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July 20, 2012

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Automakers, suppliers to add U.S. jobs, expand plants, survey finds

U.S. ... >> story Published: Jul 20 12:16 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 7/20/12 3:04 pm ET -- More details added

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Nissan taps Korea for output as U.S. expansion proves inadequate

Nissan is turning to Korean automaker Samsung to take the heat off its North American production needs as it struggles to stay a step ahead of U.S. sales forecasts. ... >> story Published: Jul 20 1:02 pm U.S. Eastern time

Mercedes plans inflatable rear seatbelts

Mercedes-Benz will begin equipping its cars with inflatable seatbelts for rear passengers, making it the second automaker to use the safety technology. ... >> story Published: Jul 20 1:19 pm U.S. Eastern time

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