21.   The American Automobile Manufacturers Association, a trade group for domestic automakers, has made a counter-proposal to the California regulators.

22.   The domestic automakers are all developing diesel engines now for large sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, which earn the highest profits per vehicle.

23.   The domestic automakers, Smith noted, could not produce enough of certain cars and trucks to keep up with demand, probably sacrificing some sales to the Japanese.

24.   The domestic automakers like Ford had to scramble to design and produce more fuel-efficient cars and bring in innovations such as front-wheel drive.

25.   The Isofix is also being studied by domestic automakers and safety seat manufacturers, and appears to have become a favorite of safety advocates who like its versatility.

26.   The market share of domestic automakers has been falling steadily to foreign competition.

27.   The two auto parts companies most obviously tied to domestic automakers are Delphi, a spinoff of General Motors, and Visteon, a spinoff of Ford.

28.   Despite huge tariffs on imported cars designed to protect domestic automakers, Avtovaz continues to have financial troubles and reportedly has been late in paying wages in recent months.

29.   Domestic automakers also got a boost from March sales figures that were disappointing but not as weak as expected.

30.   Domestic automakers are struggling with the cost of such a vehicle and have kept their research costs confidential.