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Kicking the tires: a leading auto analyst rates the car companies

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Keller expects the US automobile industry to dramatically restructure its distribution system in the next few years. The dealer system is expensive and inefficient. She believes auto superstores and Internet marketing will play larger roles. Additional aspects of the industry are discussed.

Domestic-Make Autos, Interview, Investment advisers, Domestic cars, Keller, Maryann

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Profits by the truckload

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The demand for sport utility vehicles in North America has expanded markedly, driving up profit margins for automakers and sellers. However, as manufacturing capacity expands, profits and prices are likely to level out, and perhaps decline.

Utility Vehicles, Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, Supply and demand, Sport utility vehicles, Sport-utility vehicles

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Death of a car salesman

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Automobile superstores and other alternative methods for selling cars are likely to force many car dealers out of business. The trend will also force car makers to become more responsive to the needs and desires of consumers.

Automobiles, Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, New and used car dealers, Marketing, Automotive dealers

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