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Iacocca, Away From the Grind, Still Has a Lot to Say

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Lee Iacocca, the executive who managed to bring Chrysler Corp. out from the threat of bankruptcy, has strong opinions about the current conditions of the American automobile industry. At the age of 80, he is once again appearing in television commercials for his former company.

Product development, Marketing procedures, Personnel administration, Human resource management, Marketing, Behavior, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company marketing practices, Chrysler Corp., Company personnel management, Iacocca, Lee A., Automotive executives

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Dude, Where's My Resale Value?

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The U.S. automobile industry is beginning to see the results of the rebates and interest-free financing of the past few years, as used vehicles have less relative value as compared with imports, which in turn affects perceived quality and new vehicle prices.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Commodity & service prices, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, International aspects, Automobile industry, Market trend/market analysis, Used cars, Used automobiles, Company pricing policy

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G.M., Missing Forecasts, Is Hurt by Loss On U.S. Autos

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General Motors Corp.'s third quarter earnings did not reach their forecasts. The rising cost of employee health insurance, losses in Europe and Latin America and the slowing of the Chinese market all contributed to lowered earnings.

Foreign operations, Sales, profits & dividends, Organizational history, Accident & Health Insurance, Insurance Carriers, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Company sales and earnings, Health insurance, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company earnings/profit, Company organization

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