Reply #5: Sure American car companies would like to exploit the fear factor [View All]

not only to destroy Toyota's reputation for both saftey AND innovation, but
also so that they can focus on safety features rather than fuel efficiency in their new models.
"Look at us! We may stink at fuel efficieny but we're safe!"

I think it's clear that there is a concerted effort by the car companies, media, government, to
sideline Toyota....to turn their stumble into a fall. And what timing - just as American companies are trying to find a market for their own Toyota clones, which people are skeptical of given their history with those companies. American companies must envy the loyalty Toyota has built. As I said, I'm not dismissing Toyota's problems and issues, but American companies remind me a lot of Wylie Coyote, with a more sinister undercurrent.

When was the last time American cars out performed a whole array of foreign vehicles for any number
of things...fuel efficiency, safety, durability, overall handling and performance, looks, etc.?
Of course they want to get these competitors off the road...they have an inferiority complex that is
well deserved.