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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.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 29, 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.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

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      Maryann Keller

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      Mike Spector

      Wall Street Journal reporter investigating auto recalls

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    2 of 3
    General Motors is Still in the Hotseat, but Sales are Soaring
    1. 0:00Where Are the Poor Students at Elite Universities?
    2. 7:51Why is America's Auto Industry Back Despite Millions of Recalls?You’re reading this
    3. 41:58China’s “Age of Ambition” with Evan Osnos
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