China’s Largest Automaker Weighing GM Stock Purchase

China’s SAIC Motor is considering taking a stake in General Motors when the Detroit-based automaker begins its public offering of stock later this year. Though some Americans will likely object to foreign ownership, GM’s stakeh…

Get Ready to Pay More for Tires

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Tires are getting more expensive across the world.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GTR) and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., (CTB) the two largest U.S. tiremakers, plan to raise prices by as much as 6.5% starting October, according to Bloomberg News. In Europe, Bridgestone (BRDCY) is upping its prices by about 6%.

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Get Ready to Pay More for Tires originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:22:00.

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PG&E Releases List of 100 High Priority Gas Lines in California

Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) released a list of 100 high priority gas lines in California, 11 days after a gas main exploded in San Bruno, killing at least four people.

PG&E compiled the list using criteria including potential for corrosion and the potential for third-party damage such as construction, the company said on its website.

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