Why do so many people knock British-made cars? Why do so few people buy them?

Question

The Rover 75 was voted European Car of the Year when it was first launched. Jaguars compete very favourably with other cars (BMW/Audi etc.) in their class. The Mini is hugely successful and retains its value better than most other cars. Add to that the quality cars such as Rolls Royce, fun cars like Morgan and TVR, and all of the Japanese, French and German cars that are actually made in this country. Yet so many people seem to be willing to let their hard-earned money go into the pockets of our European competitors, and thus into their health, education and defence budgets. Am I missing something, or do people feel happier supporting the French and Germans to supporting Britain?

Answer 1

ford motor company owns most of those brands and they are improving on the jag, land rover,aston martin etc.
it's a global economy, but nobody buys a renault or a fiat in the usa.

we have cars for sale here in the usa from usa,south korea, japan, germany(daimler-chrysler) mexican and canadian assembly and supplier plants.

yes. you are missing something. it's not the same as it was years ago when i worked at an auto factory.