Japanese taxi driver

A Japanese man hailed a cab and told the driver to take him to the airport. During the journey, a Nissan drove past the taxi. The Japanese man said to the driver, "Nissan, very fast! Made in Japan!" After a while, a Toyota sped past the taxi. Again, the Japanese man told the driver, "Toyota, very fast! Made in Japan!" And then a Mitsubishi overtook the taxi. For the third time, the Japanese said to the driver, "Mitsubishi, very fast! Made in Japan!" The driver was a little angry, but he kept quiet. And this went on for quite a number of cars. Finally, the taxi got to the airport. The fare was over £300. The Japanese exclaimed, "Why so expensive?" The driver said, "Meter, very fast! Made in Japan!"