+ We get a second chance at driving the new, twin-turbo V-12 BMW 760Li. [Car and Driver]
+ We drive Fiat’s hot 500 Abarth, which is coming to our shores as a 2012 model, and should give the Mini Cooper a run for its money in the cute department. [Car and Driver]
+ More details surface about the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. [Car and Driver]
+ Some clever parents have repurposed issues of Car and Driver to help teach their son how to read. You can’t start ‘em too early. [No Time for Flash Cards]
+ Manufacturers of electric vehicles are struggling to develop batteries that can store enough charge for a meaningful range. Last week, IBM announced that it is researching a lithium air battery pack that it hopes will give electric vehicles a 500-mile range. [Autoblog Green]
+ The Lexus LF-A, which Toyota has been teasing the world with for years, may be close to its production form. [Autoblog]
+ The infamous Traffic Barrel Monster has reappeared, and this time he has a girlfriend. [Jalopnik]
+ As a temporary fix for recalled Toyota floor mats, the company has told dealers to secure the floor mats with zip ties. [Automotive News]
+ Yesterday we brought you news from Mexico about a smart speed bump that rewards drivers traveling at or below the speed limit. The Four Seasons hotel in Washington, D.C., has implemented a speed bump manufactured by New Energy Technologies, which generates electricity every time it is driven over. [New York Times]
+ If you’re a big fan of the Ford Mustang and have a cool $700k burning a hole in your pocket, take a look at this collection that is up for sale. Included in this huge barn find is what looks to be a white 1968 Shelby convertible. [Jalopnik]
+ Students at the University of Kansas have converted a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle into a biodiesel/electric hybrid, with an eventual goal of achieving 500 mpg. [Autoblog Green]
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