The automobile is seen by some as a symbol of America and our inherent freedoms. We're free to choose from a varied selection of cars, we're free to roam this vast country of ours in them, and we ride ...

"Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, 42 losers. I eat losers for breakfast." With those words from Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), the 2006 Disney/Pixar movie "Cars" kicks off.