This Just In: New on the Net

For a short week, this one has seemed pretty long. Honestly it feels like it’s been a month since Monday. But maybe that’s just because I’m a poopy-pants whiner. Anyway, here’s the news:

• Personally, I think the SLR McLaren is a good looking car, but it doesn’t really make me get all weak in the knees or giggle like a school girl. But the final gen SLR?  Wow! If these spy shots are any indication, when I get to see one of these babies in the flesh, I’ll probably wobble, giggle, and then just pass out for good measure. Auto Express
• With gas prices hovering somewhere in the stratosphere, the General is looking to bring the adorable Chevy beat to its home turf. Is this a good idea? Um, is the Pope Catholic? Go for it GM, people will buy it. Promise. Freep
• He keeps trying to get out—but they keep pulling him back in! Or maybe it’s not like that, we’re not sure. What we do know is that Michael Schumacher will be racing in this weekend’s Tournament of Champions in England. Last time, he almost took the checked. Motor Authority
• A new report suggests Ma Mopar might be looking at hard times in 2009. This of course different from current conditions at the automaker, where everyone is too busy sniffing roses and drinking wine to think about anything that far in the future. Automotive News