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Industry chiefs hope to advance their case in a 2nd appearance before lawmakers. - Reuters
Malaysia's Proton renews old partnership with Mitsubishi
Proton will use Mitsubishi expertise for the advanced technology and designs to remain competitive. -AFP
Big Three automakers face skeptical Congress in rescue plea
Fate of the Big 3 US automakers remained uncertain even after a request of $34-billion bailout.
Understanding but no consensus on U.S. auto bailout
Industry chiefs hope to advance their case in a 2nd appearance before lawmakers.
US senators grill auto CEOs, GM-Chrysler deal eyed
Chief executives of GM and Chrysler LLC would restart merger talks to win the $34bil bailout.
Shell drops pump prices
Prices for Formula98, Formula92 and diesel dropped by five cents. -AsiaOne
Car park workers remove wheels to thwart thefts
Removing car wheels to deter thieves targeting Chongqing are commendable.
Implementation of Free Parking Scheme
Multi-storey carpark at Block 318A Clementi Avenue 4 to have free parking on Sundays and public holidays.
He threw away three chances to come clean
Man faces $500 fine, 2 weeks jail for 3/4 tank offence
Video: Auto heads on hot seat, again
Leaders from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler returned to Capitol Hill to face lawmakers skeptical of a $34 billion request for government help. -Reuters
Owner of abandoned vehicles defiant
Owner of abandoned vehicles flouts the law by treating the housing area as his personal parking space.
Owners of pre-1995 cars can opt to fit rear seat belts
Older vehicles are exempted from the seat belt ruling and can retrofit their rear seat belts.
Fare deal for poly students, please
Three fresh petitions launched asking for same public transport privileges as peers in JC and ITE.
Copycat strikes in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong taxi drivers blocked roads around the airport in the latest series of cabbie complaints across China.
New complex in Johor Baru set to ease congestion on Causeway
The new complex is expected to cut traffic congestion on the Causeway by more than half.
Decision soon on fuel price mechanism
Consumers will know if the Government implements a floor price mechanism for petrol and diesel.
Don't lose focus on new energy
Investment in new energy supplies must go on to manage oil price instability in future.
Rear-seat dilemma for parents with four children
Parents with 4 children are confused as to how their children can be seated at the back without overloading.
Video: Auto bailout plan hits $34bil
Executives from the beleaguered U.S. auto industry are driving into the nation's capital with their hands out for $34 billion in government aid. -Reuters
Smarter way to cross the border
Thai vehicles entering Malaysia from Dec 15 will be required to use a smart card for e-Vis.
Union stands by automakers
Vow to make tough sacrifices in exchange for S$51.8 billion bailout.
On MRT to Jurong East? Watch out
Bump on North-South MRT train approaching Jurong East station; LTA to resolve problem by 2012.
Expect weekend jams
Expect heavy traffic jams at the Causeway, ICA warned. -ST
Multiple "car" collision
Two buses, two cars - seven injured. The accident happened along Clementi West Avenue this morning. -AsiaOne
COE prices increase but still weak
Premiums for Category A and E closed at $7,721 amd $7,589 respectively; bidders exceed quotas.
Ford unveils new reorganization, sees profit in 2011
It would break even or see profits if lawmakers approve US$9b in funding.
US auto sales collapse amid economic crisis
Sales dropped 34 per cent; every major automaker took a massive hit last month.
US automakers' desperate bailout plea gaining support
Little choice about helping US automakers - they support one in 10 American jobs.
Japan gasoline price falls to lowest since June '05
Average pump price of regular gasoline in Japan was S$2.02 per litre on Monday.
Hyundai, Kia cut overseas output as demand slumps
Japan's Number 2 carmaker Honda Motor Co. reported to be scaling back expansion plans.
Stricken big 3 unveils plans
3 American automakers unveiled plans to revamp as they begged Congress for loans. -ST
 
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