28th Feb 2009, 13:17
No, the most recent article on the U.S. auto industry (MSN, Feb. 2009) states very clearly "Ford is now rated EQUAL in reliability to the BEST Japanese cars". That means Honda, as Toyota has plummeted in quality over the past decade.
Again, please verify FACTS before making such incorrect statements. The "recommended" status for some Toyota models was pulled by CR last year because they proved so UNRELIABLE.
28th Feb 2009, 13:12
Check the EPA figures yourself. GM builds more 30mpg+ vehicles than Toyota and Honda COMBINED and has for a decade. This is a good example of claims tossed out by import fans. The highest rated cars besides hybrids sold in the U.S. (according to EPA figures) are BOTH GM with the possible exception of the Fit and Yaris. I haven't checked the revised figures on those, but I am virtually certain they are STILL lower than GM's. It gets tiresome defending one of our major industries from all the myths propagated by Japanese car companies.