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August 3, 2012

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GM may write down Peugeot stake if value doesn’t improve

General Motors, which acquired a 7 percent stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen in March, said it may have to write down its investment as the European auto market heads toward its fifth straight annual... ... >> story Published: Aug 3 1:56 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Nissan's redesigned Pathfinder claims mpg crown in segment

Nissan is throwing down the gauntlet for Honda and Toyota, claiming that its next-generation Pathfinder will deliver the best fuel economy in the mid-sized SUV-crossover segment. ... >> story Published: Aug 3 11:00 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/3/12 12:19 pm ET -- adds more detail, gallery

Internal-combustion engine will motor on for years, U.S. study finds

The internal-combustion engine, propelling U.S. automobiles since before the Model T Ford, will remain the dominant power source for cars until at least 2050, according to a study by a panel advising the Energy Department. ... >> story Published: Aug 2 4:33 pm U.S. Eastern time

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PHOTO GALLERY
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan is moving the redesigned 2013 Pathfinder to an all-new unibody platform, resulting in lower curb weight and enhanced fuel economy. It will also become the first SUV-crossover in the mid-sized segment with a continuously variable transmission. It goes on sale this fall with a starting price expected to be just over $28,000. >> Photo Gallery

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JOHN K. TEAHEN, JR.
Toyota, Chrysler, Honda and VW Group at top of class after midterms

The academic year has ended, so it's time to pass out grades to the players in the automotive sector. It has been a fair-to-middlin' year for sales of new cars and trucks. Certainly not great, and year's end will see a total far below the 16 million norm. But on the brighter side this year will be the third consecutive improvement from the pits of 2009's dismal 10.4 million. ... >> Read the column Published: Aug 3 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

Jamie LaReau covers auto dealers for Automotive News.
Dealers could help deliver a distracted-driving message
I foolishly thought I could stop preaching for a while about the hazards of distracted driving from cell phone use behind the wheel. But today I saw a report about a 21-year-old man who drove off a bridge as he was texting while driving. After major surgery and learning to walk and talk again, the man admits he’s lucky to be alive. ...

Read the blog Published: Aug 3 10:44 am U.S. Eastern time

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