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Michelin Challenge Design - Deadline for entries April 16

You Can Design America's Next Iconic Vehicle Michelin Challenge Design - the global transportation design competition in its ninth year - is looking for America's next iconic vehicle.  Submissions for the 2009 program will be accepted through April 16, 2008. The winning designs will be evaluated for their uniqueness, emotional appeal, design courage and technical execution by a jury of automotive design professionals and receive prominent display in the MCD exhibit at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. See the video (left) for more information, including interviews with the previous winners and jurors.

New app from Pirelli tracks biker's performance

Pirelli has launched an iPhone app for motorcyclists that tracks speed, lean angle, road routes and racetrack lap times. The results can be shared via social media. The app, named Diablo Super Biker, uses the phone's GPS and g meter to calculate and record the info.

Catch the Arizona auction action even if you're not there

This is the big weekend for car auctions in Arizona. Thousands will soak up the desert sun to see a wide spectrum of vehicles cross the auction block. But many more of us won't be there.