Goodbye, NUMMI: How a Plant Changed the Culture of Car-Making

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The GM and Toyota joint-venture plant, NUMMI, shut down on April 1, leaving behind a rich but muddy history. Here's how this auto plant changed the face of General Motors and planted its name in the history books.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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