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[–] 27 points 6 months ago* (5 children)

American Auto Industry Struggles to Keep Pace

Them being end up second place isn't new, as these makers can't help but throw in too many features but cut out the quality or improve efficiency, such as being unable to match the fuel efficiency of non-US compact cars more than 50 years ago.

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago (3 children)

    The Chinese models have more features, more technology, and more connectivity.

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago* (2 children)

    Exactly what I don’t want from a car. I want fewer features implemented better, higher build quality, and zero connectivity.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    It doesn't matter US is so protectionist that american car brands simply can't fail. Which tbf is understandable and the case in most countries but the point being that car competition domestically is only worthwhile discussion from protectionism pov not actual technology

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