By John Coyle

Editor

In this space yesterday, I wrote about how much I like those FreeCreditReport.com commercials. But in praising those spots, I should have stated that the site doesn't really provide free credit reports, and that it was sued for making consumers believe it did. Regardless, the ads are catchy. Anyway, here's the news:

• Drivers in the UK don't like speed cameras, that's pretty clear. Now, what's also clear is that mooning one of the ticket bots will net you—along with internet fame—a hefty fine from the bobbies. BBC via Autoblog
• Daimler AG has announced plans to open an office in Iraq. Several reasons were cited for the new location, chief among them being that in recent years, the company has lacked a location unpleasant and dangerous enough to adequately discipline under-performing employees. Glad they got that sorted out. AutoObserver
• NASCAR is looking to tweak its drug policy, and has hired an independent panel to provide recommendations. Some details about the panel's finding have leaked, and the biggest news is that drivers will now only be allowed three "breakfast beers." AutoWeek
• Who knew that the Motor City's papers had a bias? The headline on this article is "Obama Blasts Detroit, Ford Again." So what does he say? Basically, that '70s domestics were crappy, and that the Big Three are paying for letting the Japanese own the small, fuel efficient car market. Is that really unfair? Detroit News

Comments

kap0w
May 7, 2008 1:29:58 PM

Please don't tell me NASCAR is getting rid of liquid lunch!?!