California, automakers make deal

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)

State air regulators and automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation's toughest auto emissions standards.
General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Isuzu Motors have agreed not to challenge new regulations, said Jerry Martin, an Air Resources Board spokesman.
In return, the state will drop its appeal of a lawsuit brought by automakers.
The settlement improves chances that rewritten regulations forcing car companies to build cleaner cars will take effect -