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Daimler, Kamaz unveil joint truck venture
They also plan to produce trucks "in Russia in the near term" and to also sell Mercedes-Benz and Setra busses.
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Formula One: Raikkonen considering a switch to rallying
He also said he might even retire from racing altogether if he felt that way. -AFP
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US auto sales crash after Cash for Clunkers expires
Asian automakers had captured more than half the US market for the first time last month thanks to that loss.
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France launches 'battle of the electric car'
French Ecology Minister says plan aims to make the French energy and car industry a world leader. -AFP |
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Incentives key as EU car sales soar, US to slump
French and Spanish car sales rose sharply underpinned by subsidies offered for purchases of new cars. -Reuters
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Thailand's Nissan to introduce first eco-car next year
The company will produce its first 30,000 units over 12 months from March next year. |
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Ferrari market share up despite lower sales
It delivers 8% less cars in H1 2009, but market share up 10 points to 32.8%
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Video: Toyota president regrets US deaths
Toyota president says the four deaths in US possibly caused by faulty Toyota vehicles, are very regrettable. -Reuters
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First Asian showroom to fit Ferrari's identity
New premises at Leng Kee cost distributor Ital Auto more than $1 million to renovate and furnish.
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China's Tengzhong to reach Hummer deal in "days"
Executives were in Detroit this weekend putting the finishing touches on the deal. -Reuters |
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Get your F1 race updates
Not at the TV to catch the race? Follow us on Twitter as we bring the F1 race to you.
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US-led consortium wants to buy Volvo from Ford -FT
FT said the Crown consortium has fully secured financing from US private equity groups. -Reuters |
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Audi in F1?
VW Group may enter if the cost is more manageable. Today, it costs over a hundred million euros to take part.
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Fast lane: Range Rover LRX concept
Take a first look at Range Rover's new LRX Concept, Volvo's plug-in hybrid and Mitsubishi's PX MiEV. |
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Lada spots rival Geely in rear-view mirror - in Cuba
Chinese cars make some headway, but Cubans say Lada's no pushover.
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Japan's Mazda cuts loss forecast
It predicted a net loss of S$408.3 million. -AFP
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Magna could sign Opel deal early next week
Magna plans to eliminate 10,500 jobs in Europe.
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Renault ready to help ailing carmaker
It is ready to invest in Russian carmaker Avtovaz. -AFP
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Nissan poaches GM veteran as CFO
General Motors veteran Joseph G Peter has been with GM for 25 years.
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Toyota recalls 3.8 million cars over floor mat risk
Problem lies with floor mats that could cause gas pedal to stick. -AFP
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Toyota unveils 'green' sports car
FT-86 concept to debut at Tokyo Motor show. Toyota will also showcase a compact electric vehicle concept.
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Quota reduction sends truck COE soaring
COE for commercial vehicles increase by almost 50% after a supply reduction. -AsiaOne
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Vehicle emission test lab revs up
South-east Asia's first such lab, in Bukit Batok, set to test first vehicle on Oct 23.
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Production of Honda Jazz shifts to UK
The plant in Swindon, southwest England, was forced to close down for four months until June. |
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More fuel savings for motorists from today
Shell launches new fuel formula to improve fuel efficiency with savings of up to one litre of fuel for every full tank.
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Jaguar Land Rover secures S$391 million loan
It had also recently agreed to a new export financing facility with ABC International Bank. |
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Daimler unveils Islamic financial services for UAE
Daimler's financial division has created a joint venture with importers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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BMW posts first sales rise this year in Sept
Deliveries of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce automobiles gained 0.7 percent from the figure in the same month a year earlier. |
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Toyota hybrids may be barred in US
Japan's Toyota has been ordered to stop making the cars and to bar imports with the fuel-saving gasoline/electric technology.
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Porsche says to pay staff S$2271 bonus
Porsche employs around 12,000 people and has provided even bigger bonuses in the past. |
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Nissan's new concept car "feels like flying"
It has airplane-style controls and moves in a three dimensional way instead of the traditional two dimension. -AFP
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Is Proton for sale?
Management buyout could be possible if the price is right. M'sian carmaker has struggled to retain domestic market share and come up with new models. |
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Fiat wants to build SUVs in Russia
Marchionne came to Moscow to sign a deal between Fiat's US subsidiary Case New Holland Inc and Kamaz, Russia's largest truck maker.
