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Our Relationship With The Automobile

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Kansas City, MO – A lot of people are calling the bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler the end of an era and a turning point in the history of the American auto industry. Ever since Henry Ford developed the Model T, cars have been a way of life for many Americans. That's as true in sprawling Kansas City as in any place. Our KC Currents intern Ashly Kissman took to the streets to find out what kind of relationships people have with their automobiles.

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