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Honda's restyled their Element to bring its looks in line with the new fascia found on their heavier duty machinery like the Ridgeline and Pilot. The exterior should keep fans of the flexible and adventurous model happy- as it's still instantly recognizable as an Element from any angle. However, the application of a more athletic grille, chunkier bumpers, blocky fenders and revised head and taillights give it a more confident and capable look. Read more ...

Oakville, Ontario - There was a time when the color black played a major role at Ford. However, from what I've seen on a recent tour of the company's Oakville Assembly Plant, green is becoming the prominent color nowadays. Yes, Ford is ramping up its Eco-friendly Fumes-to-Fuel program and will soon be turning emissions into "green energy". Read more ...

The next few days could change the way things are. Two major events - a Grand Prix and the U.S. elections - could mark a new beginning. Read more ...

Champion's parents to wave Brazil Grand Prix chequered flag, and a white livery for Coulthard's Red Bull in his last career race. Read more ...

Porsche's PCM 3.0 communications system has been hailed as 'exceptionally user friendly' and given an award for its design, development and ease of use. PCM 3.0 is the central control unit for all audio, navigation and communications functions in the German automakers vehicle lineup. It's just won the USE-WARE Award from VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess-und Automatisierungstechnik, in recognition for providing owners with simple, quick access to functions that keep them on course, entertained and in touch. Read more ...

All three major NASCAR series will be racing the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. But all eyes will be on the Sprint Cup series as points leader Jimmie Johnson could very well grab his third championship in a row, something that has been done only once in NASCAR's history. Read more ...

Three weeks after a double helping of Mediterranean asphalt, the WRC moves 9000km east and back to gravel roads for the 14th and penultimate challenge of the year, Pioneer Carrozzeria Rally Japan, which starts on Thursday 30 October. Read more ...

Nelson Piquet has admitted he might lose his Renault Formula 1 seat because the team is under pressure to sign a French driver in 2009. Read more ...

This week, Auto123.com featured the following vehicle road tests: The BMW M3, a powerful sedan that thumbs its nose at Ferrari. The Mazda CX-9, the ideal partner to haul around your little pack of Cub scouts. The 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Sport, an undeniably sporty sedan marking a return to the Maxima's roots. On a different note, we invite you to check out our video taken at the annual get-together of the automobile journalists of Canada, held last week at Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario. Don't forget that Auto123.com is also a team of specialized motorsports journalists that offers detailed, daily coverage of all important Canadian and international championships. Read more ...

The Canadian Car of Year named by the members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) arouses, year after year, a considerable number of comments. But if the vote isn't unanimous, it's not for lack of an honest selection process or a degree of professionalism that is the envy of many other similar associations out there. Read more ...

To complete the 2008 season, Formula BMW Americas will hold Rounds 16 and 17 as under card to the Brazilian Grand Prix on October 31 - November 2. Read more ...

When he swipes his paddock pass and enters the Interlagos paddock on Thursday, championship contender Felipe Massa will undoubtedly recall 1999. Read more ...

Aston Martin devait dévoiler au Mondial de l'automobile de Paris son nouveau coupé ultra-exclusif One-77. La surprise fut générale, puisque Aston Martin n'a en fait que relever partiellement le drap sur les feux avant et arrière, ne montrant rien d'autre. Read more ...

The fate of a possible government rescue package for the Canadian grand prix is expected to be announced this week. Read more ...

The hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans that start production in December should give drivers who like electric cars a nice jolt. Read more ...

The hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans that start production in December should give drivers who like electric cars a nice jolt. Read more ...

Larry McClure, co-owner of the Morgan-McClure team that did so well in NASCAR in the 1990s, has been indicted on charges relating to money laundering, wire fraud, mail fraud, filing false income tax returns, and obstructing a tax investigation. Read more ...

Michigan dealer Joe Serra says he has withdrawn his offer for one of the two Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. stores that he had bid for Friday, Oct. 24. Read more ...

Ford Motor Co. expects to apply for low-cost government loans by year endand receive the money in 2009, CEO Alan Mulally says. Read more ...

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by a hefty half-percentage point today to prevent a widening credit crisis from tipping the United States into a deep and prolonged recession. Read more ...