The Big Three have changed significantly within the past ten years. GM had a huge culture change and went from producing pretty terrible vehicles to making pretty nice ones. Look at Cadillacs and the new Camaros. Chrysler is now owned by Fiat, who is very, very motivated to make it in the American market. Can't say much about Ford, though. Never owned one, so I don't read up on them. But I have high hopes for cars like the Volt. GM really wants the car to do well.