Long time no blog
Been a busy month, but we're back...and trying to play catch-up with all the news hitting the web...

NY Times today had an interesting article about Rules to strengthen vehicle roofsdue to the large number of SUVs involved in roll-overs. Problem is, just like the federal fuel efficiency rules, SUVs seem to be exempt. Consumer groups are pushing for the regulations, and of course, automaker lobbyists don't want the rules to even see the light of day.

Speaking of the auto industry, if you don't have the Detroit News Auto Insiders bookmarked, here's the link. Recent columns include one on DaimlerChrysler CEO Juergen Schrempp's contract to 2008, in which the company's supervisory board reaffirmed its support for his grand plan to create a global automotive group; Consumer Reports used surveys covering 675,000 vehicles to proclaim that Detroit metal now is more reliable than the Europeans; and a piece about fuel economy and one of the first steps in the transformation of the automotive industry and ultimately of the world's economy.

Hang in there, spring is coming this weekend, and I'll be out washing the darn salt off of my Little Lucy...

- posted by Paula Porter @ 8:40 AM