In the Hybrid's Wake, Big 3 Trying to Catch Up
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Re: In the Hybrid's Wake, Big 3 Trying to Catch Up
Originally Posted by MGBGT
I'll readily admit that it's not easy for foreign companies to do business in Japan, but protectionism is not the whole story, and I wonder to what extent it is an excuse. For years most US cars were not even offered in RHD version in Japan. I certainly would never buy a car in the US that was not offered in LHD version. To my knowledge, most US cars are still not offered in RHD version, in countries that drive on the other side of the road. How can you expect to do business like that? ...
China has a slightly different approach. They push for local content. GM, Buick and Cadillac in particular, do VERY well in China. We have plants there that manufacture engines and transmissions and we have vehicle assembly plants there.
Peace,
James
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