Road Work Ahead -- The Future of the Auto Industry- msnbc.com

Are more brands heading for the junk yard?

With automakers facing an erosion of their U.S. market share, crippling healthcare bills and high pension costs, some are expected to pare down their bloated stable of car brands to remain competitive. By MSNBC.com’s Roland Jones. Full story

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