This Just In: New on the Net

The NY Times has a pretty comprehensive writeup on the count down to the new Nissan GT-R. Be sure to check out the quote from product planner Hiroshi Tamura. When you’ve done that, go ahead and read what I’ve been reading:

• Toyota’s fuel cell test car tested at a 480 mile range. The big question is when you’ll be able to find two hydrogen fueling stations within 500 miles of each other: DetNews
• This article, featuring a picture of Kermit the Frog in front of an Escape Hybrid, details how much the Big Three are falling over each other to tout their "green-ness." The picture made me turn a little green: Seattle Times
• This is why they say you shouldn’t talk on your cell phone while driving…especially if your cellphone is almost the size of your car: English Russia
• It’s now apparent that F1 drivers were inspired by Talladega Nights. Jacques Villeneuve will join Juan Pablo Montoya in NASCAR, beginning with the UAW-Ford 500: BBC Sport