Here’s how the world works: Asia’s known for high value, compact cars that handle well; America builds cheaper versions of European cars that are fast in a straight line but can’t go around a corner; and Germany...Germany is responsible for the fact that I can’t seem to write a single article without making at least one WWII reference.
But, that story is old and well-known — much like the well-known automotive paradigm we’ve all become accustomed to over the years. But the stereotypes that we’ve gotten used to over the years don’t entirely bear out under closer inspection. That’s true looking back over history, and even more so today. Yes, there was a time when America was known for luxury and handling, Europe straight-line speed and Japan tough trucks. But time marches on, and today is a lot more like the distant past than the decades most of us might remember.
In this article, we’re going to explore some of the myths and stereotypes we’ve built up over the years, and check how they compare to modern reality. For sure, the 2009 recession shook the settled order like a snow-globe of expectations, and we’re in a different world now. How different?
Depends on how you look at it.
Continue reading for the full story.
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