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Aug. 13, 1992
    
SNAPSHOTS:
   A look at the news, money, sports, and lifestyle statistics 
that shape our world from the pages of USA TODAY.
    
TRACKING CAR BUYERS:
The Big Three automakers just signed a deal to sell 7,418 
U.S.-made cars to China. How car ownership compares:
Country         No. of cars per people
China           one car per 679 people
USA             one car per 1.7 people
Source: Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association
    
NFL PRE-SEASON SUCCESS:
NFL pre-season games begin this weekend. NFL teams with best and 
worst records in pre-season games, 1987-1991 (Super Bowl teams in 
bold face):
BEST
New York Giants       15-5   .750
Seattle Seahawks      14-7   .667
WORST
Buffalo Bills         5-17   .227
New England Patriots  6-14   .300
Source: USA TODAY research suzy:graphics
    
BEST OF COUNTRY MUSIC:
Nominees for the Country Music Association Awards will be 
announced today at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Most all-time 
nominations:
Artist           Nominations       Awards
Merle Haggard       42               6
Willie Nelson       37               8
Loretta Lynn        36               8
Dolly Parton        34               7
Source: Country Music Association
    

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