| Weak auto market crop care sales hold back Croda profit |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
reported an improved profit in the first half, but growth was held back by the British speciality chemical maker's exposure to the European auto market and lower sales at its crop care business.For the six months ended June 30, Croda reported a 6 percent increase in pretax profit from continuing operations as the company sold higher-margin products across its businesses.Croda, which makes ...
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| Renault Megane GT 220 Sport Wagon Review |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
On paper the Renault Megane GT 220 Sport Wagon looks like an ideal blend of performance and practicality. Up front there's a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 162kW of power and 340Nm of torque. Out back there's 524 litres of boot space, or 1600L with the rear backrest and front passenger seat folded. Cloaked with a sports bodykit and black 18-inch alloys wheels, ...
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| Auto and truck dealers coming to New Orleans |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
NEW ORLEANS -- The national auto dealers' association says New Orleans will host the 97th annual NADA Convention and Expo in January.The NADA convention and the 51st American Truck Dealers Convention & Expo will run from Jan. 24-27.Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and NADA Chairman David Westcott, a new-car dealer in Burlington, N.C., will be NADA's keynote ...
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| Mercedes-Benz considering expanded small-car range report |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
could expand its front-wheel-drive family when it launches its next-generation small-car architecture in 2018. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told reporters the premium German manufacturer is currently planning its future vehicle line-up and is looking at further diversifying its small-car range. "We are considering the final portfolio of the next generation of our compact cars,'; said ...
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| Stoner Fuels Comeback Talk With Honda Tests |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
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| New Mitsubishi Evo to be a 370kW plug-in hybrid GT-R rival report |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
could be a 370kW plug-in hybrid supercar with performance to rival the Nissan GT-R, according to an overseas report. Autocar reports that, if approved, the successor to ...
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| Toyota on trial in California |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
Jury selection began Monday for a case in which the family of a deceased California woman claims the 2009 crash that killed her resulted from her Toyota Camry's sudden and uncontrollable ...
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| Ex-Moto GP champ Stoner to test for Honda at Motegi |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
Casey Stoner, pictured during a press conference of the Valencia Grand Prix, at Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste, on November 8, 2012. Former world Moto GP champion fuelled speculation on Tuesday that he may return to the sport by announcing he will test ride with his old team Honda at ...
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| Toyota hopes huge training facility will avoid future recalls |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
TAJIMI, Japan -- Toyota is opening a training facility for mechanics complete with a test course that simulates 13 driving conditions including cobblestones and bumpy roads as part of the automaker's efforts to avoid a repeat of its recall ...
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| Ex MotoGP champion Stoner to test ride with Honda |
Jul 23rd, 2013 |
Japan next week, fueling speculation he is considering a return to MotoGP.Stoner will join Honda for a two-day test at the Motegi circuit aboard team's world championship-winning RC213V bike. He will have further sessions on August 6 and 7.Honda has also confirmed Stoner will ride a prototype of its 2014 model in preparation for next season.Stoner retired from MotoGP in November and has ...
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