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Why is America's auto industry back despite millions of recalls?

General Motors has begun the process of compensating victims of faulty ignition systems that led to an avalanche of auto recalls.  But, despite reports of deaths and injuries—and publicity over the recalls--GM is still America’s number one automaker and sales are at pre-recession levels.  Maryann Keller is an independent auto analyst and author…

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By Warren Olney • Aug 6, 2014 • 1 min read

General Motors has begun the process of compensating victims of faulty ignition systems that led to an avalanche of auto recalls. But, despite reports of deaths and injuries—and publicity over the recalls--GM is still America’s number one automaker and sales are at pre-recession levels. Maryann Keller is an independent auto analyst and author of, “Rude Awakening: the Rise, Fall and Struggle for Recovery of General Motors."

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Independent Producer

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    Sarah Sweeney

    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Maryann Keller

    veteran independent auto analyst

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    Scott Burgess

    Detroit Editor of Motor Trend magazine

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    Mike Spector

    Wall Street Journal reporter investigating auto recalls

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