I imagine that they got some pretty good tax breaks when they wanted to start building cars and trucks over here. :?:
Consumer Reports sucks
This is exactly why I no longer subscribe to Consumer Reports
From an article about Toyota's recalls
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toyota-cost26-2009nov26,0,2914702.story
"Two years ago, Consumer Reports magazine -- often accused by U.S. automakers of unfairly favoring Asian brands over American -- suspended its practice of automatically giving new Toyota vehicles a positive recommendation. The action came after the magazine's vehicle testers decided that the brand's history of dependability could no longer be relied upon."
"Toyota's "recommendation percentage" fell to 88% this year, trailing Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Volkswagen and Hyundai."
Can you believe that? They gave Toyota a free pass on quality without even testing them.
From an article about Toyota's recalls
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toyota-cost26-2009nov26,0,2914702.story
"Two years ago, Consumer Reports magazine -- often accused by U.S. automakers of unfairly favoring Asian brands over American -- suspended its practice of automatically giving new Toyota vehicles a positive recommendation. The action came after the magazine's vehicle testers decided that the brand's history of dependability could no longer be relied upon."
"Toyota's "recommendation percentage" fell to 88% this year, trailing Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Volkswagen and Hyundai."
Can you believe that? They gave Toyota a free pass on quality without even testing them.
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Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that they were a majorThis is exactly why I no longer subscribe to Consumer Reports
From an article about Toyota's recalls
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toyota-cost26-2009nov26,0,2914702.story
"Two years ago, Consumer Reports magazine -- often accused by U.S. automakers of unfairly favoring Asian brands over American -- suspended its practice of automatically giving new Toyota vehicles a positive recommendation. The action came after the magazine's vehicle testers decided that the brand's history of dependability could no longer be relied upon."
"Toyota's "recommendation percentage" fell to 88% this year, trailing Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Volkswagen and Hyundai."
Can you believe that? They gave Toyota a free pass on quality without even testing them.
advertiser and $ponsor to many behind the scenes events?
I think that just might have been a measurable factor.....
:eyeroll:
Consumer Reports doesn't have advertisers. And they don't let anyone even use their name in advertisements - unlike J D Power, Motor Trend, etc.Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that they were a major
advertiser and $ponsor to many behind the scenes events?
I think that just might have been a measurable factor.....
:eyeroll:
That's why it's complete crap... they are supposed to be completely unbiased and fair. And most people believe they are unbiased.
Ok, let me rephrase that differently. I wonder how much Toyota "donated"Consumer Reports doesn't have advertisers. And they don't let anyone even use their name in advertisements - unlike J D Power, Motor Trend, etc.
That's why it's complete crap... they are supposed to be completely unbiased and fair. And most people believe they are unbiased.
to the tax deductible public donations Consumer Reports accepts?
I wonder if they are one of the main contributing "members'?
Seems to me you always have to follow the money, and see where it leads. I mean they do have expenses right?
:think:
By donation I think he means bribes and under the table means of attaining un the earned "automatic" status.
Jax "Vinnie from Chicago" Hemi
Jax "Vinnie from Chicago" Hemi
I know what he means. It's just that they try to come off as being unbiased - and convince people they are - when they were doing what I suspected all along.By donation I think he means bribes and under the table means of attaining un the earned "automatic" status.
Jax "Vinnie from Chicago" Hemi
I've never based a purchase on just what Consumer Reports recommends, but I for one will never even look at a Consumer Reports rag ever again.
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