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Hummer may turn Chinese on Friday
China's Tengzhong may finalise deal to acquire GM's Hummer unit for S$210.3 million. |
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Fiat eyes Chrysler profits in 2 years
He has said he will unveil his five-year strategy to turn around Chrysler on November 4.
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Volvo Cars denies CEO would leave company
Volvo dismisses business daily Dagens Industri's report of it's CEO leaving the company as pure specualtion. |
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VW powers ahead with Korean makes
Hyundai, Kia remain strong but Toyota is still the overall No.1 brand in the market.
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Tengzhong to acquire GM's Hummer brand
GM and Tengzhong in early June signed a tentative agreement for the Chinese firm to buy the Hummer nameplate. -AFP
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Chevrolet may account for 70% of GM sales
Sales expected to be driven by new launches such as the Cruze.
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Alfa Romeo heads into Leng Kee showroom
Alfa aims to achieve 0.8 per cent market share in Singapore, in line with the global average. |
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Mitsubishi's Extreme Drive returns with more stunts
This year's main highlights include a ramp-to-ramp jump with the Colt R.
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Fastlane: What you have missed
We sum up the motoring news for the past week. |
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S'pore's top model still a Korean
It once used to be Japan's Toyota Corolla Altis (although this is assembled in Thailand).
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No application to buy Hummer received yet, says China ministry
It was unclear whether the Ministry's statement suggested any regulatory obstacle to the deal. |
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Tengzhong begins approval process for Hummer buy
Tengzhong hopes to close the deal late this year or in early 2010.
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N. Korea revives drive to scrap Japanese cars
The drive was launched in 2007 but later suspended because most cars in N. Korea are Japanese made. |
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Barrichello signs with Williams
Brazilian will leave current stable Brawn GP at the end of the current season. -AFP
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Tokyo Motor no-show?
One carmaker after another cancelled their attendance, leaving just two brands - Lotus and Alpina. |
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GM CEO sees China auto market growing significantly
GM's China vehicle sales exceeded sales forecasts from last year.
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VW reports record China sales
VW and its Chinese partners sold 1.06 million cars in China and Hong Kong from January to September. |
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GM head sees China remaining top car market
He said China's record sales this year was 'not a blip'. -AFP
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Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles on fire threat
Faulty cruise deactivation switch can leak hydraulic fluid, overheat and burn even with ignition turned off. |
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UK union OK brings Opel deal closer
Talks with governments and labor representatives across Europe have dragged on for months.
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Ford posts record China vehicle sales
Ford sold a record of 119,338 vehicles in the country in the third quarter. |
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Ford reaches tentative deal with union
The United Auto Workers said the deal was "overwhelmingly" approved by union delegates Tuesday.
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More than 50,000 Nissan vehicles recalled in China: govt
The recall covers 18,146 X-Trail sport utility vehicles and 33,667 Qashqai units. |
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Hopeful on British aid for Opel
Klaus Franz said German workers' representatives had helped clear a way for a deal in Britain.
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China's Chery Auto to invest S$696.4 million in Turkish plant
Chery's plan to establish the factory is still subject to Turkish government approval. |
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Local sports car distributors eye McLaren brand
The MP4-12C will be the first in a series of high-performance sports cars McLaren plans to produce.
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Photos: McLaren MP4-12C
Check out the high-resolution photos of the MP4-12C. |
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Would canopies provide better safety?
From next year, all new lorries used to carry workers must have a canopy to protect them.
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Toyota Prius tops US fuel economy list for 2010
Japanese manufacturers again dominated the annual rankings issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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SAIC, GM in talks on cooperation in India: source
SAIC close to taking a stake in General Motors India.
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Opel sale contract waits as German-EU talks go on
German Economy Minister said that talks with Brussels were "constructive" but that issues remained to be resolved. |
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Video: China's EV car boom
China's government encourages local automakers to focus on fuel efficiency and eco-technologies. -Reuters
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New Audi S4 goes on sale in Singapore
The saloon comes with Audi's new sport differential, but as an option. |
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Analyst backs usage-based system
Motorists who clock low mileage and don't drive during peak periods or late at night can expect their premiums to fall by about 20 per cent.
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Luxury car sales drop by over 10%
Wariness over economic outlook making buyers cautious, analysts say. |
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No-fault insurance 'may not always work'
Expert cites problems in US; airtight laws needed if S'pore adopts scheme.
