This Just In: New on the Net

Tonight, I’m headed to Oregon for a friend’s wedding. And while I know that it will be a good time, I can’t say I’m terribly stoked about the fact that it involves camping. I swear, if I spend another weekend sitting on the ground in the freezing cold, I’m never going outside again. Anyway, here’s the news:

• In wake of the fiscal foundering of American automakers, it’s interesting to see that one manufacturer made more money than it was expected to. Way to go Kia! The power to surprise indeed. Auto Observer
• It’s been clear that GM just isn’t feeling Hummer anymore, and it looks like the relationship could be over sooner rather than later. Final words from the General, "It’s not me, it’s you." And to think, we thought those two kids would last forever. Automotive News
• Will Audi make the next-gen TT mid engine? The rumor mill says that whether it happens or not depends on the Porsche brass. My gut says they won’t like the idea, but hey, I’m generally wrong. World Car Fans
• Times are tough all over. Well, not really. New York’s private Monticello Motor Club—set to open Sunday—has seen so many well-heeled folks wanting to join that it has raised the membership fee from 100 grand to 125 grand. Wow, it must be cool to be rich. Reuters
• To state the obvious, most cars come with a windshield, but Ariel offering one on it’s Atom is big news. It doesn’t look bad, but I think I’d rather just wear a helmet. Motor Authority