WASHINGTON — Nissan is recalling 51,100 of its Cube hatchbacks because of possible problems with fuel spilling during rear end collisions.

In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan said tests conducted by NHTSA safety regulators found more fuel spilled than federal standards allow. The spillage occurred during rear end crash tests at 50 mph where the vehicle also spun onto its side.

Nissan said its own earlier tests did not show any leakage, but it will issue a voluntary recall. It notified dealers last week and will contact owners Aug. 30. Dealers will attach a special protector to prevent leaks. There have been no injuries or incidents reported by drivers, according to Nissan.

The recall covers model year 2009 and 2010 Cubes made between Jan. 30, 2009 and July 30. It includes 45,700 in the United States and 5,400 in Canada. Cubes sold in Europe and Japan are not included because they use different parts.

WASHINGTON — Despite four years of falling prices and recent signs that they were finally bottoming out, homes are expected to lose still more value in many metro areas over the next year.Parts of the country already pummeled by the housing crisis, like Las Vegas, Phoenix and Miami, will be hit hardest. But even some places that have rebounded or held up relatively well — including New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. — will suffer, too.That's the conclusion of economists who have been reducing their estimates for home prices as the outlook for the economic recovery has darkened. The number of homes for sale or headed for foreclosure is so high that they think prices will be even lower by next July.

NEW YORK — Chemical maker DuPont said Tuesday its net income nearly tripled in the second quarter as sales surged in most of its businesses, and costs decreased.DuPont's net income rose to $1.16 billion, or $1.26 per share, from $417 million, or 46 cents per share. DuPont earned $1.17 per share excluding a gain related to a tax settlement. A year ago the company posted a charge of $340 million after announcing thousands of job cuts as results were hurt by the weak economy.The company said the global economy is recovering, and several of its businesses are doing better than they were before the economic slump.

BERLIN — Daimler AG raised its full-year earnings forecast substantially today after a strong recovery in global car sales pushed it to a second-quarter net profit of nearly $1.7 billion.The company also said it expects "significant revenue growth" in 2010, along with a significant increase in unit sales.Strong sales in China in particular have helped Daimler and its German peers this year.