General Motors is also replacing its fullsize pickups with redesigned models starting this spring, and that should also prompt pickup buyers to re-enter the market.

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In many other segments, including major categories like midsize cars, fullsize pickups, small crossovers and small sedans, performance is secondary, if on the radar screen at all.

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