Detroitosaurus

The Examiner ran a very interesting editorial about the just-signed energy bill, a.k.a. CAFE. It makes some good points, but I’m still conflicted on the subject. On the one hand, U.S. automakers are struggling mightily nowadays and more regulations could further erode their financial stability. On the other, the Big Three have done a poor job keeping up with the times and given consumers few, if any, innovations. Overseas competitors Toyota and Honda, riding the wave of success from their ultra-fuel-efficient hybrids, are now the leaders, due largely to their focus on practicality, affordability and quality. How often do you hear those three words used together to describe American-made cars?