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A strong relationship between automakers and their dealers is the core for success of any car brand in any market. Follow us as we celebrate (and skewer) the latest, greatest, quirkiest and freakiest commercials, promos, trailers, posters, billboards, logos and package designs around. You see, both Volkswagen and General Motors have had talks with the owners of Proton over the past few years, talks which have involved developing a business relationship or an acquisition of the Malaysian automaker. Last year, the automaker also benefited from the $395 million sale of its stake in Suzuki Motors. It doesn’t share its figures on them (though starting with model year 2011 vehicles, the EPA began including SUVs and vans—but not trucks—above the 8,500 pound limit in its passenger vehicle category). Rumor has it the American automaker has been planning for the new model and it’s one of the reasons why the new Equinox …