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Ford Q4 operating profit slips to $1.1B on Europe, Asia losses

7:25 am U.S. ET | Jan. 27 2012 UPDATED: 1/27/12 10:16 am ET
Ford said its pretax operating earnings in the fourth quarter fell 15 percent to $1.1 billion, in part due to widening losses in Europe, as the company posted its third straight annual net profit. Quarterly automotive profits were hurt by higher commodity costs, rising compensation costs in North America and unfavorable exchange rates.
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Roger Penske honored with Keith Crain Lifetime Achievement Award

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California orders automakers to sell more non-polluting vehicles by 2025

Ten other states plan to adopt advanced vehicle rule
12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 27 | UPDATED: 1/27/12 5:53 p.m. ET
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California regulators today approved a plan that would require 15.4 percent of new vehicles sold in the state to be electric, fuel-cell or plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2025. The mandate -- aimed at improving air quality -- is part of a broader package of regulations called the Advanced Clean Car program that includes measures to cut vehicle greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions. Read More »
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    Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus top NADA dealership satisfaction survey
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    Chrysler to add 1,600 workers at Illinois factory
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