Auto News Roundup 8-21-09: Obama defends auto bailout; VW, Audi recall for transmission issues

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-- President Obama defends handling of auto bailout and cites previous administration. Detroit News
-- Volkswagen and Audi recall seven vehicles for transmission problem, warning ‘the transmission may shift into neutral.’ Edmunds

-- Ex-Toyota executive, and Chrysler’s big hire, Jim Press, leaving by end of year. Edmunds Auto Observer
-- Mini to offer exclusive Rally Edition Clubman S in U.S. Autoblog

-- Joni Gray