• So this whole concept of a GM-Renault-Nissan merger's coming down to economies of scale from purchasing agreements? We thought Ghosn would be trying to bring SexyBack. We're rather underwhelmed. [Detroit News]
• So some of the higher level execs at FoMoCo are getting a bonus to stay on? Didn't we hear about something like this over at Delphi? [Freep]
• Good news for fleet car sales — Advantage Rent-a-Car's looking to expand the corporate office. [San Antonio Business Journal]
• Here we get "snow days," but we don't think we've ever had a "coup day." [Reuters]
• Japanese solar car breaks world record in Taiwan rally. [Monsters & Critics]

• You certainly won't see us doing this. [carkeys.co.uk]