Thesis Statement: The 2008-2010 Automotive Crisis was based on the bad management of American Big Three (General Motors, Chrysler, Ford) and senate.
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ABSTRACT
1. Introduction 1.1. Background Information 1.2. Purpose of the Report 1.3. Statement of the Problem
2. Methodology
3. Findings 3.1. Bankruptcy in the Auto Industry 3.1.1. Arguments in Favor of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 3.1.2. Arguments Against Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 3.1.3. Arguments Against Government Intervention 3.2. Federal Government Bailout Process and Timeline 3.2.1. Congressional Bailout Bill 3.2.2. Senate Rejects Bailout 3.2.3. Bush Approves Bailout 3.2.4. Second Bailout 3.2.5. Obama Address to Joint Session of Congress 3.2.6. Publication of General Motors 2008 Losses 3.3. Announcement of bankruptcy 3.3.1. Chrysler Bankruptcy 3.3.2. Bankruptcy of General Motors
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography
Abstract
The automotive industry crisis of 2008–2010 was a part of a global financial downturn. The crisis affected European and Asian automobile manufacturers, but it was primarily felt in the American automobile manufacturing industry. The downturn also affected Canada by virtue of theAutomotive Products Trade Agreement.[1]The automotive industry was weakened by a substantial increase in the prices of automotive fuels[2] linked to the 2003-2008 energs which discouraged purchases of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks which have low fuel economy.[3] The popularity and relatively high profit margins of these vehicles had encouraged the American "Big Three" automakers, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler to make them their primary focus. With fewer fuel-efficient models to offer to consumers, sales began to slide. By 2008, the situation had turned critical as the credit crunch[4] placed pressure on the prices of raw materials.Car companies
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