Detroit automakers to reduce annual summer shutdowns to cope with high demand

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Second straight year when US automakers reduce summer shutdowns as vehicle demand is expected to touch record levels this year

The Detroit "Big Three" automakers – General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler – plan to reduce their annual two-week July shutdowns at plants across North America, particularly those that produce popular models such as Ford's F-Series pickup trucks and Chrysler's Jeeps, as they scramble to keep up with increased demand, reports the Detroit News.

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