This is not something to dwell on, because all companies should have the right to compensate employees for any amount they want, but the pay-scale in general has been an ongoing problem in Detroit for decades. This comparison is a stark example.
Keep in mind the incredible success of these three companies.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan [...]

Ford–the good guys in the somewhat sordid bailout schemes–may show a first quarter profit in excess of $1 billion, says the Detroit News.
This will mark the first time since 2005 that the automaker has shown a net profit for four consecutive quarters.
Is this a sign that buyers are rewarding Ford for refusing the ‘bailout’ money? [...]

Well, you know, besides the companies and individuals that have been put out of work and the loss of the competitive American market, that is…

American Thinker: Death by CAFE Standards
By J.R. Dunn
Media discussions of the administration’s new mileage rules have covered about everything except how many people they will kill.
Manipulating fuel efficiency standards has been [...]

This is the 2010 long-term dependability study from J.D. Power, released Friday.
Of note:
Porsche adds this title to its industry-leading Initial Quality score.
Land Rover adds last-place showing to its last-place showing in initial quality.
25 of 36 brands show improvement, all scores continue to improve as they have for several years.
Domestic model wins best score– Cadillac [...]

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without
strategy is the noise before defeat.
SUN TZU ‘The Art of War’

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

CAR- FU: Self-Defense For Car Buyers
THE CAR-FU PHILOSOPHY

RESPECT              KNOWLEDGE              [...]

WHY IN THE WORLD would NASCAR engage in promoting this obviously filthy consumer-ripoff company?
I can’t remember offhand which driver it is who stands up and lies through his teeth about this but I guess his ride is more important than any other one thing to him, including his integrity.
I am finishing up my book [...]

It had to happen sooner or later. The writing has been on the wall for Saturn for a few years. When Opal stepped in and provided some exciting new styling, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope. But this week, the Penske Automotive Group canceled their plans to purchase the Saturn unit from GM. [...]

Okay…let’s see how this one works, because this one…well
Hyundai’s new commercial promises to give you $1000 more than your trade-in is worth.
For those who are not immediately saying “wha—?”, let me shed some light here. 
I know of at least 6 different sources that are used by dealers to help evaluate trade-in values.
None [...]

Tony Stewart thinks so, and he should know.
from SI:
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick.
While racing’s most prominent female driver ponders her options for next year, Stewart said Saturday he has no doubts that Patrick will eventually make the jump to stock cars.
He should know: They’ve [...]

We should expect to see a convertible later this year. Looks bigger but is only a couple of inches longer than the CLK.
Not everyone is pleased with the look, but the 550 and upcoming AMG will be crazy fast.
Around $50k.