Champions don't get boxed into a corner. (editorial).

If you think the Big Three automakers are taking it upon the chin because of a weak economy, you may want to reconsider. Foreign automakers are, in fact, delivering the proverbial one-two pierce by moving aggressively to take advantage of the stout dollar.

Take for example, the Japanese automobile manufacturers. They are throwing right and left bent holders into the likes of Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and General Motors by means of successfully bringing to market fresh minivans and light barters And because of the weak yen Japan can tender attractive incentives that help take market share away from