Is Toyota (down 56%) pure crap? They are asking for support from the Japanese government. French Peugeot and Renault? They also must get support. German Volkswagen? Jan. sales down 21%. The inability to get bank loans and people tightening their belts is hitting them all.
Cars from GM, Japanese makers, have about the same life span, if the figures are checked.
About 20 years ago, GM had problems with paint and body part seams, but that was corrected. They are still having to live with opinions people formed then, but which no longer are valid.