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Parallel importer fined $1.9m for tax evasion
As he could not pay the fine, he will serve 52 weeks in jail. |
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Massa finds it hard to be spectator
Ferrari's Felipe Massa returned to the Formula One paddock for the first time after head injuries. -Reuters
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Germany says EU concerns don't endanger Opel deal
Did Germany flout EU anti-competition rules by offering $9.3 billion in aid to Opel contingent on Magna being chosen as winning bidder?
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Female driver dies in fatal collision with bus at Tuas
SCDF extricated the Chinese driver who was trapped in her seat, but she was pronounced dead on the spot by paramedics. -AsiaOne, ST
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Porcelain Ferrari 599GTB, anyone?
Special exterior finish draws inspiration from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty. |
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Infiniti M35 Hybrid set for production
This model is based on the all-new Infiniti M sedan and is set to go on sale in spring 2011.
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Here's who is driving away with the cash!
'Drought-hit' state in India sees boom in car sales. -The Statesman/ANN
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Soul tows sales, brand image in US
According to Ward's Auto, 2,459 units of the vehicle were sold in the United States during September.
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Korean carmakers' presence in France rises
Kia Motors Corp recorded the highest increased rate in France. |
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Number of cars in China could be capped
Beijing's car community will hit 4 million by the beginning of next year. -China Daily/ANN
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Fast lane: Nissan lucky draws
The top prize for each draw is $28,888. Book any Nissan between now and February next year to be eligible. |
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Electric cars don't deserve halo yet
Electric cars will not be cleaner than petrol ones unless they move away from electricity produced from coal-fired plants.
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Kia's new luxury saloon unveiled
The Cadenza will make its overseas premiere towards the end of the year. |
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China auto output tops 10 million for first time
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), said the only other countries to do the same were the US and Japan.
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Toyota unveils new hybrid luxury sedan
The Toyota "Sai" - a compact sedan with a 2.4-litre engine - will go on sale only in Japan from December 7. |
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Japan's Toyota sells new models in S. Korea
Toyota launched its Camry mid-size sedan, Camry hybrid, RAV4 SUV and Prius hybrid after a ceremony in Seoul.
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Nissan aims to make batteries 'core business'
Chief executive Carlos Ghosn says the battery is going to be an essential piece of technology for our century. |
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Caltex, Exxon increase pump prices
Five-cent increase comes on back of higher crude prices.
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Lighter cars, more efficiency, aluminum makers say
Using aluminium to make cars can cut stored energy requirements by 10 percent. |
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EU has doubts over Opel sale, little will to challenge it
GM announced last month it would sell a 55-percent stake in Opel to Magna.
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Lost vehicles are eligibile for PARF, COE rebates too
Contrary to earlier media reports, owners of vehicles that are lost in CBT cases can claim for rebates.
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Proton's Aussie car model flunks crash tests
The Proton Arena, called the Jumbuck in Australia and the UK, got only a one-star rating in crash tests.
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Toyota may spend $0.616 billion on US recalls
3.8 million cars sold in the U.S. were recalled. -AFP
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China to be largest auto market in the world
Based on current trends, consumers will buy between 12 and 13 million cars this year.
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Volkswagen to take 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG
VW said it was making better than expected progress on cooperation projects between the two makers. |
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Good deals push car COE prices higher
Threshold for COE prices may be at $18,000, dealers likely to increase car prices.
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Italian auto giant Fiat reports return to profit
It made profit of S$52mil after suffering two straight quarterly losses. -AFP
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US car makers welcome proposed fuel economy rules
Car makers must increase fleetwide average fuel economy to 6.6litres/100km by 2016.
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Man staged nearly 100 car crashes in insurance scam
Fraudsters were able to claim on average $39,000 from insurance firms for each of the crashes he caused. |
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Honda to post $920 million H1 profit
Shares of Honda were up 0.4 percent as of 0150 GMT.
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GM culture needs "shake-up"
It needs to overcome an entrenched corporate culture and blood new managers. |
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Hyundai humbles Japanese rivals with record Q3
Honda the only major Japanese car maker expected to post profit in fiscal first half.
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Shell launches $1 petrol promotion
Price promotion for new fuel economy formula 95- and 98-octane petrol will take place on Saturday. |
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India's Tata mulls checks on world's cheapest car
Nano owners complained of fires apparently caused by short circuits. -AFP
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Asia leads revival in Porsche sales
Porsche has already picked up 4,500 orders for the four-door Panamera. |
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Parallel import car sales hit the brakes
Trade contracted sharply, induced by economic crisis and high Japanese yen.
