For everyone in the auto business, 2008 is a year they'd love to forget. And right now, 2009 looks worse. New vehicle sales in the U.S. this year will likely be 35 to 40 percent lower than in 2007 as the recession continues to bite hard. The Detroit Three face an uncertain future, and European automakers are struggling. Even mighty Toyota is hurting-the company has posted its first operating loss in 71 years.
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