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For immediate release: All major carmakers agree to continue deferring sytlishness until further notice. I'm pleased to announce that given the current delay in my attaining zillionaire status, luxury purveyors like hot car manufacturers have collectively agreed to continue to delay releasing any interesting models actually worthy of inspiring lust. They will bide time until my highness is able to afford them. Evidence of their support ...

From the BCG 2004 Trading Up report. All its capital expenses or depreciation are covered through federal subsidies. They currently rely on a $1.23 billion subsidy, and are seeking $1.8 billion more from Congress in 2005.