This Just In: New on the Net

While I don’t have any official statistics, I’m sure there are plenty of people that get cold feet and cancel their weddings at the last minute. But not everyone sets fire to the venue to delay the ceremony. I mean, that’s bold. But at least Tatsuhiko Kawada got his wish—it’s hard to get married when you’re in jail for arson. Anyway, here’s the news:

• There have been rumors that Michael Schumacher might compete in the World Superbike series for the last few months, but the former F1 champ has always denied any interest in returning to the grid on a motorcycle. Will an offer from Honda make him change his mind? Autosport
• United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger has stated that the unions have nothing to do with the problems currently facing the Big Three. Now, that doesn’t seem accurate to me, but I guess if you’re going to tell a lie, it’s probably best to tell a big one. BrietBart
• Eric Stromer—one of the hosts of the American version of Top Gear—was recently involved in an accident which left his Camry Hybrid on its side leaning against a palm tree. He’s ok, and it was apparently another driver’s fault, but the really funny thing? The airbags didn’t go off. Jalopnik
• Purdue University has just released a study that says most of its locals don’t have a problem speeding, and consider posted limits to be suggestions. While I certainly don’t want to see people ripping through residential areas at triple digit speeds, this did make me wish people in the Emerald City would actually drive the posted limit. World Car Fans