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In the past year, the industry has endured bankruptcies, the death of brands, massive recalls by Toyota Motor Corp. and a still-shaky sales recovery. Through it all, some individuals didn’t just survive; they thrived. We unveil our annual Automotive News All-Stars, leaders who set the pace in tough times. Ford Motor Co. placed 10 individuals on our list — including CEO Alan Mulally, who is our Industry Leader of the Year for 2010.

ENGINEERING: Barb Samardzich

Vice president of powertrain engineering, Ford Motor Co.

Powertrain queen: Samardzich, 51, continues on a winning streak, with her second straight All-Star award. This year she is guiding key launches of powertrain products that will boost fuel economy and cut emissions. These include 10 new or re-engineered engines and six new transmissions. Among the new engines: the F-150 pickup's EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6, the Mustang's 3.7-liter V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8 and, for the Super Duty pickup, a 6.2-liter V-8 and a 6.7-liter diesel V-8.