Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ain't no surprise

Cash-for-clunkers boost Japanese car sales

"The US’s cash-for-clunkers scheme, designed to bolster Detroit’s embattled carmakers, is turning out to be an even bigger boon for their Japanese rivals.

According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday, Americans are using the scrappage incentives to buy more vehicles from Toyota than any of the three Detroit carmakers."

Shocking huh. Not really. There are 3 "import" cars in my garage. My parents drive 2 "import" cars. Let's be honest--they're just better cars than most American cars.