| Supreme Court to hear Daimler appeal on human rights suit |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Washington - The Supreme Court says it will hear an appeal from automaker Daimler AG that seeks to shut down a U.S. lawsuit over allegations that its unit in Argentina played a role in that country's 'dirty war" in the 1970s.The justices said Monday they will review a federal appeals court ruling that allowed a lawsuit filed by 22 Argentines in California to proceed. The Argentines ...
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| Bahrain lauds successful Grand Prix |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Security officials in Bahrain were praised for their role in ensuring last week's Formula One race was run peacefully, Bahraini lawmakers said. Members of Bahrain's Shura Council and House of Representatives praised security officials and citizens for a safe race. "(They) contributed to the success of this year's Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One Championship and also praised ...
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| Cars bathrooms and Gordie Howe 7 TV shows you should watch this week |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
MONDAY, APRIL 22 Last Car Standing (Discovery, 10 p.m.) Canadians sure do love their crappy cars. From the makers of Canada's Worst Driver, this new reality series profiles five average Canucks, each of who takes inordinate pride in owning a vehicle that probably belongs in the boneyard. The five clunkers are put through a bizarre battery of challenges, including a race, toward the goal of ...
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| Ford investing $31M at U.K. engine plant |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will invest about $31 million in its Bridgend engine plant in the United Kingdom, its first big investment since announcing the closure of two U.K. plants last fall.The investment will allow the plant to build Ford's new global 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine and will boost employment at the plant to 2,300.The Detroit News first reported the investment last week ...
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| Mitsubishi Commences Operation of New Transformer Factory in Memphis |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., a North American subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric, started operation of its new transformer factory in Memphis, Tennessee on April ...
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| McCune puts auto career in park |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
On board his yacht "November Tango," Tony McCune, retired from the car dealership industry after his family was in it for 65 years now enjoys his ...
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| Volkswagen Golf R inches towards 300hp power output |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Volkswagen Golf Mark 7 range that has just gone on sale in Australia, but one of Volkswagen's most senior board members confirmed the new R would benefit from the new modular platform underpinning the new hatchback "The Golf [Mark] 7 will also have an R version which will come next year... and the benefit of the low weight of the Golf 7 will also be there with the [Mark] 7 R," ...
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| Slide Show Concept cars revealed at China auto show |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
The annual China auto show, which alternates between the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, began this week with highlights that include the BMW Concept X4, a new Lamborghini Aventador anniversary edition, the Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover concept, and this Buick Riviera, left. Holographics, gullwing doors and wireless Internet--this isn't your father's Buick; General Motors revealed the ...
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| Nissan recalling 19250 Pathfinders and Infiniti JXs |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Japanese automaker Nissan said it would recall 19,250 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX cars in the United States because of potential problems with the front brakes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday those vehicles made between Dec. 3, 2012, and Jan. 29, 2013, were involved in the recall. The cars have front brake torque members that were improperly cast, the regulator ...
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| Foes of Sandy auto auction yard go to court |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
Accident. Two lanes blocked on The Southern St Pkwy WB between New Hwy/X34 and Rt-109/X33 in Amityville. Stop and go traffic from Straight Path/X36 in Amityville Accident. Two lanes blocked on The Southern St Pkwy WB between New Hwy/X34 and Rt-109/X33 in Amityville. Stop and go traffic from Straight Path/X36 in ...
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