Bail Out Whom?

My 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has less the 30% USA content and was made in Mexico. My 2002 Honda Civic is greater than 70% USA content and was made in Libertyville, Ohio. Which is the American car?
(Submitted November 14, 2008. Published in AJC Vent feature November 18, 2008)

Deja vue?

Deja vue? Remember the old joke from the 20th century federal mandates regarding safety, emissions and fuel economy: Toyota hired engineers; GM hired lawyers.