Blame some of the near-collapse of Detroit on auto reviewers.

Traditionally, they swoon for high-horsepower, low-mileage cars that offer acceleration and top speed that is irrelevant – or even dangerous – in real-world driving. Because auto reviewers fixated on speed, carmaker executives paid too much attention to horsepower, not enough to manufacturing quality, MPG and safety. …

https://blogs.reuters.com/gregg-easterbrook/2010/08/04/307/oldId.20100812162615300

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