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Auto industry's domestic slump hits Motorola's electronics unit.

Publication: Knight-Ridder Tribune Business News
Publication Date: 03-JUN-05
Format: Online - approximately 528 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: Mike Hughlett

Jun. 3--Motorola Inc. this week began laying off up to 250 workers in its automotive business, a reaction to the big slump facing domestic automakers.

Hard times at Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have taken their toll on parts suppliers throughout the country, helping to force three into bankruptcy this year.

The auto industry is a core Motorola business, though it is relatively small compared to the firm's wireless telephone operations. About 5,000...

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