Difficult industry climate ahead of IAA.(Opinion)(Frankfurt automobile show)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe,  August, 2003  

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This year's Frankfurt IAA, like any big auto show, provides a good checkpoint for the state of the industry.

Automakers, suppliers and dealers each have issues to deal with and a look at this week's Automotive News Europe provides a snapshot of the challenges and opportunities they all face.

As for the automakers, the new-model introductions, concept cars and technological dazzle won't hide the fact that car companies are struggling to make their numbers. Competition is fierce, too many new cars are pushed onto the market and consumers are more critical than ever.

The big ...

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