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David Collier, president of General Motors of Canada, says the auto industry's current sales slump is due to consumers' fears about the future rather (...)
David Collier, president of General Motors of Canada, says the auto industry's current sales slump is due to consumers' fears about the future rather (...)

David Collier, president of General Motors of Canada, says the auto industry's current sales slump is due to consumers' fears about the future rather (...)

Date3/27/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Collier, president of General Motors of Canada, says the auto industry's current sales slump is due to consumers' fears about the future rather than to higher prices. He believes the car market will continue to expand.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0039699F
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