Tough Times Subdue Auto Show

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A lack of the usual 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 stunts and fanfare that typically mark the show, the automakers this year took a straightforward approach in showing their latest models.



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