Auto Makers in a Slump

Today's American auto makers are experiencing a drought. Our local GM plant workers are being laid off due to the slow down in production. This slow down has been increasing due to the decrease in demand for automobiles. With employees worrying about whether or not they will have a job the next day and companies like GM trying to stay profitable it is a wonder how long automakers will continue to exist in the United States. The question is what can be done to to increase profitability and distribution? How long will this take?