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Wheels is a monumental industrial thriller by Arthur Hailey, a master of the genre who uses meticulous research to expose the secrets of vast systems and corporations. Set in Detroit during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the novel delves deep into the inner workings of the powerful American automotive industry—from elite executives and high-end design studios to the clamorous, grueling factory assembly lines and the struggles of labor unions. The plot follows several interconnected characters whose lives are inextricably linked to the "wheels" of progress. At the center is Adam Trenton, an ambitious executive tasked with developing a new car intended to conquer the market, even as his private life and marriage to his neglected wife, Erica, slowly unravel. Alongside this, the novel portrays racial tensions on the assembly lines, car dealer corruption, industrial espionage, and the relentless pressure from corporate boards to launch the product at any cost—even if it means knowingly concealing safety flaws. This 1976 edition offers a superb blend of documentary-like precision, social commentary, and gripping personal drama, illustrating how the giant corporate machine consumes human lives in the race for profit.