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Let's also not forget GM had one of the first production-line electric cars (probably the first since the early 20th century when electric cars were more common).
What did GM do with this incredible and futuristic vision? They sent it to the scrap heap.
I'm sorry guys, I'm a proud American. I believe in well made American products like porn, Leatherman tools, outlaw motorcycles, Kentucky Bourbon, Tilamook Cheese and Zippos. World War 2, the cold war, and the space race taught me that Americans can design and build some of the best and most fascinating machines in the world.
However, most new American cars I see are overcomplicated and unreliable. My friend Chris Lowden was driving a rented Ford Taurus. The engine spontaneously caught fire and the vehicle self destructed. When requesting a replacement vehicle, customer service asked what type of car she would like, Chris responded with "ONE THAT DOESN'T BURST INTO FLAMES!"
If America can design and build an efficient, reliable car that will last 10 years or 300,000 miles, I'll buy it. Until then, my next car's a Toyota or Honda.
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