General Motors downsizing (B/C full-size platforms, 1977)
General Motors downsizing (midsize A-platform, 1978)
General Motors downsizing (Compact X-platform)
Chrysler downsizing (full-size C, R, M-platforms, 1979)
Chrysler downsizing (mid-size K-platform, 1981)
Chrysler downsizing (station wagons,vans to minivans)
Ford downsizing (full-size model range)
Ford downsizing (intermediate/mid-size product ranges)
Ford downsizing (personal-luxury coupes)
Ford downsizing (Lincoln Continental downsizing)
In the context of the automobile industry, downsizing is a practice used to transition vehicles from one size segment to another. Commenced during the Malaise era, downsizing is done in response to consumer and government demands influencing vehicle design.