This Just In: New on the Net

Generally, the only way I get comments on these posts is by making embarrassing grammatical gaffes. The good news is that on Friday, I got a comment unrelated to a typo. The bad news? The author said I completely suck. What can you do? Anyway, on this day back in 1911, the first Monte Carlo Rally was run. Here’s the news:   

• Saudi Arabia seems poised to lift its ban on women driving. Bravo guys! Lookout 19th century, here comes Saudi Arabia! Telegraph
• The General is looking to raise its profile by launching urban megastores which would showcase all the brands in its stable. Will bigger mean better?  Automotive News
• Ford’s new "Drive it Like You Stole It" campaign didn’t go over so well in the Great White North. Hey, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Detroit News
• Jag’s new flagship has hit the ground running. UK buyer’s guide What Car? has named it Car of the Year, and says it’s the best Jag ever. Freep
• How far would you go to avoid paying traffic tickets? Would you pretend to be dead? Because Shafkat Munir did. BBC News