21.   Auto executives are more optimistic.

22.   Auto executives as well as minority-owned companies were enthusiastic about the new company.

23.   Auto executives contend that no such strategy ever existed.

24.   Auto executives said that the car occupants could have been killed in the high-speed impact even if hit by a car instead of a Bronco.

25.   Auto executives say that their bleak and unpredictable business outlook leaves them little room to make any commitments, especially of the size required to satisfy Washington.

26.   Auto executives say they make what people want to buy.

27.   Auto executives talk about cars, golf and every tenth of a percentage point of market share.

28.   Auto industry executives defended the participation of the Big Three.

29.   Auto executives agree but add that some of the strength in sales can be predicted by reading demographic tea leaves.

30.   Auto executives and dealers say sales of luxury cars and sport utility vehicles remain extremely strong.