Our friends over at Motive have waded knee-deep through this series of tubes known as the internet to bring you all of the wonderful ways folks can and will do it wrong. Since "YDIW" is so closely related to fail, almost imperceptibly close, it is important to note the subtle differences. Who are we trying to kid - The internet isn't supposed to make any sense.

The iDrive can be customized and updated from any Internet-enabled computer thanks to GSM telematics (think cell phone technology), which automatically feeds updates to the car. It can also be updated using a USB flash drive, burned CD, or from the inside of the car itself. Check out the link for even more iDrive goodies. [Bimmerfile]

The entire circumstance is tricky because AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon, the four major U.S. carriers, use different broadband cell technologies. Sprint and Verizon use EV-DO while AT&T and T-Mobile use 3G. Ford teamed up with Sprint for its in-car Internet with the Ford Work Solutions. With in-car Internet as being described, Chrysler will be forced to pick one carrier therefore making it harder for those that don't already use that carrier to get access. Also, these broadband cell data service plans usually linger in the $40 per-month range, which may be a bit too much for one to simply get Internet access in the car, especially given the fact that you can only do true surfing when the car is traveling at three mph or slower, as most manufacturers have implemented for safety.

It's a step in the right direction, but there are a hell of a lot of kinks to be worked out before this can be deemed a success. [Washington Post via Orbitcast]

The RoboTrac is programmed remotely with a computer navigation system that can make the machine do any of the standard tractor tasks: planting, plowing, tiling, spraying, playing chicken with other tractors. The 58 gallon fuel tank allows you to kick your feet up and continue horsing around on the Internet while your tractor slave robot does all the work. Of course, if you're in the farming game and don't have the will or the wherewithal to invest in an autonomous tractor, you could always just get busy with your farming spouse this Valentine's Day and have some kids, always the best source of free labor. [Gizmag]

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According to the report, discussion share for diesel engines increased by 75% in the US, compared to an increase in discussion of just 16% for hybrids. As automakers are complete suckers for marketing data, hopefully they'll hear our collective moaning and bless us with even more diesel-powered sedans. [Marketing Daily via HybridCars.com]

As part of the Jalopnik Master Plan For World Domination, we're working on this whole Internet meme thing. It begins with a Wanky The Cat Lolcat and ends with world leaders flinging Hoon Of The Day accusations at one another. – Murilee Martin

Nothing Is More Important Than Safety [Lolbots]

Related:
If You Can't Buy It, Build It: Wanky The Safety Cat [internal]

"It is a real powerful medium for us...you cannot underestimate the power that the Web has had on brands...

...and when brands don't treat their customers just right, that word spreads fast."

Marketers: Automaker Web sites drive sales (sub. req.) [Automotive News]

Related:
Once More For The Road: The Daily Show Reminds Us "The Internet...It's Not A Big Truck"; Autoextremist on the Impending Doom of Car Mags [internal]

Fans of 24 Hours of LeMans won't have to motor over in rented Peugeots, set up makeshift shanties and pass out drunkenly in the mud for two days (sorry, our only reference in this regard is Steve McQueen's "LeMans"). They need only log on to www.premiere.de, where the feed will be streamed unencrypted. Non-German speakers may have to wade through words with lots of Zs in them, but it's far more pleasant than an Absinthe hangover.

Le Mans live in the Internet [Auto Motor und Sport]

Related:
"Green" Lola Entered in LeMans Race [internal]

Sure, we're behind the curve on this by a few months, but we're seriously considering taking the Jalopnik circus wagon on the road, as technologies like WiMax that enable truly mobile Internet access (that means no more working from Starbucks), get closer to reality. Forbes recently took a closer look at WiMax — our only misgiving with which is the "M" (the "microwave" part of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) — one such solution, backed by Intel. But don't think it's the only access play in town. Another solution, known as Mobile-Fi, can support vehicle speeds in the supercar range, compared with WiMax's limit of around 60mph. Either way, we may be blogging from Big Sur or The Grand Canyon or the stands at Spa Franchorchamps sooner than you'd think.

Wireless World: Mobile WiMax coming soon [Forbes]

Intel's WiMAX plans face huge threat [The Inquirer]

Related:
In-Car PC Entertainment: the Inperio Envader; With WiFi, Cars Could Warn Each Other of Danger to Prevent Accidents [internal]