Theres a new name atop the big 3 manufacturers

Are you fucking kidding me? I’ve seen people in third gear accidently put it in 2nd instead of 4th and spinning the shit out of the bearings due to over revving the engine. And in some cases spinning a bearing so bad it scores up the crankshaft.

You’re saying good drivers NEVER miss gears? Ask the best of the best on this site, it happens.

Do some fucking research before you make stupid comments.

These are all of the JD power dependability awards that Japanese cars took the honors in.

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Subcompact-and-Compact-Cars

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Sporty-Cars

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Premium-Cars

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Multi-activity-Vehicles

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Premium-Multi-activity-Vehicles

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Pickups-and-Vans

Buick and Ford did manage to win most dependable Midsize and large car.

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2007-VDS:-Midsize-and-Large-Cars