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A softer '97: growth may slow, consumer debt creeps up, and pent-up demand's on the wane A softer '97: growth may slow, consumer debt creeps up, and pent-up demand's on the wane

The automotive industry is about to wrap up another very good year, but this is probably as good as it gets. at least for this cycle. Considering that new car and truck sales will reach just over 15 million units, this will wind up being the U.S. industry's best performance since 1988.Continuing a trend that shows no sign of running out of steam, light trucks will capture a record 43% of the U.S.

byCHRISTOPHER W. CEDERGREN

Dec 1, 1996

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Remember, the best cars still win: there's no proof globalization really works Remember, the best cars still win: there's no proof globalization really works

Dec 1, 1996

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Internal Combustion Engines

Chrysler gets serious about the oily parts; styling's been king at Chrysler, but now powertrains get some attention.Chrysler gets serious about the oily parts; styling's been king at Chrysler, but now powertrains get some attention.

byZoia, David E., Neff, Natalie

Dec 1, 1996

4 Min Read

Europe: go east young man...: with the west stagnant, look east for growth in '97 Europe: go east young man...: with the west stagnant, look east for growth in '97

byWielgat, Andrea

Dec 1, 1996

3 Min Read

South America sizzles: Brazil reaches stride, eyes 2.5 million vehicle output South America sizzles: Brazil reaches stride, eyes 2.5 million vehicle output

Dec 1, 1996

5 Min Read

Asia/Pacific is on fire: despite high risks, automakers scramble Asia/Pacific is on fire: despite high risks, automakers scramble

byMcClellan, Barbara

Dec 1, 1996

4 Min Read

The Pentastar sparkles: there's nothing dull about Chrysler's resurgence

The Pentastar sparkles: there's nothing dull about Chrysler's resurgence

byDavid C. Smith, GREG GARDNER

Executives on the move

Executives on the move

After the battle: as smoke clears, mirror makers aren't looking back

After the battle: as smoke clears, mirror makers aren't looking back

byGardner, Greg

Labor peace; time now to add members; chart Big Steel merger

Labor peace; time now to add members; chart Big Steel merger

byGardner, Greg

Detente amid distrust: GM, UAW miss chance to improve their relationship

Detente amid distrust: GM, UAW miss chance to improve their relationship

byGardner, Greg

Internal Combustion Engines

Engineers get their due

Engineers get their due

Transplants start truckin'

Transplants start truckin'

byDrew Winter, SAID DEEP

Let the good times roll: the General marches quick-step with a $14.5-billion kitty

Let the good times roll: the General marches quick-step with a $14.5-billion kitty

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byGREG GARDNER, David Smithand 1 more

Nasser promotion clarifies succession outlook within glass house

Nasser promotion clarifies succession outlook within glass house

Third-quarter profits exceed forecasts at Chrysler and GM, on target at Ford

Third-quarter profits exceed forecasts at Chrysler and GM, on target at Ford

Decision near on GM's China project

Decision near on GM's China project

Chrysler's dirty little secret

Chrysler's dirty little secret

EV1 on sale Dec. 5; leases range from $480 to $640

EV1 on sale Dec. 5; leases range from $480 to $640

But Ford 2000 hasn't solved Europe's woes

But Ford 2000 hasn't solved Europe's woes

GM woos NUMMI with discounts

GM woos NUMMI with discounts

GM vs. Inaki: opening round goes to GM

GM vs. Inaki: opening round goes to GM

Fixed Operations

Guardian to build trim plant in Kentucky

Guardian to build trim plant in Kentucky

Where LucasVarity is heading: September merger boosts technical and global capabilities

Where LucasVarity is heading: September merger boosts technical and global capabilities

byFerris, Deebe

1997 Prelude is focused, fantastic

1997 Prelude is focused, fantastic

GM lost about 90,000 vehicles from Canadian strike

GM lost about 90,000 vehicles from Canadian strike

Alcoa supplies hoods for GM's '97 minivans

Alcoa supplies hoods for GM's '97 minivans

Industry to NHTSA: power down on air bags

Industry to NHTSA: power down on air bags

Creativity is back: automakers enter new era of styling experimentation

Creativity is back: automakers enter new era of styling experimentation

Contracts alone can't guarantee jobs; automakers must be competitive,and that takes well-trained people

Contracts alone can't guarantee jobs; automakers must be competitive,and that takes well-trained people

bySharf, Stephan

Deciphering future product preference: the key is understanding what drives product image

Deciphering future product preference: the key is understanding what drives product image

byCHRISTOPHER W. CEDERGREN

Bosch raises the bar: microelectronic advances keep company on cutting edge

Bosch raises the bar: microelectronic advances keep company on cutting edge

Intelligent transportation: Chrysler learns valuable ITS lessons fromautomated test track

Intelligent transportation: Chrysler learns valuable ITS lessons fromautomated test track

Malibu's big, inexpensive - and an unexpected pleasure

Malibu's big, inexpensive - and an unexpected pleasure