Now we're down to 2 US automakers

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Originally Posted by MH

Its a perfect match then.
American cars are very mediocre in terms of engineering and reliability.
The reason of downfall of american car companies i think.

The downfall of US car manufacturers were greedy managers and CEO's.

More money was spent in bonuses, lobbying and bribes than actual design and investments.
And more and more jobs were outsourced.
You can hear all you can about Americans but I'll fight someone when it comes to defend the hardworking able American. You can build quality things, problem is you manufacture less and less.
FIAT on the other hand, like the rest of European countries, can't survive only by it's domestic market. Cars are mediocre, but they're cheap, low maintainance and very high mileage. Perfect for a lower income European that just needs some wheels.