28th August, 2006
700,000+ alt-fuel autos sold in U.S. in 1st half of ´06, alliance reports
More than 700,000 alternative fuel vehicles were sold in the United States during the first half of this year, according to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade group.
The category includes hybrids, clean diesel and ethanol-capable vehicles, the group said.
"Our priority is to get the word out that alternative fuel ......
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23rd August, 2006
Minister visits Saudi-Japanese automobile higher institute
JAPANESE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTS AND FISHERIES SHOICHI NAKAGAWA AND THE ACCOMPANYING DELEGATION VISITED HERE TODAY THE JEDDAH-BASED SAUDI-JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE HIGHER INSTITUTE.
THE INSTITUTE IS ONE OF THE JOINT PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY SAUDI ARABIA AND JAPAN FOR TRANSFERENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING YOUTH IN THE FIELD OF MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMOBILES AND ......
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23rd August, 2006
Automobile Black Boxes: Is Your Car Watching You?
Is it a case of big brother keeping tabs on drivers or should it strictly be about making cars safer?
The debate over vehicle data recorders is once again stirring up privacy issues.
The event data recorder looks like any other engine part. But Service Director Scott Raymer with Findlay ......
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23rd August, 2006
Per's automobile collection draws attention once again
STOCKHOLM - The King of Sweden and Per Gessle have a common passion: collecting automobiles.
Jonnie Wistrand of Dagens Industri put together a list of the cars owned by Swedish celebrities, some of whom drive rather ordinary cars, while others – like Per and the King – own several ......
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23rd August, 2006
Automobile industry becoming puzzled pre-WTO
When Vietnam’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) is running to the corner, the country’s automobile industry becomes more puzzled. Its supporting industries, which should have been its groundwork, are still on the starting line, with breaking-up local automobile assemblers.
Not only public opinion but also the most optimistic experts ......
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21st August, 2006
Rare Ferrari Sells for $5.61 Million, Misses Expected Record
A 1958 Ferrari driven by racing legends Phil Hill and Richie Ginther sold for $5.61 million in Monterey, California, falling short of the record price for an automobile sold at auction in North America.
The Ferrari 412 S was sold late yesterday during the Monterey Classic Car weekend, an annual ......
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21st August, 2006
China designates 8 national automobile export bases
China plans to build eight automobile export bases to standardize the country's car and car parts export market and facilitate technical innovation in the auto industry.
The eight national bases handpicked by the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission are located in ......
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21st August, 2006
Suhail Bahwan Automobile offers easy finance scheme
If you’re looking for a catch in this incredible offer, don’t. Ruling Oman’s street as everyone’s favourite sedan, Nissan Altima is now out in its special edition — packed with enticing features like a bluetooth kit, rear parking sensor, keyless entry and a CD player. The special edition Altima is ......
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16th August, 2006
China's automobile exports rise dramatically in the first half of year
In the first half of 2006, the number of China's automobile exports continued to grow rapidly, especially car exports, which have already exceeded 2005's total.
In the first half of the year, China exported 148 thousand vehicles, an increase of more than 100% from the same period last year and ......
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16th August, 2006
Chinese cars to debut on the São Paulo Automobile Show
The São Paulo Automobile Show is going to debut Chinese manufactured automobiles at this year's show, organizers announced on Tuesday.
The Chinese group Chana Automobile, the 24th largest car manufacturer in the world, will present its 6350 (eight passenger) and 6390 (eleven passenger) van models during the event, which will take ......
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16th August, 2006
Malaysian automobile co. plans to set up plant in TN
A leading Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Naza Automotive Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, has plans to set up an assembly plant in Tamil Nadu.
A delegation to be led by Malaysian Works Minister Samy Vellu would hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Bernama news agency said.
The delegation will include ......
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13th August, 2006
Insurers offer 3.7% cut in auto rates for '07
Massachusetts automobile insurers yesterday asked the state's insurance commissioner to cut 2007 rates by 3.7 percent, which would result in a statewide average premium of $983.
The final decision on rates will be made in December after Insurance Commissioner Julianne M. Bowler hears testimony on the industry's filing as well as ......
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13th August, 2006
Blue Line Train vs Automobile
two Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, seven LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one EMS Battalion Captain, one Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of Battalion Chief Timothy Ernst responded to a collision between a Metro Blue Line train and a passenger car.
First units reported that a Blue Line Train ......
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13th August, 2006
Motorcyclist, passenger hurt when bike strikes automobile
A Blandon motorcyclist and a female passenger were flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown after the bike hit a car on Route 222 in Richmond Township late Friday night.
The driver of the motorcycle, Brandon Robertson, 31, was southbound on Route 222 when a northbound car cut in front of ......
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10th August, 2006
Fuel costs, hot weather slow down car sales in western Europe
Frankfurt - Car sales in western Europe in July slumped 4 per cent over a year ago to 1.17 million vehicles as high fuel prices and the summer heatwave took its toll, the German Automobile Association (VDA) said Thursday.
Despite the July setback, car sales for the first seven months ......
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10th August, 2006
Minister stresses importance of Samand automobile assembly line established in Belarus
Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi here on Thursday referred to the Samand automobile assembly line established in Belarus as a sign of growing Iran-Belarus bilateral economic and industrial cooperation.
His remarks were made at a meeting with his Belarussian counterpart, Anatoliy Rusetsky, during which he also said that ......
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10th August, 2006
Rare vintage Pocher Alfa Romeo model automobile
Our Pocher Alfa Romeo model automobile is now on sale! Pocher is the premium top of the line name in precision car models but closed their doors a few years back. No more models are being produced which makes the ones still available highly collectible. Pocher autos usually have several ......
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4th August, 2006
GM Opens First-Ever LEED-Gold Certified Automobile Manufacturing Facility
General Motors’ new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant has received a gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The building is the only automotive manufacturing plant in the world – as well as the largest facility and the most complex manufacturing ......
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4th August, 2006
Almaty to host trophy raid automobile competitions
Under the support and participation of automobile federation of Kazakhstan and the Vybor Molodylh social movement [the Choice of Young People], the Adventure Travel Club Tianshan company will hold the second international trophy raid "Mega Sport Tianshan Trophy 2006" in Almaty, on 6-13 August.
Automobiles participate in four groups - ......
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