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Honda output to fall 30% from peak year
Honda has asked auto parts manufacturers to cut their fixed costs by about 30 percent. |
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Kia posts record profits in Q3
Kia expected to continue to outpace rivals with new models and fuel-efficient cars.
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Delay throws GM sale of Opel into doubt
The final signing might be authorised at a GM board meeting on November 3. |
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Shell fuel offer causes jams
Thousands of motorists and commuters were stuck in jams islandwide due to $1 promotion. -ST
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The ultimate Civic Type R
The UK-built three-door hatch is getting the Mugen treatment and only 20 will be made. |
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Fastlane: $1.3M Lexus anyone?
Lexus' first supercar is out, Audi launches two soft-tops and Mercedes gives us the facelifted S-Class.
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Hydrogen cars the future
For Honda, hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars are the future. They can be refuelled in minutes and emit only water. |
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Volkswagen in talks for Karman
VW aims to take over convertible roof-top specialist, most famous for the 1950s VW Beetle-based coupe, Karmann Ghia.
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Malaysian cars better built this year: JD Power
The study examines new-vehicle quality during the first two to six months of ownership. |
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World solar car race begins in Australia
The cars left Darwin in hot and humid weather at about 8.30 am (2300 GMT Saturday).
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New S'pore player for high-powered Beemers
BMW is poised to appoint businessman Anthony Chan as a new dealer for its M models. |
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Less people taking public transport
Proportion of people taking car journeys have increased, according to an LTA survey.
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Shell, Caltex reduce pump price
Price for 98-octane petrol reduced by four cents. |
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China to produce luxury limo
The D-Class super luxury limousine Hongqi HQE will be priced at $1.6 million.
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Dip in proportion of public transport users
More people turned to using private vehicles. |
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Mazda's Thai teaser
Mazda2 expected to arrive in M'sia in March 2010 but journalists get teased with a Thai preview.
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ERP rates to increase by 50-100%
Charges will increase for three gantries following LTA's quarterly review. |
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Chrysler to drop own models for Fiat
US carmaker will drop vehicles from Dodge and Jeep lines and phase in Fiat 500.
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Long road ahead for China's green cars
Take-up slow as drivers more concerned about cost and convenience. |
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Honda nearly triples outlook
It has weathered the industry turmoil better than many as its motorcycle business cushioned the blow.
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Japanese solar car wins race across Australian outback
The Tokai Challenger crossed the finish line just north of Adelaide on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Malaysia tries to lure European car makers
Govt scouts for a partner for Proton while allowing 100% foreign ownership of car manufacturing ops.
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Ford prefers Geely as bidder for Volvo
Volvo may go to Geely consortium for around $2.8b, media reports say. |
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China to launch case against US Big Three automakers
Move follows Obama decision's last month to slap duties on China tires. -Reuters
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Government announces complete overhaul for automotive policy
There was no indication if there would be any reduction in the price of cars. |
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Bad driver? Blame your genes
New study says bad driving is genetically-linked. -Reuters
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Zero-emission scooter to debut in Japan
Scooter runs 10 times as economically as a petrol engine bike. -AFP
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Can China's Geely retain Volvo's reputation for safety?
Geely should not mix its low-end brand with Volvo's reputation.
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Mitsubishi Motors posts interim loss
The company posted a net loss of $55.7 million for the April-September period. |
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Mazda lifts guidance as H1 sales beat target
Mazda now expects an operating loss of $200 million yen for the year to March.
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EU starts clampdown on gas-guzzling vans
It will also help to reduce the region's oil import bill. |
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Crackdown on errant cyclists
Authorities warn shop owners against selling unapproved motorised bicycles.
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VW counts on China for 2009 profit
Profit still possible even though Q3 profit plunged 87.5% on 12-month basis. |
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More distributors eyeing used car business
The used car market in Singapore has rebounded from an all-time low three years ago.
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Road pricing gaining converts
A gantry system like Singapore's is more effective if fewer roads are involved. |
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Road and lane closures this weekend for APEC rehearsals
Motorists are advised to tune into the radio for the latest updates on road and lane closures.
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Global car sales to grow 6% in 2010: Hyundai
Car sales expected to grow to 67 million vehicles. -Reuters
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M'sia's auto policy has little impact
Auto stocks drop slightly in show of ambivalence after liberalisation moves.
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KPE ranks among world's top tunnels
The European Tunnel Assessment Programme assesses expressways around the world using 200 criteria. |
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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-class launch
The S-class limo gets a new facelift and a host of electronic aids. We bring you the launch pictures.
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