DAILY: Obama's bet on GM hangs on new pickups boosting share price | Redesigned Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra to feature 3 all-new engines | How the GOP engineered a blow to Michigan's unions

DAILY NEWSLETTER December 13, 2012

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Obama's bet on GM hangs on new pickups boosting share price GM shares fall nearly 2% today GM's best bet for 2013 may also provide the Obama administration an exit ramp for its $50 billion investment in the largest American automaker. ... >> story  Published: Dec 13 9:52 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 12/13/12 4:49 pm ET - adds closing stock price Advertisement CUDL is your connection to 900 credit unions and 28 million members. Reach pre-approved credit union members through the CUDL system; access lenders with competitive options for credit-challenged buyers. Sell more cars with CUDL. Click to learn more. Analysts, dealers and others react to GM's 2014 big pickups The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are GM's biggest product launch in decades. Wall Street analysts, dealers, automotive journalists and others weigh in on the latest trucks from GM. ... >> story  Published: Dec 13 3:23 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 12/13/12 4:32 p.m. ET GM's 2014 pickups bank on improved power, mpg, refinement to revive truck share Redesigned Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra to feature 3 all-new engines GM's next generation, full-sized pickup trucks offer "evolutionary" styling changes but significant engine and interior advances, a bid by GM to cater to buyers who use their trucks to make a living. ... >> story  Published: Dec 13 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 12/13/12 4:37 p.m. ET - adds more background

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Subscribe to Automotive News today! You are receiving the free registrant version of our newsletter. If you would like a more comprehensive version, purchase a subscription to Automotive News. If you are already a subscriber, please contact subs@crain.com to get the full version of our newsletter.   PHOTO GALLERY 2014 Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra GM unveiled the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks today. The full-sized trucks will feature all-new EcoTec3 engines, a stronger and quieter cab, revised steering, suspension and brakes. On crew cab models, the rear doors are larger for easier access and exits. The rear doors on extended cab models are now hinged at the front for easier access, especially in tight spots. >> Photo Gallery   MORE HEADLINES How Republicans engineered a blow to the UAW and Michigan's powerful unions   Nissan's U.S. battery plant begins lithium-ion pack output for Leaf EV   VW negotiates with Chrysler on minivan future as output pauses   Porsche shores up profitability dominance with labor accord   Volvo gets $1.2 billion loan from China Development Bank   Jaguar drops plan to build C-X75 supercar     Mini gets a doggone good plug with canine cars JAMIE LAREAU: Using dogs to sell cars is nothing new. But using cars to sell dogs? That's a new one. As part of a marketing campaign for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Auckland, New Zealand, the group took a pair of abandoned pups and taught them how to drive a car. ...  Read the blog  Published: Dec 13 1:55 pm U.S. Eastern time

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