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BMW launches ad campaign to combat texting while driving

We know that texting while driving is bad. Now a new national ad campaign from BMW puts the dangers of distracted driving in high relief. The campaign is comprised of TV, print, online and radio ads and a strong in-dealership message.

Saab ends deal with Chinese investors

Saab owner Swedish Automobile scrapped a $340 million investment deal with Chinese automotive companies Zhejiang Youngman Lotus and Pang Da after they proposed a buyout, straying from the original deal. Youngman and Pang Da signed a nonbinding agreement in July to take a combined 53.9 percent stake in Swedish Automobile. The Chinese companies say circumstances have changed since that time, so the deal should too.

2012 Honda Crosstour lineup gets a four-cylinder

Honda has added a four-cylinder engine to its Crosstour wagon for 2012. The Crosstour will now be available with a 2.4-liter engine in addition to the V6 with which it debuted. Fuel economy goes up with the new engine to 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.