I used to work in Malibu, and all of these roads were on my plausible commute path. There's nothing like taking a few extra minutes on the way to or from work to decompress on a canyon road like these.

I believe it is better than you think: http://jalopnik.com/really-the-mor…

I LOL'ed.

Really, the more I think about this, the more I realize that this is a technology that could easily make it into "real" cars, at least certain hybrid implementations.

Perhaps, but I've got a massive case of the pedantry.

Agreed. This is really cool and pretty sneaky, but it's not in the same league as the F-duct or even blown diffusers, and that's just in the last few years.

Maserati ad?

Well, there are <i>legal</i> minimum requirements and then there are <i>practical</i> minimum requirements.

I know! If the FIA wanted innovation and diversity of the cars, they would incentivize it with some kind of constructors points championship.

I love the almost-cheating aspects of this story, and so many others like it in F1 history. However, I have to say that if I were on another team, I'd sure have taken Webber's Montreal tire marks and Vettel's Singapore whoopee-cushion sound to the stewards and begged for not only an investigation, but an immediate…

Are you kidding? And then what, just burn up their prized tech when the incend-o-webber goes off in the final few laps?

Misleading title. New traction control technology, not new hybrid technology.

"able to meet the requirements for road registration in the country of origin" suggests that there will be a lot of Somali flags of convenience in this contest.

Here's a DIY tip:

There's no semantic gymnastics necessary to get the meaning of a skull, dude. It doesn't belong anywhere near a peace officer.

Oh, I suppose you may want to consult with a doctor before doing something like this, but they'll tell you you're crazy and never to try it. Because they're in the pocket of the diesel industry, probably! Also, make sure to keep your lipo belt nice and clean and sterile. Wipe it with a damp cloth between uses, or…

Serendipity. Did a Google image search for "skateboarding is not a crime." I just wanted a bumper sticker. What I got was a gift.

I think he just couldn't make 38th gear in time to pass.

Mario Williams, it should be mentioned, is a licensed peace officer in Texas, although the school that licensed him was suspended after allegedly letting Williams skate without the normal credentials.

Any agents of the government with skulls as part of their uniform or livery give me a not so warm "SS" vibe. I'd Krylon that engine plumbing posthaste if I were them.