Marketplace - Jan. 22, 2009
Someday maybe I'll get a Punto
Despite suffering some woes in recent years, Fiat is back thanks to a revived 500 -- it's legendary little car -- which has turned a lot of heads, a la the Mini Cooper rebirth. Recently, it announced a partnership with Chrysler. If and when Fiat starts selling cars in the U.S., I hope they bring the Punto in at a reasonable price.
Tags: Fiat, Chrysler, Punto, Cinquecento, Mini Cooper, Renault Twingo, BMW, The Truth About Cars

Politics - Dec. 5, 2008
Between a rock and a hard place on "Big Three" bailout
I just can't put my finger on how I feel about the plea from Detroit automakers for gigantic loans from the federal government. America can't afford to prop up an inept auto industry. But it can't afford to let it go out of business, either.
Tags: detroit, auto industry, ford, gm, chrysler, bailout