Big Three

What Does Big Three Mean?
A reference to the three largest automobile manufacturers in North America:

1. General Motors
2. DaimlerChrysler
3. Ford Motor Co.

Investopedia explains Big Three
The profits (and losses) of the Big Three are thought to be an indicator of the state of the overall U.S. economy.

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