Why can't the American automakers seem to beat the Japanese?
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American automakers cannot beat the Japanese because they refuse to change their marketing strategy, focusing on SUV sales which were awesome in the 90's but flag due to high gas prices. The Japanese have chosen to provide fuel economical vehicles NOW as opposed to promising to come out with them in 2008, 2010, 2020 like American automakers are doing.
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Jews do not drive Mercedes do they ........\nLieberman and his staff need Cadillacs for what reason .Its a pay off  to keep emissions controls on American cars just like they are now .
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Because they are cheap.\nWe were struggling a recession past 10 years in Japan.
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there is no such thing as an import car anymore douchebag....mazda and toyota as well as the rest of the foreign owned companies have plants in the US and buy parts for their vehicles from US companies. Ford is moving to mexico while slashing american jobs. there are more American parts in some foreign cars than in most "domestics".\n       And since we are all taking our selective trips back in time, "where are all the Native americans?" Attrocities?\nDon't go there chimp.\n   Saddam insane didn't do anything to us prior to the 80's....agreed.....and in the 90's? What did he do to us then?  I don't remember any missile attacks on us soil before we went into the gulf. But Bush senior had it right back then and did what he needed to to and got the fu*k out. \n\n    Oh, and you forgot on small item in your rant....We (c.i.a) trained Bin laden in how to wage guerrilla war on a superior force (u.s.s.r.  in Afghanistan)  , as well as giving Saddam his weapons to use on his own people. Bet you didn't know that we knew that he was using them on his people and kept on giving. Come back when you have something besides your weak ass opinions.\n\n  As usual, your reading comprehension is that of a 3rd grade special ed student.\n    The rant was over your idea of what is a foreign car, you fool!!!! ( in simple terms you can understand....if foreign car companys make their product in the united states, and employ american workers to make them , and use american made parts, then the fact that  the company is owned by foreigners is irrelevant.) The green mobiles that are sold here are made here. AAnd yes, I do have a problem with outsourcing, do you? Put a little thought into what you say before you type and save me the trouble of pointing out how ignorant you are, pretty please, you loser!  \n\n  P.S.  nothing to say about genocide? where are all the natives?  you are the selective hypocrite, boy.
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trying to stop importing excellent made cars and electronics from Japan and make us suffer the horrible american cars that consumes more petrol than.... than... uhhh... and the inefficient american electronics.
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I had heard the dodge charger had a balance problem\nfront to rear last year, and now it was fixed. It looks like\nwere going in to the Chrysler dominated racing of the 60's\npetty era.If they put there German engineering racing\nformula giants in to the mix team it and pool it and pull\npeople in on there products together and unify them,they will dominate. If they can keep it out of the Charlotte click\nour Earnhardt,Gordan's,Johnson's will just have to get used to\nbeing in the middle of the pack or go German/dodge.
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First of all, when you talk about a nation you mostly refer to people, so please be very careful if this is the right question you wanted to ask!\n\nConsidering the present conditions, USA is the most powerful nation in the world not only because of the economical, military or political status, but also because it has the power to influence other nations.\n\nThink about all the political issues in the world. You'll see that the USA is involved in all major political issues (and has the main word to say in most of them).\n\nFrom the economic and scientific point of view, Japan tends to become the world leader (if isn't already). I see that they sit back, relax, mostly prefer not to state their political opinions and continue to advance on almost every open market.
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The P-51 Mustang was faster than the Japanese Zero, however the Zero was much more maneuverable.  So though on a level race the Mustang could win hands down they had trouble keeping up because of their lack of ability to maneuver the plane in the same manner.
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You haven't even considered the fact that the Automobile Industry has outsourced jobs away from Americans. America has been lead by a capitalist system and removed most of the mass transit systems such as trains, and trolley cars in their infrastructure. Some cities don't even have bus systems, and or are cutting funding to bus routes. We are not expanding in those obvious areas. This hydrogen fuel system has been available for over 30 years. This isn't a public situation, but an obvious Government decision from the start. I don't believe that there is a shortage of oil; because of the wells being capped off in Texas in the 80's as the largest oil reserve in the World.
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The Japanese giants will kick out the American car manufacturers in their home territory once again. First the Sales and now NASCAR
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The US. Japan's army is small and not able to beat us.  There is a treaty with Japan that they will never wage war against us again FYI.
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GM still has too many issues. Other than Toyota the entire sector is not doing that well.
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I have to agree with that because basically, Japan is an Asian country and yet, they are certainly not underdeveloped. Look at my country now, Philippines. We can never move on not unless the leftist would stop pulling down our government and just cooperate with what our leaders want if it's good for the country.
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After the oil embargo of 1974, US cars were perceived to be gas guzzlers of poorly-built quality when compared to Japanese and German cars.  And those problems persist today, don't they?
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The exact same reason why their smarter than we are. It's their culture. For many Americans, more than enough, our culture is believing that we have to spend $2000 on the new Gucci purse to look cool, but being smart and understanding how to make life easier is simply the Eastern way of living. We're molded to believe that everything matters on the outside, they're molded viewing life as art and understanding. And, no, Japanese aren't taking the American ideas it's the exact opposite. The Americans are trying to invade every freaking country that they can to stay above everyone else. If America didn't invest in other countries, then trust me, we'd be a 3rd. world country too. (And the Europeans basically came up with everything, if you look at, although he was a horrible person, all the Hitler did for medicine and technology.)And dude below, this isn't an opinion. THIS IS THE TRUTH! This is based on statistical studies and cultural understanding. I have many Asian friends that can't possibly believe it when they see blonde Betti, for instance, asking questions that they've known since forever. It's their tradition. Being smart and creating technology, in which technology is simply any tool to make life easier, is how they live. What the hell are you talking about opinion? This is how it goes, and obviously you're too sad to admit. Who doesn't know that Westerns are nearly naturally, if they follow their traditions, that Easterns?
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Well, not two many differences.\n\nSony is the most expensive of course and I think no American would like to buy a Japanese good, not at all!!!!!
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Well, heres just one thought.  Car companies sell cars all over the world, and in many countries, speed limits are more of a guidline.  There are places all over Europe where you can drive pretty much as fast as you want.\nHow would they stay competitive in the industry if they only sold to Americans?  We are not the only consumers.