Breakdown in the fast lane: Japan's car industry

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The automobile industry in Japan is suffering from declining profits and manufacturers are being forced to cut costs. Nissan became the first Japanese automobile maker to close down a plant since the 1940s. Profits at Toyota fell by 63% in the 1st half of 1992.

Japan

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A drive on the wild side: General Motors

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Smith has managed to trim losses for General Motors to about $850 million, which is a modest decrease from $1.06 billion in 1991. GM needs to reduce costs by cutting back on its workforce size and production capacity.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Management, General Motors Corp., GM, Smith, John J. (American advertising executive)

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Has the flying lady lost her shine?

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Sales for Rolls-Royce in 1991 dropped to their lowest levels since 1968. Vickers, which owns the car maker, has experienced a loss of $22 million. A recession is being blamed for the slumping sales.

Rolls-Royce Motors Inc.

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