31.   Auto executives and economists predicted strong sales again this year.

32.   Auto executives are very reluctant to sell the finance businesses.

33.   Auto executives frustrated by the low values placed on their stocks have been quietly encouraging this analysis lately.

34.   Auto executives have been more vocal about their concerns this week.

35.   Auto executives say that proposed tax cuts would help boost demand for new cars a bit.

36.   Auto executives say they are aware of these issues, and there are some indications that they are designing cars accordingly.

37.   Auto executives typically argue that much of the increase is a result of safety and emissions regulations.

38.   Auto executives were optimistic about their prospects.

39.   Auto industry executives are furious.

40.   Auto executives also change jobs often enough that they do not want to hit a potential future employer too hard.