Auto News 5

General Motors is asking dealers to order more vehicles to earn incentive cash but with a provision the automaker says is designed to balance dealer inventories. Full story...

Automotive News and the Association of Finance and#38; Insurance Professionals are hosting a two-day conference May 6 and 7 and#x2014; and delivering it to your computer. Full story...

Tim Sunburg could see that things were coming undone at Denny Hecker Automotive Group back in mid-October. Sunburg, a service adviser at Hecker's Ford dealership in Monticello, Minn. Full story...

The Lincoln MKZ was restyled and re-engineered for the 2010 model year. The most striking change is the large split grille with tall vertical fins, key elements of Lincoln's new design language. Full story...

As the Detroit 3 plead for federal loans, Asian and European competitors continue investing in the United States. Even in another market downturn, they are building assembly plants in a relentless search for new and growing segments. Full story...

As GM's cash cushion shrinks, suppliers who are nervous about GM's ability to pay rely on trade credit insurance and#x2014; a policy that guarantees suppliers will be paid for delivered parts if their customer, the automaker, defaults. Full story...

Automakers are whacking TV commercials, events and other spending as they urgently cut marketing costs to conserve cash. Full story...

Before voting on aid to ailing automakers, Republicans in the Senate will take aim at the UAW and some benefits that many Americans find excessive. Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo. Full story...

Financing for credit-challenged customers is much harder to find in today's credit-starved market, but determined dealerships are still getting financing for some subprime customers. 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...

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...