the pensions that the big three pay out annualy to employees after having been producing in north america for almost 100yrs is enough to put them at a huge disadvantage. The japanese have only been producing here for a few years. They dont have the finacial commitments that the big three have. They are left with no choice but to compete head to head with this. Yes the japs make a better car, that fact is, in this market they can afford to. The big three have no choice but to cut costs if they plan to stay in business. look at the rediculous insentives that are offerd. that is just to stay competative. and hold on to market share, but the fact is, is tthey are losing their shirts compared to the japs. The japs are laughing all the way to the bank. The government is responsible for this. Allowing forign investment to try and save american (and canadian) econimies. We the american (and canadian) auto workers are getting stabed in the back. The big three cant compete in this current environment. If you feel that an import is a far greater automobile then you should be willing to cough up extra for it.
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