Currently, "production is taking place away from the auto sector."

The study predicted that by the end of the year the auto sector would increase production by only 0.1 percent.

One area that has had particularly strong growth in exports is the auto sector.

More fallout in the auto sector would not be surprising either, she said.

The auto sector expects exports to total $7.5 billion this year.

No question our single largest source of exposure is the auto sector.

The auto sector, which is most dependent on foreign sales, has been the worst hit.

The auto sector is another drain on the economy now.

The auto sector was hurt by a sharp decline in sales for early October.

"Weak exports and a flat auto sector are holding it back," he said.