Remember slot cars? I’ve been obsessed since I was a little kid, and I think it’s time to pick up a new track. Hey, I can’t spend all my money at the bar. Here’s the news:

• The idea of hydrogen-powered vehicles seems pretty promising. But a pilot program to run busses in Santa Clara off the future-fuel has been pretty disappointing. And by disappointing, I mean, really, really expensive. Auto Observer
• Memorial services have been arranged for famed hot rod builder Boyd Coddinigton. If you’re in SoCal, you can swing by his shop and pay your respects. Hopefully, the garage will continue to produce beautiful cars. Godspeed Boyd! AutoWeek
• Honda is recalling more than a quarter million TLs. Turns out excessive heat in the engine compartment can cause a power steering hose to fail, leak fluid on to the catalytic converter and start a fire. I thought Lambos and Ferrari’s were the only cars supposed go up in flames. Detroit News
• The automotive press has a big, fat crush on Chevy’s new Malibu, and rightly so. But is the hybrid option worth it? Some reviewers don’t think so. Washington Post

Boyd Coddington’s company has confirmed that the famed hot rod builder died at approximately six this morning. He was 63. Coddington was the star of TLC’s American Hot Rod and universally regarded as one of the world’s premier hot rod builders. No details are available as to the cause of death. The automotive world is a better place because of Boyd Coddington, and he will be missed. Godspeed Boyd! Source: Jalopnik

By Jen

Editor

Ok, so Rob, John and I blew into SEMA headquarters at the Las Vegas Convention Center at around 4 this afternoon. We almost didn’t even make it to registration before closing: with all the hot rides rolling in for the show, we were literally drowning in our own drool. Check out this super-slick dropped and shaved Boyd Coddington ’57 Caddy. With the metallic pink paint, it positively glistened in the desert sunset. And wait’ll you get a load of the sparkling interior. Who says pink is just for girls?  I think anyone would feel like a badass behind the wheel of this pink lady. Rumor has it the Caddy will be in the Asanti booth, unless I misheard the name the driver shouted over the engine’s rumble.