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Chrysler, Nissan and GM lead industry to 8 percent gain

UPDATED--Chrysler Group, Nissan North America and General Motors led the industry to an 8 percent U.S. sales gain in August. The seasonally adjusted sales rate slipped to 12.13 million from July's 12.24 million as a stagnant economy, last week's U.S.

Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

The new S-Class train rolls on sans abatement. According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, an S Coupe concept will go on display at this year's Frankfurt show. Expect the concept to differ from the production model in flashy trimmings only; the guts of the production beast will be there.

European Parliament: electric cars must make noise

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a European Commission proposal to decrease the maximum allowed noise for new cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches, in an effort to reduce “vehicle noise nuisance” by 25%. At the same time, the EU has voted in favour of a proposal to force carmakers to fit electric and hybrid electric vehicles with a sound generating device, to improve low speed safety for pedestrians and the visually impaired. On Bing: see pictures of electric cars Find out how much a used electric car costs on Auto Trader The proposed changes, which are expected to become law, would see new car noise levels reduced by four decibels, commercial vehicle noise levels reduced by three decibels.