Here are the stories that didn't quite make the news today:

  • An authentic Jaguar E-Type had to give up its life for this rear-Cadillac-engined monster to be born. But I guess if you're cutting up a Jag, might as well go the whole way. (Jalopnik)

  • The Dutch supercar company formerly known as Spyker, the one that bought up Saab in 2010 and changed its name to Swedish Automobile, is now changing its name again. Back to Spyker. (AutoBlog)

  • Four-way drag races are about twice as cool as two-car races. However, they also increase the chance of one of the cars exploding by about 50 percent. Like this Dodge funny car did. (YouTube via AutoBlog)