Some auto industry analysts attributed the slowdown to factory production constraints, particularly for popular sport utility vehicles.

Many auto industry analysts, however, believe the mini-van is not selling as well as the company hoped.

But favorable reviews of the cars from auto industry analysts suggest this is not a concern.

Five auto industry analysts tried to answer that question in interviews.

Some auto industry analysts were not surprised that Chrysler changed its anti-Japanese stance.

But it could also stand a nudge at the drawing board, some auto industry analysts say.

But auto industry analysts say those estimates are too pessimistic.

But Saturn is far from paying back the parent company's investment, which auto industry analysts have put as high as $5 billion.

G.M.'s logo may be joined on the card by other companies, an auto industry analyst said.

But auto industry analysts said those factors were not enough to account for what they called surprisingly weak margins.

Some auto industry analysts attributed the slowdown to factory production constraints, particularly for popular sport utility vehicles.

Many auto industry analysts, however, believe the mini-van is not selling as well as the company hoped.

But favorable reviews of the cars from auto industry analysts suggest this is not a concern.

Five auto industry analysts tried to answer that question in interviews.

Some auto industry analysts were not surprised that Chrysler changed its anti-Japanese stance.

But it could also stand a nudge at the drawing board, some auto industry analysts say.

But auto industry analysts say those estimates are too pessimistic.

But Saturn is far from paying back the parent company's investment, which auto industry analysts have put as high as $5 billion.

G.M.'s logo may be joined on the card by other companies, an auto industry analyst said.

But auto industry analysts said those factors were not enough to account for what they called surprisingly weak margins.