This Just In: New on the Net

So I’m back home after a great few days the Big Apple, and I have to say that city makes Seattle feel like a strip mall. But that said, it’s my strip mall, and I love it. Big time thanks to the General for treating me far better than I deserve while I was there. Here’s the news:

• This year will mark the 60th anniversary of Lotus, one of my favorite manufacturers. Is there any point in the company’s history where the brand has been in a better position?  World Car Fans
• Bob Lutz has said that initially, the General "won’t make a dime" on the Volt. Given how much it’s costing to develop this car, that makes perfect sense. Is anyone really surprised? Wired
• Ever wonder which states have the highest car ownership cost? Well, here’s the breakdown. New York Times
• Ok, now this is really getting ugly. The strike at the American Axle has lead to a 6% rise in unemployment benefits across the nation. Now, I hate math, but I know that when you’re talking about the United States, 6% of anything is a big number. Freep