MSN Autos has launched an online design challenge open to US residents that invites participants to submit a custom body paint for the Challenger. The grand prize is a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T.

On next 4 June graduating designers from the Umeå Institute of Design will display their degree projects. The exhibition will also host the Momentum Event with seminars about new ways of exploring the unknown and stretch boundaries.

Anfia Car Coachbuilders Group has announced the launch of the 2008 edition of the Stile Italiano Giovani design competition. Participation is open to non-professional designers under 28 and the submission deadline is 30 June 2008.

American car company Local Motors is hosting a series of monthly car design competitions aimed at selecting projects for a limited series production. The next contest is titled 'Miami Road Racer' and will start on 20 May 2008.

On next 21 June 2008 French magazine 'L'argus de l'automobile' will launch the 7th edition of its Design Competition, open to students of European design colleges. The theme is 'Invent a vehicle that is useful for society' and the deadline for submission is 21 December 2008.

As part the celebrations for the Model T's centenary, Ford has launched a design challenge open to five universities, with the task of creating a modern concept which is simple, lightweight, practical and affordable.

Mercedes-Benz and Wallpaper* magazine have started a multi-disciplinary design competition inspired by the GLK model. The contest is open to six selected European design schools.

Ford has sponsored a design contest at Detroit's College for Creative Studies: eleven students were invited to reinvent the iconic Model T, which celebrates its centenary in 2008. The winner is Dong Tran with an electric crossover concept.

Peugeot has announced the launch of the 5th edition of its Design Contest. The theme is a concept car for the megalopolis of tomorrow. The submission deadline is 20 July 2008.

Citroen has announced the results of its C-Design Competition. The winner is Bulgarian Ognyan Bozhilov, who created a sledge concept constructed from Citroen car parts including a rear seat, a steering wheel, roof pillars and a spoiler.