| Brazil keeps tax on autos low to stimulate economic growth |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
By Anthony BoadleBRASILIA, March 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government postponed until next year increases in taxes on the sale of cars and trucks in a bid to stimulate demand for manufactured goods and spur economic growth, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.The IPI tax on manufactured products was reduced last year for vehicles as part of a barrage of tax breaks and other stimulus ...
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| Gangsters’ cars in cops’ hands to turn heads of at-risk youth |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
It's sure to be an insult to gangster pride.Police officers could soon be behind the wheel of vehicles seized by B.C.'s civil forfeiture office.The office is inviting law-enforcement agencies interested in using one of two vehicles seized as a result of their owners' involvement in the drug trade or illegal gang activity to apply to receive a two-year loan of the vehicle for use in ...
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| Smart cars could break into mainstream |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
o Growing numbers: This year, about 50 percent of cars sold in the United States will have entertainment consoles that can run apps themselves or control smartphone apps, according to Juniper Research. By 2017, nearly all cars sold across the nation will be capable to run or interact with ...
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| Teens arent driving cars anymore |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
(ThinkStock) Given a choice between a new Toyota Corolla or the latest iPhone, 16-year-old Allison Katz of Irvine, Calif., says that's an easy one. She'd take the phone. Texting drives her social life. She doesn't have a driver's license and hasn't rushed to get one. "I mostly stay near my house except for soccer practice, and then Mom or Dad drives," ...
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| Luxury features economy car |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
What kinda stuff are they smoking at MSN Auto's? How in the world could you call a Jeep Wrangler an Economy "Car"... Or anything over 25K price and less then 30 MPG... Where is the Buick Verano.. Wakey Wakey MSN.... hands off the crack ...
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| Plans To Regulate Auto Modifications |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Communications held a dialogue with local car accessory retailers yesterday in a first step towards future dialogues at a time when the government is trying to control car modifications to make the roads ...
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| General Motors and Deloitte Touche in $303 million securities class action |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
A securities class action brought against General Motors (GM) by German’s DekaBank has led to a cash settlement of $277 million. In one of the biggest shareholder recoveries of 2008, the settlement will be paid to shareholders following an alleged misstatement of the auto company’s financials dating back to 2000. GM’s outside auditor, Deloitte & Touche, is ...
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| Consumer Federation of America Leaders Confront Flawed Auto Rule Analysis Poll |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
Dramatic Shift To Fuel Efficient Vehicles Began In 2005 New Auto Sales Analysis Reveals Market Reality Missed by Automakers & NHTSA Resulting Rule and Enviro Impact Analysis Flawed New Consumer Poll Shows Greater Demand for Fuel Economy than Available WASHINGTON - August 4 - The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released an analysis of the impact of fuel economy on auto sales ...
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| 10 cheapest cars to own 2013 |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
Please. Some of these cars are built in America, and besides, most "American" cars and trucks are made in Mexico, and Canada. It is dirt cheap to have a 4 cylinder that will last 5-12 years, then a 6 cylinder or 8 cylinder. that won't go past 5 years. You don't need to have over 135 hp. Your not a race car driver. a Every day person just needs a reliable ...
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| Craziest car tech at 2013 CES |
Mar 31st, 2013 |
The Consumer Electronics Show is an annual, four-day sensory overload, as the tech world brings its best gadgets to Las Vegas to wow attendees and the worldwide media. As part of the one-upmanship that inevitably occurs, CES exhibitors roll out everything from ridiculous displays to capture the attention of convention-goers to future concepts to show clients what they're capable of creating. ...
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