[TX RN]

Toyota, and the other Japanese manufacturers, learned modern manufacturing from the USA in post WWII. Honda engineered the evo motor for Harley Davidson. The platform they still use. Why? Because it works. We are not at war with Japan. We buy Sony, Hitachi, JVC, Yamaha, Honda, Subaru, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Panasonic, and a host of other brands from over seas. We buy Hyundai, LG, Samsung, and Kia from South Korea. We buy "made in China" stuff everyday. Why? Price consideration for the cheaper things and quality for the expensive stuff. Who will not pay more for quality and reputation? Toyota may not want to be #1 but they are almost there. It will be interesting to see how it all unfolds...