This Just In: New on the Net

Lots to get to today, and more important than that, I can’t think of anything really interesting to say. Hey, it happens to the best of us. Here’s the news:

• A heavily camoed version of the 2010 Mustang has been spotted in the wild. And when I say "heavily camoed" I actually mean "looks like an inflated Hefty bag on wheels." Autoblog
• With truck sales going down the toilet, Ford is pulling out all the stops to try to make people spring for the heavy iron. This month, the Blue Oval will let customers have an F-Series for the same price as a Ford employee. That should generate at lot of revenue. Jalopnik
• Can $100 buy you victory at a car show—even if you don’t use it to buy one of the judges? Apparently, if you throw in a little elbow grease, it can. The Truth About Cars
• After learning that their plant was going to be shuttered, workers in Oshawa, Ontario have blockaded GM’s Canadian headquarters. Along with being constructive, I’m sure this is totally legal. Automotive News
• Curious as to how Max Mosley—AKA Nazi orgy guy—won his vote of confidence yesterday? This article explains exactly. AutoWeek
• Senators are not stoked on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposal to make auto roofs stronger. Sure, the current standards are 35 years-old, but think about all the money our representatives would lose from the powerful People Who Like Being Crushed lobby. Detroit News