U.S. auto industry braces as new small car era blooms
Detroit firms face gas shortages, layoffs, and bleak sales while pushing fuel efficient, front wheel drive models. GM and Ford executives project future industry reshaping through overseas alliances, downsizing, and wind tunnel investments as Congress penalties spur smaller, lighter cars and the Japa nese import share remains limited.
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