Auto firms' woes test customer loyalty (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

Rebecca Cook/Reuters

If an auto company such as GM were to declare bankruptcy, even the most loyal customer base would probably dissipate - one reason Detroit executives appear so disinclined to go that route, say analysts.

Auto firms' woes test customer loyalty

12:45 p.m. ET · Any bankruptcy among Big Three is likely to cut into retention, making recovery even harder.


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