| NTSB Driver felt crowded by other cars and moved over before bridge collapse |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
The driver of an oversize load that triggered an Interstate 5 bridge collapse told investigators that he felt "crowded" by a passing vehicle and moved closer to the side of the bridge that had less clearance, according to a preliminary federal report released ...
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| Toyota on its ‘bland’ Prius and the ‘sexier’ competition |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
By expanding the oval shape of a vehicle, one can make it look more stylish and sexier, says Toyota chief engineer Kouji Toyoshima. Just because it's a hybrid doesn't mean the form has to take a backseat to function, right? And so, the motoring public needs to know: Why can't the Prius, with its rather "bland" look, be as sexy as the luxury hybrid Tesla Model S? Okay, ...
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| Panel tells Saskatchewan auto fund to put the brakes on motorcycles rate hikes |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
Once considered too large and lightly populated to be seriously harmed by human activity, the Saskatchewan River basin suddenly appears to be fighting for its ...
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| About 60 cars burnt in Kaitaia |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
About 60 car bodies have been burnt out in a fire on the outskirts of Kaitaia early this morning. The alarm was raised just before 3:30am. The blaze at the scrap metal yard in Pukepoto Road is thought to be suspicious. - Newstalk ...
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| Recall Alert 2012-14 Aston Martin DB9 Virage V8 and V12 Vantage Rapide |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
Aston Martin is recalling 689 sports cars due to a manufacturing error that could cause the throttle pedal arm to break, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Affected vehicles include model-year ...
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| 2 charged with breaking into more than 20 cars most werent locked |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
(WBIR-Knoxville) Knoxville Police say more than 20 cars at two West Knoxville apartment complexes were burglarized early Tuesday morning, and almost all of them were unlocked. Two men are now charged with the burglaries at the Country Oak Apartments and West Town Manor apartments. Falcon Jacara Martin-Laboroe, 21, of Knoxville is charged with 2 counts of Burglary, Evading Arrest, and ...
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| US court rejects Spykers Saab claim against General Motors |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
THE HAGUE -- A U.S. court has dismissed a US$3 billion (2.2-billion-euro) claim against General Motors, accused of deliberate action to bankrupt Sweden's Saab in 2011, the plaintiff Dutch car group Spyker said in a ...
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| Recall Alert 2013 Ford Fusion |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
sedans due to a problem in the steering system that could result in loss of vehicle control, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Affected vehicles were manufactured between April 19 and April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip, which could cause components inside the gear to become dislodged inside the gear assembly; this could ...
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| Gucci Edition Fiat 500 returns to U.S. |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC announced Tuesday that the ultra-popular Gucci Edition of its Fiat 500 and 500c will be back in U.S. showrooms this ...
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| Automotive Industry Revved up for Hiring Spree |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles. The new employees will be part of a larger, busier workforce. From coast to coast, the industry is in top gear. Factories are operating at about 95 percent of capacity, and many are already running three ...
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