| STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Auto parts drop on weak outlook for car sales |
May 27th, 2013 |
Mon May 27, 2013 2:30am EDT Shares in auto parts makers dropped after newspapers reported that a Thai unit of Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corp has cut production following recent cancellations of car orders. Brokers said the report reflected a slowing car market after the government ended its tax incentive scheme last year. "It's an early sign of the slowing car market. With the second ...
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| Mitsubishi Attrage revealed further in official brochure |
May 27th, 2013 |
one front three-quarter image of the Attrage upon unveiling the city-sized sedan last week, keeping the final design of the car's back half and cabin a secret until now, with the official brochure appearing on Thai website MitsuBNT. The Mitsubishi Attrage's tail-lights are rounded and bold, combining cohesively with the large headlights and expressive front ...
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| Kevin Harvick beats Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw in Coca-Cola 600 | Auto racing |
May 27th, 2013 |
CONCORD, N.C. — Kevin Harvick pulled away from Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw on a restart with 11 laps left to win the Coca-Cola 600 for the second time in three seasons, a race stopped nearly 30 minutes Sunday night when a TV camera drive line snapped. Defending champion Kahne led 156 laps and appeared to have one of the strongest machines in NASCAR's longest event. But Harvick took a low ...
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| Mini Paceman by Roberto Cavalli auctioned for Life Ball charity |
May 27th, 2013 |
Mini Paceman by Roberto Cavalli features a bespoke exterior paint finish - a custom colour that Cavalli has on his own cars - which shimmers between black and brown depending on the light, along with a gold roof and gold ...
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| Better Place EV network provider files for liquidation |
May 27th, 2013 |
has filed for liquidation, effectively switching off its global operations. The Israel-based EV infrastructure start-up filed a motion with the Lod District Court near Tel Aviv on May 26 asking for the dissolution of the company and the appointment of a temporary liquidator. The announcement comes just three months ...
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| Becks gifts 30k pounds cars to mum and mother-in-law |
May 27th, 2013 |
David Beckham has bought cars worth 30000 pounds as gifts for his mom and mother-in-law to thank them for their support during his football career. The 38-year-old former footie ace sent Audi Q3s, last week, to mother Sandra and Victoria's mom Jackie Adam, for babysitting his kids for years and travelling around the world supporting the couple, as their careers skyrocketed, the Sun reported. A ...
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| Shaanxi targets govt cars in pollution battle |
May 27th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> Shaanxi provincial government issued an emergency plan stipulating that 30 percent of official cars must be off the road during heavy pollution, China Daily learned on Monday. According to the Contingency Plan for Heavy Urban Air Pollution Days, departments at all levels in the province are required to stop using at least 30 percent of their official cars during heavy ...
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| Ford trucks investigated for engines shutting down |
May 27th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government is investigating Ford F-150 pickups with EcoBoost engines after drivers reported that the engines lost power during acceleration. The government estimates around 400,000 F-150 pickups from the 2011 through 2013 model years are involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 95 reports of engines losing power during hard ...
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| JD Power satisfaction study Jaguar retains lead Skoda duo dominates |
May 27th, 2013 |
has retained its title as the leading automotive brand for ownership satisfaction in the UK, while two Skoda models have dominated at the top of the charts. The JD Power and Associates 2013 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study ...
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| Aston Martin teases new model |
May 27th, 2013 |
has released a new video teasing an upcoming model that is ';coming soon'; from the British marque. Highlighting only bonnet vents, some yellow body work, black wheels, carbonfibre inserts, and parts of the interior, the clip culminates with the sound of a high-revving engine and a silhouette of what looks like ...
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