The auto execs are actually driving from Detroit to D.C. in hybrids for their latest plea for money:

Ford CEO Alan Mulally left for the capital Tuesday afternoon in a small Ford Escape sport utility vehicle, which runs on gas and electricity. Rick Wagoner of GM departs Wednesday in a hybrid Chevrolet Malibu. Chrysler LLC said its chief executive, Robert Nardelli, would leave Tuesday night, driving a hybrid Dodge Durango or Chrysler Aspen SUV.

Unfortunately, they’ll probably get the cash this way. Now along with $1,525 for health care per car produced (more than the steel in a GM vehicle’s price tag), we can have some taxpayer money as well.

Get yourself a Honda.