Which of the following factors, listed in a situation analysis for a major U.S. auto manufacturer, is the best example of a threat?
A. A New York law firm has filed a $10 million class action suit against the company on behalf of car owners whose gas tanks exploded.
B. Due to outdated engine technology, the company's cars get lower gas mileage than those of major competitors.
C. The company has lower manufacturing costs than its key competitors, allowing it to sell its cars at low prices.
D. The factory that manufactures a new, popular car can't build enough vehicles to meet the demand, while other factories have excess capacity.