Big 3 hope to lure drivers with American style

[1931Chevy]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16484475/


After years of losing ground to Asian brands, the Big Three U.S. automakers will roll out a bold array of new vehicles in coming days, aiming to lure buyers back into their showrooms with styles that are manifestly American.

Just like last year, when Chrysler and General Motors displayed “retro” versions of the Dodge Challenger and Camaro to critical acclaim, the overriding theme of this year’s Detroit auto show will be the boldly styled American cars, analysts say.

“This year’s show will be a celebration of the American car — real American cars for real Americans,” said John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst for North America at Global Insight, a consulting company. “It’s all about the return of the American car.”

For too long, America’s domestic automakers have created clones of popular Japanese vehicles, hoping to copy the success of Toyota and Honda, which have seen their U.S. sales soar at the expense of GM, Ford and Chrysler, Wolkonowicz said. Now the Big Three are daring to step out of the mold.

[HoosierRon]

[“This year’s show will be a celebration of the American car — real American cars for real Americans,” said John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst for North America at Global Insight, a consulting company. “It’s all about the return of the American car.”
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So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?

[El_Jefe_427]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?

[uboys]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

[“This year’s show will be a celebration of the American car — real American cars for real Americans,” said John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst for North America at Global Insight, a consulting company. “It’s all about the return of the American car.”

So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?[/quote]
Some Japanophile I guess.

[chakis24]

whats so racist about that? he didnt say a word about race. people cant be proud about theyre country and its inhabitants?

[guitarlix]

Being American is racist now?

[EldoFan]

Try not to roll out the 'this is our country, this is our car' ads until after real American cars like the Camaro and Ford's Interceptor are on the road.....

I couldn't buy such an ad if it was centered around the Malibu, Fusion or Aura....

The Aura is German (Opel), the Fusion is Japanese (MAZDA!) and the Malibu is somewhere in betweeen......

[New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66]

No word on the "heritage" Impala making an appearance at the 2007 NAIAS yet.

What about a Kappa coupe or two? Umm, Nomad? Or something that captures that sense?

The Nomad, Velite and SS concept gave me, and the rest of the auto world, a glimpse of what GM is capable of, now they just need to follow-up.

[slowRSX]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

[“This year’s show will be a celebration of the American car — real American cars for real Americans,” said John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst for North America at Global Insight, a consulting company. “It’s all about the return of the American car.”

So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?

Not really racist but what does he mean by Real Americans.

[genjy]

Originally Posted by slowRSX

Not really racist but what does he mean by Real Americans.

I know who's a Real American: Captain America.

He drives a Chevy Silverado.




Edit: Hey... I think I found my new avatar.

[slowRSX]

Lol!

[EldoFan]

Originally Posted by slowRSX

So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?

Not really racist but what does he mean by Real Americans.[/quote]

The Americans who were once loyal to the Big 3, but who later on defected to an Asian brand for whatever reason.......

[Al465]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

[“This year’s show will be a celebration of the American car — real American cars for real Americans,” said John Wolkonowicz, senior auto analyst for North America at Global Insight, a consulting company. “It’s all about the return of the American car.”

So... who is going to be the first one to call him racist?[/quote]

Wait till it happens before injecting this thought!!!!

[Al465]

Originally Posted by slowRSX

Not really racist but what does he mean by Real Americans.

It's those Americans who still have patriotism left in them!!! Those who are proud to be an American. Are one of them???

[goblue1999]

I think Real American means those that remember that we were Attacked by japanese, when they were attempting to take over the world.