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Have you ever wondered how you’d fare if you encountered a pissed-off raptor? Because I know I have. So I was stoked to find this little quiz which determines what my chance of survival would be. At 39%, the results are hardly encouraging, but Jesus, raptors are vicious! Anyway, here’s the news:

• The General has announced that it will devote no funds to research and development until 2010, and I think this could actually be a step in the right direction. Why? Because it gives GM the perfect excuse to re-release some classics! Seriously, forget about R&D, bring back the ’64 Impala! Auto Week
• Pictures of Porsche’s new Panamera have surfaced, and they aren’t pretty. In fact, the cabin looks even uglier than the exterior, which is really saying something. Barf. World Car Fans
• Since the profit margin on fuel is actually pretty tiny, lots of gas stations are locking up their pumps and sticking to selling tune-ups and sodas. New York Times
• Automakers and Wall Street bankers—who are really just pieces of garbage assembled to resemble human beings—aren’t the only ones looking for a bailout. Now car dealers want some of the action. Automotive News
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