UPDATE 3-US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 

(Adds GM, Mercedes-Benz statements in paragraphs 7, 8) * Bill would bar sales by automakers more than 15%-owned by Chinese entities * Provision would apply to Mercedes-Benz, which has nearly 20%

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