GM claims 23-mpg average in E-ROD 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

First introduced in 2009, the GM Performance Parts (GMPP) E-ROD program was born with the mission of creating fuel-efficient, emissions-compliant engine packages for hot-rodders. Now the program is back in the news as GMPP claims that an E-ROD-powered 1955 Bel Air returned 23 mpg on a trip from Michigan to Florida while producing emissions comparable to those of a new Camaro SS. All of that green doesn't come inexpensive--or easy.

CAR Magazine's Fantasy League Formula 1

Ever cursed Ferrari or McLaren's tactics, felt sure some of F1's minnows could do better with their multi-million dollar budgets, or accurately predicted the F1 champs over the past ten seasons? Well now it's your chance to prove just how good your knowledge of F1 is, by joining CAR Online's new Fantasy League Formula 1 team. As a Fantasy League F1 manager your job is to select six real-life drivers and one constructor - from your $100m budget you can put all your money behind a big name, share the risk or use the lucky dip selector. Entry costs just £10 and there are plenty of prizes on offer after each GP race:   £5000 in cash and a luxury trip for two to the 201  Monaco Grand Prix for CAR's overall Fantasy League Formula 1 champion  £100 and a copy of the official F1 video game for every race winner  A racing experience at Brands Hatch for you and a friend  Cash prizes for managers finishing in 2nd to 10th place  And consolation entries into the 2011 game for managers finishing in 11th to 20th placePoints will be awarded after each race weekend, and prizes announced.

Design Contest: 2005 World Automotive Design Competition announced

The World Automotive Design Competition, sponsored by Alias and hosted by the Canadian International Auto Show, is back with more participating design schools and an impressive list of prizes. Design students from twenty-six schools around the world have been invited to design a World Car that visually identifies its cultural origins and, at the same time, has appeal, and can be sold throughout the world, in at least five countries on three continents. The vehicle should be easily recognized as coming from a particular culture.