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Detroit's Challenge: Designing Cars Drivers Want Now

By Ray Wert, 9:43 AM on Fri May 30 2008, 232 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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Posted By:Phil LeBeauIn the last 10 years, the Big 3 have struggled to come up with sedans to beat the Camry, Corolla, Civic and Altima. In fact, if you look at the top 10 best selling cars right now, only 4 are American models: The Ford Focus, Chevy Cobalt, Malibu and Impala. Read More Topics:Marketing | Alternative Energy | Energy | Japan | Economy (U.S.) | Asia | Automobile IndustrySectors:Oil and Gas | Automobiles and PartsCompanies:Toyota Motor Corporation | General Motors Corp | Honda Motor Company, Ltd. | Ford Motor Company Permalink

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