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Guangzhou Auto Falls in Hong Kong on First Trading Day After Denway Buyout
The shares fell 3 percent to HK$8.72 as of 10:39 a.m. compared with a 1 percent gain in the benchmark Hang Seng Index. Guangzhou Auto, which makes Toyota Camry sedans and Honda Fit compacts in China, had been seeking a public listing since 2008. While acquiring Denway may strengthen Guangzhou Auto’s ability to raise funds, the weakening outlook for the auto industry in the nation may weigh on ...
(Aug 29, 2010)
Thai-ASEAN News Network
The Industry Minister says the Board of Investment, or BOI, is moving ahead with a strategy to support Thai investors overseas and is targeting five industries.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Marion couple remembered as caring, dedicated
A Marion couple killed in an automobile accident Thursday afternoon were remembered Sunday as caring and dedicated people by those who knew them. Ned and Arlette Nehring were very involved in the Marion community through their church, along with community and civic organizations.
(Aug 30, 2010)
The Secret To Germany's Success Is That It Played Right Into China's 'Concubine Economy'
Germany's economy is one of the best optimized to benefit from China's current stage of growth, given its strength the manufacture of the high-end capital equipment used in business and infrastructure expansion, not to mention its automobile industry.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Group sues for Vermont prison health information
A prisoners' rights group is asking a court to order a company that provided health care in Vermont's prisons to release details of any lawsuits it has settled in Vermont.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Future products: Mercedes-Benz plans B-class coupe, crossover, sedan:
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a wave of small luxury vehicles in the United States. An all-new C-class coupe will debut next year, followed by three derivatives of the front-wheel-drive B class in 2012 and 2013.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Sky takes Mazda powertrains to the next level:
Mazda's next-generation of powertrains, called Sky, will feature a variety of new technologies that company engineers say improve fuel efficiency by 20 percent.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Paris auto show: Mazda Shinari concept shows future design themes:
Mazda unveiled the Shinari sports coupe on Monday, a four-door concept car that indicates the future design direction for the Japanese brand. The concept will be on Mazda's stand at the Paris auto show in early October.
(Aug 30, 2010)
2010 Acura TSX Tech: What I drove last night:
The TSX kept a big, goofy grin plastered across my face the whole time I had it, whether ducking through traffic on the way home from the office or running around later in the evening, the surprisingly smooth four-banger eagerly responding to...
(Aug 30, 2010)
Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart shifts gears, sells his stuff:
Ivan and#8220;Ironmanand#8221; Stewartand#8217;s high-speed lifestyle of flying through the desert, leaving a rooster tail of dust, is taking a turn down a calmer, gentler road.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Suzuki delays U.S. launch of the Swift:
Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the yen against the dollar.
(Aug 30, 2010)
TN expects investments worth Rs 20,000 crore
Investments into Tamil Nadu would exceed Rs 20,000 crore in the current calendar year, according to a senior state official from the industries department. The government has received proposals worth Rs 7,000 crore, mainly from automobile companies including South Korea's second largest car marker Kia Automotive.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Mazda Shinari shows future design themes, and the 'Ironman' auctions his belongings, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 30:
In today's News Brake: Mazda Shinari shows future design themes, a teen motorcyclist is killed at Indy, and Ivan "Ironman" Stewart auctions his belongings . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Aug 30, 2010)
U.S. proposes new labels for fuel economy, emissions:
Consumers shopping for a new car would be able to compare fuel economy and emissions levels across all types of vehicles by looking at revised labels on window stickers under an Obama administration proposal made Monday.
(Aug 30, 2010)
2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, an AW Drivers Log:
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: For a small truck offering some full-size features, this is a good one. For less than $30,000, this truck will do what a large percentage of all truck buyers need.
(Aug 30, 2010)
SpeedFactory SF600R Dodge Challenger, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it?
(Aug 30, 2010)
New Stickers Will Go Beyond M.P.G. in Rating Cars
The Obama administration is planning the biggest change in three decades to the window stickers in new cars.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Toyota Prius Augurs Collapse in Japan’s Auto Sales
The Prius hybrid has spearheaded sales growth for Toyota Motor Corp. in Japan for more than a year, helped by government subsidies. The model will likely bear the brunt of plunging demand as the support ends.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Agriculture fuels Fraser Valley's white smog
Forty years ago the Fraser Valley was filled with pastures and dairy cows, well-water was clean and automobile emissions were hardly cause for concern.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Honda’s India Unit to Boost Dealers 28% to Spur Flagging Sales
Honda Motor Co. plans to increase car dealerships by 28 percent in India and will boost advertising to reverse flagging sales as it introduces its lowest-priced car next year.
