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I just heard that Avis is going to offer drivers for rent, along with cars. Next time you need to impress a date, be sure to throw down the $30/hr to have a driver ferry you around town.

• Honda killed the hybrid… well, the hybrid Accord at least: Freep
• Apparently they meant it when they said they were going greener. GM just awarded two contracts to make batteries for their new crop of hybrids and plug-in vehicles: USA Today
• Jeremy Clarkson is a big fan of the Audi R8: Times Online
• There’s some serious drama going on over Porsche engine prototypes being stolen: Jalopnik