Uncertain Times Subdue Chicago Auto Show

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CHICAGO — An absence of the typical over-the-top showmanship marked this year’s Chicago Auto Show, where automakers warned that another tough year lies ahead.

“It is not going to be an easy year for our industry,” General Motors North America president Gary Cowger said during his presentation. “Uncertainty still seems to be the common denominator.”

Eschewing the usual stunts and fanfare that mark the show, the car makers this year took a straightforward approach in showing their latest models.



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