'Nobody knows anything.' (unexpected developments in the automobile industry)(Column)

Article Abstract:

The unpredictability of the automobile industry is once again evident with a series of contrasting developments: Ford's popular Taurus sedan has lost its status as best-selling brand, and Germany's BMW has regained market share in the US thanks to its new line of roadsters built in the US.

Analysis, Product information, Ford Motor Co., F

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Spurs can hurt

Article Abstract:

The notion of Japan as a ruthlessly competitive society that is prospering at the expense of the US is wrong. The domestic market of Japanese car makers is declining, and they have more debt than their US counterparts. The US excels in many other areas, ranging from aerospace to art.

Economic aspects, Japan, International competition (Commerce), International competition (Economics)

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McNewspaper wounds one in a drive-by

Article Abstract:

Jayne O'Donnell's review of the author's book 'The Critical Path' asserts that a 'mainstream journalist' would have been tougher on Chrysler Corp. Examples of the mainstream media being wrong about the Audi 5000, about the 55-m.ph. speed limit, and about airbags, are analyzed.

Humor and anecdotes, Media coverage, Journalism, Journalistic objectivity, Objectivity, USA Today (Newspaper), The Critical Path (Book)

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