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Reasons for the high costs?
Electronic Road Pricing gantries at entrances and exits, large-scale excavations, difficult soil conditions are but some of them.
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Chrysler heads to court as lender opposition grows
Group of about 20 lenders plans to object to the company's reorganization plan.
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Chrysler bankruptcy deal with Fiat stuns Detroit
Bankruptcy could get much messier and longer than Obama predicted.
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Police go hi-tech to fight car thefts
Vehicle theft cases have been on the rise in recent years. Reporters talk to police and insurance experts about the problem. -NST
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Car Thefts: Architect still fearful 2 years on
Thieves cut his front gate padlock and drove away with new Toyota Fortuner 4WD. -NST
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Former senior cop arrested over car thefts
Former cop believed to be mastermind of car theft ring. -NST
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Car Thefts: S$280m claims incurred
15,727 private cars were reported stolen 2007-08. -NST
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Fastlane: New hybrid in Singapore
Honda's new petrol-electric Insight was launched yesterday by parallel importer Hybrid Motors. |
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Accident claims: Malaysian insurers not liable
Court says claims can be made only against motorists, not insurers of Malaysian vehicles.
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Peter Kwee-VW case in High Court
Mr Peter Kwee of Car & Cars is taking Volkswagen to court regarding compensation issues in the relinquishing of a distributorship. |
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Fastlane: 10 buyers for $1.6m Lambo
Aston Martin's handmade One-77 won a design award, Audi's Q3 will be made in Spain and BMW 760Li meets Rolls-Royce Ghost.
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Toh Tuck to get CNG kiosk
World's largest compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station will open in August. |
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New 'baby' Rolls expected to double marque's sales
Eurokars Group, which represents Rolls-Royce in Singapore, believes sales will continue "to be good" with the 200EX.
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Suppliers could follow Chrysler into bankruptcy: analysts
Problems with suppliers could also impact production at US plants of other major automakers. |
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European car giant planned, says Fiat chief
Fiat/Opel would merge their small B and midsize C segment car platforms.
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Mitsubishi Motors surprises with profit forecast
Mitsubishi forecast a surprise profit despite falling into the red in the latest quarter. |
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Honda looks forward to a small profit
Automaker, which has been cutting costs, reports loss of 186b yen in Q4.
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Scolded by a TransCab driver
Undergraduate Adeline Wong was reprimanded when she wanted to pay her taxi fare by Nets. TransCab doesn't accept Nets payment. |
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Entire bus fleet suspended after fatal accident
Audit showed failure to comply with travel safety procedures and neglected training its drivers.
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Deadliest stretch in Johor claims 36 lives every year
Batu Pahat-Ayer Hitam road has more than 1,000 accidents and 36 deaths every year since 2006.
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GM says China sales set new record in April
Vehicle sales went up to 50 percent from a year earlier. -AFP
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Cars may get 'passports' too
M'sian police identify 3 high-tech ways to prevent car thefts.
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Clean diesel cars going nowhere
In the first three months of the year, the diesel car population only increased by a mere four.
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Asia's first vehicle paint database
A fleck of paint as tiny as 1 sq mm is enough for forensic scientists to nail criminals.
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Premium services info at bus stops soon
LTA arranged with TransitLink for all premium bus operators to display their route information.
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Fiat's grand plans hit resistance
Fiat's "marriage made in heaven" meets resistance from unions and German authorities over job losses. -AFP
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Nissan seeking more government loans
It is seeking a further 100 billion yen (S$1.49 bil). -AFP
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Fiat plans Vauxhall, Opel tie-up
But Sweden's Saab says it isn't in talks with the Italian carmaker. -Reuters
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LTA awards $386m trains job
LTA will install 22 new six-car MRT trains for the North-South/East-West Lines. -ST
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Electric cars get a boost
Government is forking out $20 million to help roll out electric vehicles here from next year. -ST |
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BMW posts Q1 loss of 152 million euros
It fell into the red early this year. -AFP
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Super Aguri mull return to F1 'piranha club'
Team chief Aguri Suzuki expressed interest in returning to Formula One. -Reuters
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COE prices hit 6-mth high
COE premiums continue to increase across the board. -AsiaOne
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Taxi slams into students
Nine students injured, four seriously, when a pirate taxi ploughed into them. -New Straits Times/ANN
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Jakarta roads inundated after nightlong heavy rain
Waters reaching up to 50 meters high in some streets, in Jakarta. -The Jakarta Post/ANN
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F1 chief Mosley's son found dead in London
Reports suggest a suspected drugs overdose. -AFP
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Porsche, Volkswagen announce merger plan
Move steps up the momentous changes shaking the industry worldwide. -AFP
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Talks on British loan for Jaguar Land Rover faltering
Jaguar is unhappy at the conditions being set by the British govt. -AFP
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Talks on British loan for Jaguar Land Rover faltering: reports
Loan from British government close to collapse as conditions cannot be agreed upon. -AFP
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Chrysler on legal fast-track, faces long road ahead
The automaker will be able to clear bankruptcy court with new ruling.
