This Just In: New on the Net

While trying to recover the body of a recent suicide, Coast Guard servicemen in the UK narrowly avoided being killed when another person determined to die drove into the water near where they were working. The suicide attempt succeeded, but fortunately, nobody else was hurt. Here’s the news:

• While the Viper is one of the greatest examples of sheer American bad-assery ever produced, Ma Mopar’s money problems have made its future uncertain. But don’t count the burly snake out just yet—Chrysler might sell the Viper division to an outside investor. Detroit News
• Ok, I’m totally not hating, but the more I hear about Ferrari’s California, the more skeptical I get. The latest announcement is that it will be available with a stick—uh, thanks—and that an advanced handling package will be an option. I’m sorry, but should a Ferrari really need a "handling package?" World Car Fans
• Making a Lamborghini Murcielago look ugly isn’t easy, but the folks over at Hamann have proved they’re up to the task. What’s up with this "chrome" paint? And am I the only one that thinks it’s completely hideous? CarScoop
• Right now, Honda is the only company which makes engines for the IndyCar, but the series is currently in discussions with other manufacturers. Hopefully, we’ll see some real competition come 2011. AutoWeek