In 2004, BMW was the first automobile manufacturer in the world to integrate iPod in the audio system.

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Does the administration still consider Chrysler to be an American automobile manufacturer, given the majority stake that Fiat has?

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This is home to Avtovaz, Russia's largest automobile manufacturer.

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Despite this setback, and despite the enormous setback in 2008 as a result of the horrific tsunami disaster, Toyota will have sold 9.7 million vehicles in 2012, overtaking General Motors and every other automobile manufacturer.

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Did the manufacturer of buggy whips see the automobile coming?

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