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Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Auto Makers—GM, Ford, and Chrysler

by Bill Vlasic
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Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Auto Makers—GM, Ford, and Chrysler
Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Auto Makers—GM, Ford, and Chrysler

Detroit's auto industry drama: collapse and revival.

If you're captivated by the grit of American industry and drawn to the drama that unfolds behind closed doors of towering corporations, "Once Upon a Car" is a book you won't want to overlook. Bill Vlasic's extensive experience with the auto industry translates into a gripping narrative that brings to life the monumental struggle and ultimate resurgence of America's automotive titans during one of the nation's most precarious economic times. It's a story of resilience that echoes the American spirit, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of business and national identity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Auto Makers—GM, Ford, and Chrysler

by Bill Vlasic
$18.90
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ISBN: 9780061845628
Authors: Bill Vlasic
Publisher: William Morrow
Date of Publication: 2011-07-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Business, Economics
Related Topics: American History, Leadership, Finance, Management
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 468 readers)

Description

Once Upon a Car is the fascinating epic story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of the Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Written by Bill Vlasic, the Detroit bureau chief for the New York Times and acclaimed author of Taken for a Ride, this eye-opening, richly anecdotal work is more than a riveting and insightful business history. It offers a clear-eyed view of the present day automobile industry and of Detroit, the city that spawned it, going far beyond the corporate and federal maneuverings to explore the impact the car companies’ failures have had on the overall economy, and more importantly what they have done to people’s lives. Relevant and thought-provoking, Once Upon a Car is an unforgettable journey deep inside this quintessentially American industry.
 

Detroit's auto industry drama: collapse and revival.

If you're captivated by the grit of American industry and drawn to the drama that unfolds behind closed doors of towering corporations, "Once Upon a Car" is a book you won't want to overlook. Bill Vlasic's extensive experience with the auto industry translates into a gripping narrative that brings to life the monumental struggle and ultimate resurgence of America's automotive titans during one of the nation's most precarious economic times. It's a story of resilience that echoes the American spirit, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of business and national identity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.