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Amid projections of a worse than expected downturn in 2008, the industry gathered in the Big Apple for the New York International Auto Show.

Here are some of the highlights from the Ward's editors including new vehicle previews along with top executive comments on how the auto makers are planning for what could be the lowest sales year in a decade.

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