Not a rip-off or "Asian Copy," it's the real deal. AMG is a respected name in Japan. I lived there for 7 years, and can tell you that A connection with a "foreign" company means big $$$ for the company that brings it to market.

See my previous post for the details of the "union."

Brian, you of all people should know that Mitsubishi and Daimler Chrysler are in bed together, there's a joint manufacturing plant just up the road from you in Normal, where they build Eclipses, Galants and Dodge Avengers on the same platform.

Happy Motoring

RBM