rorty:::tort: DAILY: GM soccer deal whistle-blower said to have brought down marketing chief | Honda's redesigned Accord targets leading fuel economy, safety | Toyota considers moving some Lexus production to U.S.

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August 8, 2012

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GM soccer deal whistle-blower said to have brought down marketing chief
Ewanick hid true cost of Chevy's Manchester United sponsorship, sources say

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson's conflicts with marketing boss Joel Ewanick started weeks before he was ousted for not properly disclosing as much as a third of the cost of a $559 million soccer deal... ... >> story Published: Aug 8 3:38 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/8/12 1:45 pm ET - adds info on wider probe [REG]

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Honda's redesigned Accord targets leading fuel economy, safety
2013 model billed as 'most sculpted' ever

The redesigned 2013 Honda Accord will go on sale this fall with a shorter length, a new engine family and a continuously variable transmission -- huge engineering changes for a signature car that has slipped against mid-sized rivals. ... >> story Published: Aug 8 7:00 am U.S. Eastern time

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Toyota considers moving some Lexus production to U.S.

Toyota is considering moving some production of its Lexus luxury brand to the United States because of the strength of the Japanese yen, the automaker's top sales executive in the country said today. ... >> story Published: Aug 8 11:04 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/8/12 2:43 pm ET - new story

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2013 Honda Accord
The redesigned 2013 Honda Accord sedan features increased passenger and cargo space, though the exterior length has been shortened. Honda -- aiming for U.S. buyers attracted to the current Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Toyota Camry and 2013 Ford Fusion -- calls it the "most sculpted and dynamic Accord ever." Three new powertrains will be offered targeting leading fuel economy. The sedan and coupe go on sale this fall. >> Photo Gallery

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Honda Accord - A look back
Honda has sold more than 11 million Accords in the United States since the model's debut in 1976. A look back at the Accord in America. >> Photo Gallery

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Read the blog Published: Aug 8 1:19 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Bad loans spell good news for dealers
Good news for dealerships: Credit losses are set to increase from historic lows. Why is that good news? It means lenders are approving more subprime loans, something dealers have wanted. ...

Read the blog Published: Aug 8 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

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