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Turmoil in Brazil and other South American markets has sapped demand and prompted automakers to slash production.

GM is renewing its Essential Brand Elements aid program, a relief for the many GM dealers who have come to rely on it as a vital revenue stream. But they'll have a few more hoops to jump through.

Some state dealer groups are demanding that Cadillac scrap its controversial dealer-incentive program, saying its vision for transforming the retail network would violate franchise agreements.

One Oregon dealer found a way to identify used vehicles in inventory that have open safety recalls.

With the redesigned LaCrosse, Buick hopes to retain the 350,000 people who now own the current generation, as well as turn the heads of owners of other large sedans, including the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300, Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln MKS.

GM's July sales slipped 1.9 percent as surging demand for pickups, SUVs and large crossovers was offset by continued softness in the car market.

Companies normally don't earn respect for the stuff they don't do. But for GM, a pullback from big plans in India is the latest milepost along a path to becoming a more disciplined company.

In a play for better designs and lower-cost parts, General Motors is offering suppliers two-generation contracts and no-bid contracts.

General Motors will boost production of pickups and SUVs in time for the traditionally brisk fall truck market, a top GM executive said Wednesday.

Julia Steyn, who is leading GM's various experiments in vehicle sharing and transportation services under the Maven brand, says she's encouraged by the early results.