[supermoto]

So what are all these compelling vehicles that Toyota has and GM doesn't? The Corolla is more compelling than a Cobalt? Doesn't get better mileage. The Matrix is better than an HHR? The Camry better than a Malibu. The reason GM is not doing better has a lot to do with media bias.

Another thread on here says that GM has historically relied on trucks and SUV's. It seems that GM has spent billions on new platforms and new cars from them. The Delta and Epsilon platforms are recent examples of GM building a competitive product. Had GM not spent a lot on revamping their large trucks and SUV's the media would have heaped even more praise on Toyota for the new Tundra and Sequoia and claimed that GM let yet another segment slip away from them. It's a no win situation for GM with the media. Is it GM's fault that Toyota can't build a relevant large truck or SUV?

Look at the last two vehicle assembly plants that Toyota has invested billions in. Both of those plants were for large trucks and SUV's. Their next plant is for a Highlander. Why are they getting all the praise for being so green? Certainly can't be media bias.

GM invested in a new company using a new technology to produce ethanol. Toyota has increased the demand on building batteries that get their raw materials from a company that has caused a lot of environmental damage. If the companies doing those things were switched, you would definitely hear more about GM producing batteries that are responsible for raping the Earth and Toyota is looking to relevant solutions for our planet.

The bigger Toyota gets, the bigger the target on their back will become. It will be interesting to see how they handle a fall from grace. Will they let go of all those temporary workers they hire with no benefits? Will they close plants and produce more vehicles back in Japan? We just may see what the real Toyota is like when the chips are down.