Toyota’s top executive in the United States said the company was reviewing its entire operation here, saying executives haven’t decided whether to close a factory in California or when it will open a factory in Mississippi.
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Ford Motor Co. is boosting production for the second time this quarter — an action in sharp contrast to the factory shutdowns taking place at its bankrupt cross-town rivals.

But General Motors Corp.’s bankruptcy filing, which will eliminate much of that company’s debt, also creates new challenges for the Dearborn automaker, particularly with the financing of its vehicles.
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While most car companies continue to weather the economic storm and historic low car sales, Audi AG seems to be bucking the trend. The German luxury carmaker, which is owned by Volkswagen AG, has overtaken BMW as the top luxury carmaker in Europe. It also is No. 1 in China.
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