Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
America dominated the crap about of world car engineering efforts for many decades after WWII, with a few exceptions.
BTW I was having a bit of a joke at our expense.. Exotic import - Australian car.. Anyway I didn't mean to imply that you were any king of ist. No offence meant mate.
IMO the US still dominates. Look at the interiors of most Japanese cars and Euros and they are clearly styled in the American equilivants. As a car guy I respect German cars, they are amazing. As an Aussie I am quick to dismiss them as Germany has the most government subsidised auto industry. I am no 'ist' either but I do try and spend my money if not on Australian Brands, on brands from countries I agree with. I'm not to be a nationalist, I do this to support Aussie workers.. Or the workers from other friendly countries.
Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
Frankly, I cannot think of a single new Zealand/ Australian- originated brand that was of any merit as a native car design, and I am not trying to be mean.
Speaking the truth is not being mean. BTW as a fellow car guy check out :
JOSS.COM.AU
PS I agree supercars are not what you are talking about. But it sure is pretty.. and fast....