Toro Rosso team. Full story...

Sidestepping blame for the axe of the Canadian grand prix, Bernie Ecclestone insists governments did not do enough to save the Montreal race. Full story...

Mosport International Raceway's 2009 major event schedule, released today, will again feature the only Canadian stop in North America's premier sports car championship - the American Le Mans Series, along with two rounds each in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and the Parts Canada Superbike Championship. Full story...

On Sunday November 30, Nicolas Prost won the Euroseries 3000 Championship title in the final round on the Magione circuit (Italy). Full story...

The Ford Model T first went on sale in October of 1908, and with a sticker of $825 it wasn't the affordable American dream that it became 17-years later when it sold for just $260. The introduction of the mass-assembly production line in 1915 enabled Henry Ford to build the cookie-cutter vehicles at a rate never before imagined. By May 26, 1927, 15 million Model Ts had been sold to primarily members of the burgeoning middle class in North America and around the world. Full story...

Nova Scotia municipalities and community groups that have ideas for more environmental-friendly transportation projects can now get some financial help. The government has announced that grants are available for rural communities that have green transportation projects. The deadline for applications is December 22nd. Full story...

The MotoGP World Championship begins its usual winter testing ban period today (Wednesday, December 1st) in a complete embargo on on-track action until January 21st, 2009. Full story...

Formula one teams will discuss Bernie Ecclestone's 'medals' scoring system for the first time this week, according to BMW-Sauber chief Mario Theissen. Full story...

The circuit of Hockenheim is unlikely to be able to host the German grand prix in 2010 or beyond, the circuit's boss Karl-Josef Schmidt has been quoted as saying. Full story...

On Sunday November 30, Nicolas Prost won the Euroseries 3000 Championship title in the final round on the Magione circuit (Italy). Full story...

Rubens Barrichello, who is fighting to remain in formula one won the charity 'International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs' race. However, he has been vocal about the controversial driving tactics of certain rivals. Full story...

Sidestepping blame for the axe of the Canadian grand prix, Bernie Ecclestone insists governments did not do enough to save the Montreal race. Full story...

For the 2009 DTM season, Audi wants no less than to become the first automobile manufacturer in the history of 'New DTM' to succeed in winning a title for a third consecutive time; having secure the championship in 2007 and 2008. Full story...

The circuit of Hockenheim is unlikely to be able to host the German grand prix in 2010 or beyond, the circuit's boss Karl-Josef Schmidt has been quoted as saying. Full story...

According to the well-informed Indianapolis Star, Venezuelan Ernesto Viso has almost confirmed that he will be back for a second year with HVM Racing for the 2009 season of IndyCar. Full story...

Spring is a time of rebirth and new beginnings, and BMW's MINI division knows it. Their 2009 MINI Convertible model will be familiar looking- though it will ride an all new body / chassis and drivetrain. A new interior is featured as well. Full story...

Gerhard Berger could be set for a rapid return to formula one, mere days after it was announced he has pulled his 50 per cent share out of the Toro Rosso team. Full story...

Since the introduction of the Miata in 1990, Mazda has understood one important thing: it's not just about building a vehicle, that vehicle has to become an extension of the driver. The idea of driving enjoyment has become the dogma behind each and every Mazda product. The CX-7, widely derived from the 2005 MX-Crossport Concept, perfectly embodies the idea of sport in the term "sport utility vehicle". In addition to devastating good looks for a third year running, the CX-7 boasts the technical prowess true the brand's dynamics. Full story...