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Wow, Ferrari is going all eco-friendly. Well, maybe we should hold judgment until they produce something that’s not made of plastic and cardboard:

• A land speed record is about to fall. Unfortunately, a record-breaking time for a steam-powered vehicle wouldn’t put you on the grid at some NASCAR events: Autoblog Green
• This story about carjackers who were foiled by a manual transmission eloquently describes the only thing that kept my little sister from a life of crime: Jalopnik
• Michael Schumacher couldn’t stay away long. He’ll be back in the driver’s seat for this year’s Race of Champions in Wembley. Can someone convince Lewis Hamilton to line up as well? Motor Authority
• One bad apple can spoil the bunch. A ton of bad apples, plus a scoop of bacteria, will run your Jaguar XJ6 rather well: Top Gear