In the Mid-1970s, American Auto Manufacturers Produced Big Gas-Guzzling Cars

In the mid-1970s, American auto manufacturers produced big gas-guzzling cars and tried to sell them to consumers who needed fuel-efficient transportation. This happened because manufacturers

A) lost sight of consumers' needs.
B) attempted to satisfy consumers' needs.
C) followed consumers' wants too closely.
D) knew the economy would rise again.
E) did not expect a profit.