“It's whatever the state is basically going to offer to attract the manufacturer there. It all depends on whether the states want to play that game or don't want to play that game.”
“It?s what?s going to keep happening. We expect continued good earnings and growth from Toyota, and we?re waiting for more from GM on more cost-cutting.”
“Toyota is doing something its U.S. rivals can't -- building plants rather than closing them. That is going to broaden (Toyota's) regional reach in the United States and in North America. And that is a big advantage right now.”
“I don't think it's a car for the U.S. market. Those cars look great in Europe, but put them on road here next to a big SUV and they don't look so good any more.”
“The fact credit rating agencies haven't changed their ratings is no surprise. I wouldn't have expected them to right away and it will take some time, but it now is more logical that credit ratings should go up rather than down.”