| Chrysler says Q2 vehicle shipments to rise at least 13 percent |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
DETROIT, April 29 | Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:26am EDT DETROIT, April 29 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC says that it will increase its vehicle shipments in the second quarter by at least 13 percent from the previous quarter. Shipments from April through June will be at least 650,000, up from 574,000 in the first quarter, Chrysler said in a slide presentation after it issued quarterly earnings ...
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| In Virginia Governor’s Race Electric Cars Could Backfire for Terry McAuliffe |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
Terry McAuliffe, right, at the Mississippi plant of his electric-car company beside Haley Barbour, the state's former governor. The plant's placement has become a potential embarrassment in Mr. McAuliffe's race for governor of ...
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| Fitch Rates Honda Auto Receivables 2013-2 Owner Trust |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
Fitch Affirms Israel at 'A'; Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel's Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' and local currency IDR at 'A+'. The Outlook on both ratings is Stable. Israel has strong, well developed institutions, and a diverse and advanced economy. Human development indicators and GDP per capita are significantly ...
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| EPA Rates 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV 119 MPG Equivalent |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
. The all-electric version of the mini-hatchback will travel 82 miles when fully charged, Chevrolet says. With a dedicated 240-volt (Level 2) charge, the Spark EV's battery reaches full capacity in about seven hours. Chevrolet says the Spark EV can charge to 80% capacity in as little as 20 minutes with a direct-current Level 3 quick charger. It's also among the first cars to get the ...
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| Fatally Shot Motorist Crashes Into Parked Cars House |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
CHICAGO (STMW) – A man died after he was shot in the back while driving, then crashed into several parked cars and a house Wednesday afternoon in the West Pullman neighborhood on the South Side. The man, 31, was driving in in the 11800 block of South Harvard Avenue about 5:40 p.m. when he heard multiple gunshots and was struck in the back, police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer ...
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| Judge says leans toward UAW trust in Fiat suit on Chrysler stake |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 25 | Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:04pm EDT WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 25 (Reuters) - A Delaware judge said on Thursday he was leaning toward siding with a United Auto Workers trust in a dispute with Fiat SpA over the sale of a stake of car maker Chrysler Group LLC. Fiat has a call option to buy from the trust a 3.3 percent stake in Chrysler and has offered ...
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| Infographic Headlight Regulations by State |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
Laws governing different aspects of driving often vary by state, from distracted-driving rules to booster seat guidelines. Headlight use is one of them; a new infographic from Nissan illustrates each state's regulations. The automaker's Smart Auto Headlights -- available on ...
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| Shinolas limited-edition watch to help Ford celebrate Mustangs 50th |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
Shinola, a Midtown-based accessories company that started selling watches, bicycles, leather goods and journals in March, is helping Ford Motor Co. celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mustang with a limited-edition watch.The stainless steel timepiece with a black leather strap will retail for $700. Only 1,000 watches will be made.The Mustang logo above the words "50 Years" is visible ...
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| U.S. auto sales pace supporting most vehicle inventory since 08 |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
A stable rate of U.S. auto sales is supporting a supply of new cars and trucks that has climbed to the highest since 2008, according to Bloomberg Industries.The number of unsold new vehicles has increased to 3.21 million, Kevin Tynan, a Bloomberg Industries auto analyst, wrote Thursday in a report. Monthly U.S. sales have run at an annualized industry sales rate, which is adjusted for seasonal ...
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| Australian Veronica Johns appointed president and CEO of Fiat-Chrysler in Australia |
Apr 26th, 2013 |
FIAT-Chrysler has appointed the first Australian female to head a car company locally - but rather than be responsible for just one brand she will in fact be in charge of five. Melbourne-born Veronica Johns, 42, will take up the role of president and CEO in charge of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Alfa Romeo in Australia (the North American and Italian firms joined forces in 2009). Johns will ...
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