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Whitacre leaving General Motors

UPDATED--Ed Whitacre is stepping down as General Motors Co. CEO on Sept. 1.

Some hybrids are not a green as they seem, interest group says

Car buyers who think they are helping the planet by choosing a hybrid vehicle to aid in cutting emissions don't always get the biggest bang for their buck, according to an environmental interest group. A report from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that some hybrids come at a much higher price tag than their similarly equipped, conventional-powertrain counterparts, yet offer little in the way of environmental gain. These not-so-green hybrids compromise their value or eco-friendliness in a variety of ways.

Autoweek in review: What you might have missed

Here's what happened this week: -- Ford is mailing out flash drives for customers to update the MyFord Touch system, in response to complaints that the system is hard to use. Read more. -- Ferrari and watchmaker Hublot agreed to a long-term deal that gives both brands new opportunities for exposure.