Fear of recession clouds technology excitement at auto industry conference

Dustin Walsh - The mood at last week's annual automotive business conference, called Management Briefing Seminars, ranged from energetic on new technology to somber over looming concerns about North American auto sales. The conference, held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme and organized by the Center for Automotive Research, provided ample opportunity for industry executives to highlight new advancements in auto tech, while forecasters and economists warned of an impending slump. "We're still looking for