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August 10, 2012

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White House fuel-economy rules favor bailed-out automakers, House report finds
Toyota: 'Japan is angry' ... with 'old Detroit tactic'

A proposed rule requiring automakers to double their average fuel economy by 2025 is unrealistic and stemmed from a secret deal favoring companies receiving U.S. ... >> story Published: Aug 10 6:04 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/10/12 3:42 pm ET - adds GM, Honda details

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Troubled U.S. battery makers recharge with overseas investors

The U.S. car battery industry, a once-high flying sector buttressed by generous federal grants but struggling with a green car market that has fallen far short of expectations, is turning to overseas saviors. ... >> story Published: Aug 10 12:55 pm U.S. Eastern time

Akerson urges GM employees to ‘behave with integrity’

GM CEO Dan Akerson urged employees to embrace change, perform with integrity and accelerate the transformation of the company’s culture this week. Akerson told employees he wants to focus GM more on brands and customers, and better position the company to survive the next 50 or 100 years. ... >> story Published: Aug 10 1:14 pm U.S. Eastern time

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NADA wants new president before '13 convention

Chrysler issues service bulletin to address 'Jeep wobble'

S&P revises Ford outlook to positive, seeks more diverse profitability for upgrade

Self-driving cars on horizon, but how soon?

Audi's global car sales rise 12.9% in July

A123 says funding from China's Wanxiang will preserve U.S. jobs

Mitsubishi recalls some EVs in U.S., Canada to repair air bag

Magna posts 24% rise in profit, takes control of E-Car

JOHN K. TEAHEN, JR.
GM, Ford fumble in July, pin it on fleet sales

Any way you slice it, July was a rotten month for the U.S. auto industry. And I mean exactly that: the U.S. auto industry -- the Detroit 3, GM, Ford and the Chrysler Group. ... >> Read the column Published: Aug 10 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time

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Frank Shaver, second-generation Pontiac dealer in Indiana, dies
Frank Shaver, a second-generation Pontiac dealer in Indiana, died July 30. He was 99. >> story Published: Aug 10 2:30 pm U.S. Eastern time

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