Can this American girl find comfort living within the posted speed limit? American girls come rolling off the assembly line with brand status, handling capabilities and a polished exterior included in the sticker price. But Catrin "Cat" Moran is not satisfied to be the rustproof daughter of so-and-so, the customized girlfriend of what's-his-name, or the all-weather graduate of whatever school. The product of a top-notch education and lesbian upbringing, Cat is in a constant search for a father figure in every classroom, job or friendship that lands on her dent-resistant hood. After too many failed relationships, her polar opposite-a comedian-arrives on the scene and takes her for the test drive of her life. As her tank fills with newfound belief, her life shifts into a higher gear. Though fueled by a combination of self-awareness, love, show business, and a promising future, a blind curve leaves her repossessed. Forced to again reexamine her existence, Cat eases into the slow lane.