The difference was even more stark in October. Chrysler's sales jumped 27% vs. 2% for GM and 6% for Ford.

今年十月，这种差距表现得更为明显，克莱斯勒的销量跃升了27%，而通用和福特的销量只是分别上涨了2%和6%。

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While it may be temporarily overshadowed by the troubles of Japanese auto makers, and imperiled long-term by the rise in oil prices, one constant remains in Detroit: General Motors vs. Ford.

尽管眼下日本汽车厂商由于自然灾害而陷入重重麻烦之中，成为世人关注的热点，抢了通用汽车（GM）与福特（Ford）之争的风头；而且，由于油价不断攀升，这场竞争长期来看有可能陷于危险境地；但是，在底特律有一点亘古不变：通用汽车与福特之间的竞争。

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The average age of GM's workforce is 50 (compared to 45 at Ford, and 46 at Chrysler), and 64% of GM workers are eligible to retire within five years (vs. 31% at Ford, and 30% at Chrysler).

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