An interesting article by Jack Trout, a marketing guru.
Some German car brands are also mentioned in the article.
Brand Schizophrenia
Jack Trout, 10.17.05, 6:00 AM ET
NEW YORK - Powerful brands have distinct personalities: Duracell’s batteries last a long time. Volvos are safe in a crash. But even dominant brands can fade if they fall prey to multiple personality disorder.
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http://www.forbes.com/columnists/200...1017trout.html