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August 28, 2012

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Gulf Coast dealers move to protect vehicles as Hurricane Isaac nears

As Hurricane Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, some car dealers in flood-prone areas of Louisiana are moving their vehicles to safety. ... >> story Published: Aug 28 4:00 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Japanese supplier is 8th company to plead guilty in price-fixing crackdown
A Japanese supplier of fuel gauges, speedometers and instrument clusters has become the eighth company to plead guilty in a widening federal crackdown on automotive supplier price-fixing. ... >> story Published: Aug 28 2:49 pm U.S. Eastern time

Lincoln will land in China in second half of 2014

Ford plans to launch its Lincoln luxury brand in China in the second half of 2014 as the automaker plays catch up in the world's biggest auto market. CEO Alan Mulally announced the move today during a swing through China to break ground on the company's third assembly plant in the city of Chongqing. ... >> story Published: Aug 28 7:34 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/28/12 9:43 am ET - more coverage, photo added

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