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The Flexible Industry
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler owned 95% of the U.S. market in 1955, with just six models accounting for 80% of total vehicle sales.
Fast forward to 2010, when the Detroit Three share dipped to 44.5%, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks. A total of 88 models accounted for 80% of all vehicles sold, and 290 models were available, according to Ward’s data.
