DETROIT, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Secret diplomatic cables show the U.S. government became deeply involved in global issues affecting automakers
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The News reported Monday it reviewed more than 100 Wikileaks-revealed communications related to autos between U.S. Embassies and Washington.
Among other findings, the newspaper's review revealed:
-- In February 2009, in a communication titled "Hummer stuck in the mud
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-- Amid the controversy over the recall of Toyotas because of sticking pedals and other defects, a February 2009 cable from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo said the Japanese government didn't want the problems to hurt relations with the United States. "It is crucial for Toyota to stay ahead of the issue
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-- GM's proposed sale of its European unit
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The State Department criticized the WikiLeaks' release of the cables and State Department spokeswoman Kerry Humphrey would not answer questions about global efforts on behalf of U.S. automakers
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