Attitudes towards European, Japanese and US Cars

Abstract

The differences and similarities in US consumers' perceptions of cars produced in six countries was highlighted, helping to determine product differentiation and define the proper competitive position for a product. It looks closely at country‐of‐origin bases, and whether to fight them, compensate for them or capitalise on them. The European car image is found to be a positive one in the US, and could become the basis for a distinct positive advantage.

Citation

Brown, J.J., Light, C.D. and Gazda, G.M. (1987), "Attitudes towards European, Japanese and US Cars", European Journal of Marketing, Vol. 21 No. 5, pp. 90-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004700