U.S. Auto Industry
Have U.S. automakers turned the corner on quality?
By Mary H. Cooper

The global economic slump has hit U.S. automakers hard. Fearful about their jobs, many American consumers are in no mood to buy even a utilitarian family car, much less a luxury model that can run $40,000. Consumers in Europe and Japan are also steering clear of auto dealerships. But there are a few bright spots in this otherwise dismal picture. The Big Three U.S. automakers have made big improvements,. . . .

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Will the North American Free Trade Agreement lead to job losses in thU.S.utondustry?

Alan Reuther Legislative International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America From summary of testimony before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, Sept. 22, 1992	Finance Committee Sept. 8, 1992.

Economic Stagnation Slows Car Sales

Lingering economic stagnation has put a damper on U.S. auto sales of foreign and domestic cars. Among U.S. carmakers, Ford has made the strongest gains in closing the gap with Japanese producers. Totals: Total U.S. nameplate: 66% Total Japanese nameplate: 30% Total European nameplate: 4% U.S. Companies: Jan.-Aug. Jan.-Aug.

1991 1992 General Motors: 36.0% 35.7% Ford: 20.0 21.1 Chrysler 8.2 7.8 Toyota: 8.9 9.3 Honda: 9.8 9.3 Nissan: 5.0 4.9 Mazda: 2.9 3.1 Mitsubishi: 2.0 1.9 Hyundai: 1.5 1.3 Subaru: 1.3 1.3 Suzuki: 0.1 0.1 Other Import: 4.4 4.2 Source: The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 4, 1992.