Cars today are becoming just as fast paced as life in America. Technological innovations are churned out faster than the growth of inflation! Some of America’s pride on four wheels includes names like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercury, Pontiac, and Saturn. Then there are those cars that have made American Automobile History what it is today; cars such as the Plymouth. Let’s hear what you have to say about any American Car that you know made history, or discuss cars that drive the wheels of innovation in America today. Discuss all American cars here.

Buick	Cadillac	Chevrolet	Chrysler	Dodge
Ford	GMC	Hummer	Jeep	Lincoln
Mercury	Pontiac	Saturn

Asian car brands came to the U.S. and quickly made a place for themselves in the American market as well as the American heart. Their rapid growth in popularity was mainly due to the quality and performance of their products. Competitive price tags definitely helped to give them a nudge in the right direction. Asian Cars define technological prowess and durability and outsell the number of American Cars sold in the U.S mainly due to their high market resale values. The most popular Asian Cars are Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota. Many Asian car companies are now stepping into the premium car segment in America. Discuss all Asian cars here!

Acura	Honda	Hyundai	Infiniti	Kia
Lexus	Mazda	Mitsubishi	Nissan	Scion
Subaru	Suzuki	Toyota

European Cars remain known for their luxury and performance. The most striking contribution to the automotive sector from Europe has always been its breath-taking designs. Europe continues to be largest contributor to a variety of automobiles and quite a few have made their mark in the American market. Some of the larger European brands include names like Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Discuss all European cars here.

Aston Martin	Audi	Bentley	BMW	Fiat
Jaguar	Land Rover	Lotus	Mercedes Benz	Mini Cooper
Opel	Peugeot	Porsche	Saab	Volkswagen
Volvo

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