(Aug 30, 2010)
Nissan expects higher sales in GCC this year
31 August 2010 ABU DHABI -- Nissan Motor Co, Japan's third largest automobile maker, is expected to record slight increase in sales in GCC countries as the market conditions improve.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Liquid Motors Named to Inc. 500 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies
Liquid Motors Inc., a provider of comprehensive inventory management and marketing solutions for automobile dealers, has been named one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies by Inc. magazine in their annual Inc. 500 list. Liquid Motors ranked 381st on the overall list.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Japanese Auto Production Rises 17%
Japanese automobile production rose strongly in July aided by government tax breaks and subsidies for purchases of environmentally friendly cars, fresh data showed on Tuesday.
(Aug 31, 2010)
York jobless rate up slightly in July
After dropping slightly for June, the York area's unemployment rate increased slightly in July. The rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 9.3 percent, according to numbers released Tuesday by the state's Department of Labor & Industry. And after posting increases in the number of total nonfarm jobs for the past four consecutive months, the area lost 500 jobs for the month, according ...
(Aug 31, 2010)
TravelRest Micro-Fleece Pillow Cover Makes Travel More Comfortable, Cleaner
MILL VALLEY, Calif.----Air, train and automobile travel just got more luxuriously comfortable with the introduction of the TravelRest® Micro-Fleece Pillow Cover. HiGear Design created the TravelRest pillow, the industry’s first tethered travel pillow, an ergonomically shaped travel companion that attaches to any seat back and provides unparalleled support and comfort while in flight or on the ...
(Aug 31, 2010)
Leeds man set for Peking to Paris driving challenge
A Leeds man is driving a vintage Volkswagen from China to France to raise money for the print industry's national charity.
(Aug 31, 2010)
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe to join Kia Sorento at Georgia factory :
Hyundai will launch production of the 2011 Sante Fe on Sept. 27 alongside the 2011 Kia Sorento at the recently opened Kia factory in West Point, Ga.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Future products: BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand:
BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Chrysler wants to start with 165 Fiat dealerships in the United States:
Chrysler Group dealers who initially get Fiat franchises will be expected to start with small showrooms--2,500-3,000 square feet--enough to display three or four cars.
(Aug 31, 2010)
2010 Audi A4 2.0T Avant, an AW Drivers Log:
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I came away really impressed with the attention to detail Audi invested in the A4 Avant. I'll admit, part of that is the S line trim, but with that package, this is such a stellar wagon front to rear.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Running flat out: BMW is a leader in pushing run-flat tires:
BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride--as most BMWs and Minis sold today--on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has embraced run-flat technology like no other.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Siemens Joins Algae@Work Alliance Network
ATLANTA -- Siemens Industry, Inc. today announced that it has joined A2BE Carbon Capture LLC's "Algae@Work Alliance Network," which was formed to develop and deliver turnkey algae production systems.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Expert lauds UAE efforts on sustainable transportation
ABU DHABI — Carlos Ghosn, the Brazilian born French business genius, who has become known as one of the automobile industry’s great turnaround personalities, has lauded the UAE’s efforts towards developing clean energy and held in high esteem the Mazdar City, which he described as a promising experience on the global level.
(Aug 31, 2010)
State Farm, Nationwide Among Insurers in Earl’s Path
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. are among insurers with the most at risk from Hurricane Earl, which threatens to graze North Carolina on Sept. 3.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Carmakers' output jumps 16.8%
Vehicle production in July rose 16.8 percent from a year earlier to 866,762 units, increasing for the ninth consecutive month, an industry body said Tuesday. Production of cars grew 16.0 percent to 746,248 units, while that of trucks increased 21.9 percent to 110,846 units, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. Bus production expanded 24.7 percent to 9,668 units.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Drivers face higher insurance costs on Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will eventually help lower premiums. Consumers and critics are skeptical.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical.
(Aug 31, 2010)
2011 Kia Optima, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it?
(Aug 31, 2010)
Regulators propose new fuel-economy label, and Chrysler unveils Fiat plans, in News Brake for Tuesday, Aug. 31:
In today's News Brake: Government regulators redesign the fuel-economy label, Smart car sales drop 70 percent in the United States, and Chrysler unveils plans for Fiat franchises . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Aug 31, 2010)
U.S. turns down China currency probes in two cases
The U.S. Commerce Department decided on Tuesday not to investigate whether China subsidizes exports to the United States by undervaluing its currency, prompting renewed calls for Congress to act on the issue.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Chevy to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors:
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors' vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
(Aug 31, 2010)
AIAM Supports Agreement on California Brake Pad Bill
ARLINGTON, Va.----The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. supports passage of a bill by the California legislature to reduce copper dust from vehicle brake pads that can wash into urban watersheds.
(Aug 31, 2010)
Automobile sales drop for month to 28-year low predicted
BLOOMBERG NEWS SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Auto sales in August probably were the slowest for the month in 28 years as model-year closeout deals failed to entice buyers. Industrywide deliveries, to be released Wednesday, may have reached an annualized rate of 11.6 million vehicles last month, the average of eight analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg. That would be the slowest since 1982, according ...
(Aug 31, 2010)
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