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By John Coyle
Editor


Some people never change. After getting into a 100MPH chase with the cops back in early June, a 77 year-old Montana man has been popped again. After an officer clocked him doing over 80MPH in his Shelby Mustang over the weekend, the speedy septgenarian fled, only to be arrested later at his home. Funny stuff. Anyway, here's the news.

• The Isle of Man TT motorcycle race is one of the most exciting events in the world. And next year, there will be a race for green bikes after the main race is wrapped up. Electric race bikes? Bring it on! Wired
• Crash tests are going to get tougher. Since most cars are already acing the current battery, the government decided it was time to make them harder. Makes sense to me. Detroit News
• After surviving a vote of confidence last month, disgraced F1 boss Max Mosley hasn't faded into the background. He's pushing hard for new regulations, and he just might get them. Auto Week
• People were pissed about the proposed doubling of London's controversial congestion charge, but Porsche did more than just gripe about it. The automaker filed an suit to have it struck down. And guess what? It won! Autoblog
• Alfa Romeo has just announced that it will partner with BMW to sell cars in the states. But still no word on a sexy little RWD 2+2. Apparently that's too much to ask. Motor Authority

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