The auto industry has just ended one of the worst years in its
history as per-capita sales slumped to levels unseen since World
War II. For Detroit's Big Three -- General Motors Corp., Ford
Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC -- survival could hinge on President
Barack Obama's willingness to extend a controversial government
bailout and their ability to reinvent themselves. At this year's
North American Auto Show in Detroit, normally the industry's
biggest show of the year, the mood has been grim, as many auto
executives contemplate their prospects for survival. Much will
depend on an expected federal "car czar" who would oversee the
bailout.  Here are 10 fundamental questions facing the car czar
and the industry:  1. How many jobs does the U.S. auto industry
account for?  The motor vehicle and parts manufacturing
industries employed 703,900 people at the end of November,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The sector has shed
116,500 jobs since November 2007, a 14% decline, according to
the agency. Auto deal