I just thought i'd post this. no reason, i just found it on a z forum
"Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule, though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skyline GT-Rs were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage and family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were realy serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change.............. "