This Just In: New on the Net

Running across the desert at night is all the rage at the US/Mexico border, but if you’re going to sneak into a country illegally, why not do it with some style?  That’s apparently what three Iraqi dudes were thinking when they tried to hitch a ride in a Bentley GT. The plush machine was coming back to the UK from testing at the ‘Ring, but eagle-eyed inspectors stopped them at the border. Anyway, here’s the news:

• It’s not like I get tremendous joy from the fact that Detroit is struggling—I’ll leave that to the divas over at the Truth About Cars—but this article says that Hot Wheels’ parent company Mattel is actually worth more than General Motors, and that’s kind of funny. Newsweek
• After half a century, the party is over for Gaz’s venerable Volga. Use this handy template to construct something witty to say about its demise: "In Soviet Russia, Volga [blank] you! Jalopnik
• UPS is currently testing new hydraulic delivery trucks which deliver 50% better fuel economy and 40% lower emissions. How long before Brown starts pushing the fact that it’s green? Gas2.0
• Ferrari fans can relax, as it turns out that Maranello’s threat to quit F1 was just some pointless saber rattling. Apparently, there’s really no chance that F1 will go a spec engine. You have to love those feisty Italians. AutoWeek
• One of CarDomain’s advertisers—you know, the folks who provide themoney to keep yours truly employed—wants your input. So if you love theblog and love CarDomain, or kind of like us, or even just love to hateus, we’d appreciate your opinion. Take this Survey