Aside from typical L/R divisive banter, it makes pretty good sense. All big corporations feed off government intervention into the marketplace, so that argument is moot. However, when a specific government has direct interest in a market, it's going to pick a favorite.

But, it is blown out of proportion, and I definitely plan on taking a look at the new Toyota/Subaru joint venture RWD car on it's way. I'm also getting ready to hand over a couple grand toward an engine swap in one of them Supras. Mostly because I'm a glutton for punishment.