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DECEMBER 2011 SOI: NORTH AMERICA | INTERIORS | ELECTRONICS | MATERIALS<br />
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Slow Climb for 2012<br />
NA production to increase, but 80% of<br />
growth will be from Asian, European<br />
auto makers. ON PAGE 40<br />
'12 BMW 650i p.63<br />
Decadent even without apps.<br />
For the latest news and statistics, go to WardsAuto.com 10 BEST ENGINES PREVIEW p.28<br />
A PENTON MEDIA PUBLICATIONDECEMBER 2011 SOI: NORTH AMERICA INTERIORS ELECTRONICS MAT<br />
Slow Climb for 2012<br />
NA production to increase, but 80% of<br />
growth will be from Asian, Europeans<br />
auto makers, on page 40 ' ~<br />
'12 BMW 6501 p 63<br />
Decadent even without apps.<br />
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For the latest news and statistics, go to WardsAuto.com<br />
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