The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Speed

Hyundai and Kia, the two largest South Korean automakers, gained more market share in the US from 2010 to 2011 than any other company. Additionally, their combined jump helped them overtake all European automakers combined. I agree with the article that the biggest reason for the jump in sales is simply that Hyundai and Kia are building cars that Americans want to buy. In the end, that is what it all comes down to. [Jalopnik]

A proposed law in Illinois would allow motorcyclists to treat red stoplights as stop signs. This has stemmed from complaints from motorcycle riders that their smaller vehicles often fail to trigger red lights to turn green. I’ll keep an eye on this and we’ll see if it passes. [Daily Herald]

Here is an article about the realization that the Formula 1 broadcast team on the SPEED channel does a much better job than the regular NASCAR crew. I haven’t listened to enough F1 broadcasts to weigh in on the matter. However, when the author mentions how the NASCAR crew often feels a need to be a part of the story instead of simply presenting it, I know where he is coming from. In my opinion, any analyst/commentator should focus first on presenting the event they are covering in an effective manner and worry about the fluff after. [All Left Turns]