| Nigeria 14 Children Killed in Plateau Auto Crash |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
It was a big tragedy in the early hours of yesterday in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State when a vehicle traveling to one of the local governments of the state rammed into a group of children, killing 14 of them and injuring 10 others. Investigation by LEADERSHIP Sunday revealed that the youths were members of Boys and Girls Brigade from three churches within the locality, Church ...
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| Apple hopes to make inroads in auto market |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
While Steve Jobs regretted not making an iCar, Apple Inc. for years was ambivalent about the auto industry. Now ...
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| 5 DIY Emergency Roadside Repairs |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
Better advice is to LOOK at the car once in a while. Yes, actually open the hood, get a flashlight and peer into the beast and see what's looking like it's going to need help.You can generally see radiator hoses that are worn out, low and dirty fluids, leaky things, and more. And walk around the car to see the tires (low pressure should be ...
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| Travelers Q2 Profit Climbs 85 to $925M Auto Unit Layoffs Planned |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
The Travelers Companies today reported net income of $925 million for its 2013 second quarter, an 85 percent jump from $499 million net income posted a year ago. The insurer credited lower catastrophe losses and continued improvement in underlying underwriting margins. The net income for the first six months of 2013 came in at $1.821 billion, up 40 percent from $1.305 billion a year ago. ...
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| Toyota posts USD5.64 billion earnings in Q2 |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
(MENAFN) Toyota posted USD 5.64 billion net profit in the second quarter compared to the corresponding period the year before, reported Oman Observer.The giant auto maker also stated that it still aims to manufacture more than ten million cars in 2013.Toyota announced that sales in Asia and Europe went down but sales in North America covered the fall.It is worth mentioning that Nissan and Honda, ...
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| General Motors and Deloitte Touche in $303 million securities class action |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
A securities class action brought against General Motors (GM) by German’s DekaBank has led to a cash settlement of $277 million. In one of the biggest shareholder recoveries of 2008, the settlement will be paid to shareholders following an alleged misstatement of the auto company’s financials dating back to 2000. GM’s outside auditor, Deloitte & Touche, is ...
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| Consumer Federation of America Leaders Confront Flawed Auto Rule Analysis Poll |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
Dramatic Shift To Fuel Efficient Vehicles Began In 2005 New Auto Sales Analysis Reveals Market Reality Missed by Automakers & NHTSA Resulting Rule and Enviro Impact Analysis Flawed New Consumer Poll Shows Greater Demand for Fuel Economy than Available WASHINGTON - August 4 - The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released an analysis of the impact of fuel economy on auto sales ...
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| 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Review |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
The 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe combines the elegance of the brand's coupelike sedan style-leader with the aggressive nature of an M car. It's really a sedan, but the car draws its name from the rear roofline. "Don't be sad that there is no M7, because in my mind we have one," says Albert ...
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe and cabriolet aim to combine a luxury grand tourer with high-end performance. The E550 in particular packs quite a wallop, with all the speed you could want on tap and Sport settings for the transmission and suspension to help you make the most of it. Everyday driving scenarios expose some of the E-Class' flaws, though, keeping it just outside the ranks of the ...
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| 23 cars Americans love most |
Aug 4th, 2013 |
The Volt, Really? I suppose the people who have them, might love them, but they must be a small number. I've seen two. Hardly makes this a car, Americans love. Lets try, Civics, Ford Focus, Kia Soul, and Charger. I see these ...
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