General Motors announced Tuesday that it is phasing out its Oldsmobile division—the oldest car brand in America—and restructuring the car company to eliminate more than 16,000 jobs in North America and Europe next year. Following recent layoff and possible plant closing announcements by rivals Ford and DaimlerChrysler, GM's move is the latest indication of a significant downturn in the auto industry and the US economy as a whole.
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