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Originally Posted by Old Tele man
...a couple of Detroit "blunder" examples:
• when GM claimed EPA emissions couldn't be met in V8 engines, Honda modified and delivered to GM a CVCC version of the Chevy 350 heads. Honda's could meet EPA emissions standards without catalytic convertors and other addons at that time.
• GM claimed they "could've" made a 60 MPG vehicle, but didn't.
• Chrysler "dabbled" with Lean-Burn, but abandoned it; Honda instead, developed it into their HFE models.
• GM "crushed" the EV1's; Toyota developed the Prius.
...see a trend happening in the above?
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And to think there are people who wonder why GM and Chrystler went bankrupt and Toyota, Honda, etc. did not.
It's almost as if companies who don't sell products that customers want at affordable prices go under. Oh wait...I forgot we have the government around to give out bailouts and ensure those companies will keep up the good work (insert sarcasm).