Auto News Roundup 8-10-09: GM puts pressure on Toyota for global sales, Volvo to announce all-electric C30 hatchback

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-- Toyota raises production forecast by 3% but is facing renewed pressure from General Motors for the top spot in global sales. AutoBlog

-- Volvo confirms plan to debut an all-electric C30 hatchback at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. AutoBlogGreen.com

-- Kelley Blue Book says ‘cash for clunkers’ program is creating a bubble of fewer used cars flowing into dealer lots. Cars.com

-- Beginning Tuesday, California consumers can shop and even start the purchase process for a Buick, Chevrolet, GMC or Pontiac vehicle on EBay.com. Edmunds

-- GM teaser ad with the number 230 gets people talking. What is it? The Chevrolet Volt’s mpg rating. Autoweek

-- Joni Gray