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September 4, 2012

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AUGUST U.S. AUTO SALES
U.S. light-vehicle demand jumps 20%; SAAR hits 14.53 million
Honda, Toyota, VW set pace with late-summer surge

U.S. auto sales -- led by Honda, the Volkswagen Group and Toyota -- jumped 20 percent last month to 1.28 million for the strongest monthly pace in three years. ... >> story Published: Sep 4 8:00 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/4/12 4:14 pm ET -- More details added

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Experts from OESA, Plante Moran and Plex Systems share guidance on how automotive manufacturers can improve productivity and efficiency while meeting growing demands. The Sept. 13 roadshow features real-life success stories and open Q&A. Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the GM Heritage Center, Sterling Heights. Click to learn more.

EPA transport chief Oge to retire Sept. 30

Margo Oge, the EPA's point person for automotive fuel economy and emissions standards, will retire Sept. 30. Oge, 63, director of EPA's transportation and air quality office, joined the EPA in 1980. ... >> story Published: Sep 4 1:13 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/4/12 3:21 pm ET - with EPA confirmation

VW hopes revamped Golf will help it pass GM, Toyota in global sales

Volkswagen hopes a sleek makeover for its seventh-generation Golf will help it remain a best-selling compact car and allow the automaker to achieve its aim of overtaking General Motors and Toyota in global sales. ... >> story Published: Sep 4 4:35 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/4/12 4:25 pm ET - adds picture [REG]

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