Tony D.

More than Economic Factors Lie Behind U.S. Auto Sales Drop

I still cannot understand why American ingenuity seems to be incapable of designing an affordable car that can compete with the foreign (Japanese, especially) manufacturers. Where are the brilliant designers and engineers in this country? If there are none to be found here, then let's look elsewhere. Perhaps, Italian designers can create a fuel-efficient car with great eye-appeal that can capture the American market. It's way past time to look beyond SUV's, etc. We need safety, reliability, fuel-efficiency, and beauty of design in a car that is affordable.