The greater Matchbox universe turns its attention toward Albuquerque this weekend, as the 8th annual Matchbox-oriented “MCCH Route 66 International Gathering of Friends” event takes over the Albuquerque Marriott. There will be no on-site registration; the event sold out months ago. For those who got in early, it will be the usual assortment of catching […]

The “Toyota Bill,” HR 5381 in the House and S 3302 in the Senate, measures that would grant the DOT sweeping new enforcement powers, is losing its teeth.
We shouldn’t be surprised that Congress acts schizophrenically, but we really thought that after the bailout the Feds would have some leverage. As we’ve reported previously, the legislation […]

I wasn’t completely against forking over tax dollars in order to float GM a loan, but now they expect new car buyers to build their own engines… and fork over almost $6,000 for the privilege?
I always thought people bought new cars to avoid building their own engines?
As it turns out, this program is strictly voluntary […]