2 a company that manufactures cars:
Korean automakers have begun developing larger cars for the American market.
The weakened regulations permitted automakers to design bumpers with emphasis on style and low cost; protection dropped substantially and repair costs rose.
In 2009, it sold 1.9 million vehicles ranking second among domestic automakers and third overall.
For 2010, the domestic automakers reported significant profits indicating the beginning of rebound.
Power windows have become so common that by 2008, some automakers eliminated hand crank windows from all their models.
The automaker promoted these as a safety feature and as an alternative to carrying a spare tire.
Protean has been developing in-wheel electric motors for several years, in spite of the fact that most automakers discarded the concept years ago.
The bill also required automakers to provide independent repairers the same emissions service information as provided to franchised new car dealers.
The new owners began a comprehensive restructuring programme, injecting large amounts of capital into the floundering automaker.