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Porsche and Volkswagen share family history
The two automakers share a family history that stretches back to the Nazi era. -AFP
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Goverment to grant 30 per cent road tax rebate
Rebate part of government relief measures in economic downturn. -AsiaOne
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US braces for more summer car breakdowns
Americans cut back sharply on the number of miles they drove last summer as the price of gas rose. -AFP
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GM loses 6 billion dollars as revenues plunge by half
They reported the loss as global sales crashed amid speculation that the troubled US auto giant may soon collapse. -AFP
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Toyota may see bigger loss in 2009/10
Operating loss forecasted at 700 billion yen. -Reuters
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Toyota posts first-ever annual loss
World's largest automaker reports a loss of $6.5 billion for the year to March. -AFP |
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Creditors drop opposition to Chrysler bankruptcy plan
Next hurdle is the elimination of nearly 25% of its US dealerships. -AFP
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Bus lane cause six crashes in 4 months
Residents living in the area want the bus lane to be removed or a traffic light to be installed. |
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Three ways to cut Puduraya jams
Ways includes having waiting areas for buses, taxis and passengers. -The Star/ANN
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Fiat boss evokes 'difficult decisions' in Opel takeover
An earlier report claimed Fiat plans to slash 18,000 jobs. -AFP
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Rough ride for other limo firms
Business has dropped by about 40 per cent since last November.
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Sparks fly as 'taxi wars' erupt in London
Black cabs take on minicabs as recession bites. |
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LTA awards $368m train supply job
A consortium of manufacturers will design, supply, install, test and commission 22 six-car trains for the North-South and East-West lines.
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Porsche sales fall but sells pricier models
Sports car maker changes marketing strategy due to economic situation.
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Parallel imports hit the slow lane in Q1
Figures from LTA shows a mere 15.5 per cent of the total 21,415 new cars put on the road are from PIs.
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Give-way-to-buses scheme to be expanded from June
Scheme will be expanded to 180 bus bays in Ang Mo Kio, Choa Chu Kang and Tampines.
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Singaporean nearly fined for 'eat-driving'
The policeman also told him his car brakes did not meet the requirements set by the Malaysian authorities. -The Star/ANN
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Getting 'high' on reckless riding
What makes a Mat Rempit throw caution to the wind and place his life? |
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GM stock drops, Nissan posts losses amid downturn
GM saw its shares fell to their lowest level since 1933.
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Win a pair of air tickets to Tokyo!
Everything about the Nissan 370Z exudes performance. Get in and feel the rush. Enter your details and win a Tokyo Rendezvous. -Advertising feature |
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Video: Japan car workers lose jobs, homes
A growing number of auto workers are winding up on the streets in and around Toyota City. -Reuters
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M'sia: RON97 to cost more
RON95 will be made available to consumers in stages today while RON92 will be phased out.
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Renault takes major hit on Nissan losses
Nissan expected to remain in the red this year because of slumping sales. -AFP
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A choice to ride on safe buses
Consumers can choose to travel only with express bus companies which practise strict safety measures in the future.
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GM plans China-made vehicles for US. mkt - paper
GM aims to ship about 50,000 China-made vehicles to the United States annually in 2014.
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Ford raises US$1.4 bln through offering
Proceeds would be used for general corporate purposes.
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VW to produce cars in Indonesia with Indomobil: company
VW wants to gain market share in both Indonesia and other southeast Asian countries.
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VW chairman heads for driving seat in Porsche deal
Clear sign that Europe's biggest carmaker has won the upper hand in a power struggle. |
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Japan's Mazda sinks into red
Mazda warned it would suffer another loss this year as demand is expected to stay weak.
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Plug in and fill up
Charging up an electric car will not be as simple as pulling an extension cord out to the driveway.
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Countries and car makers gearing for change
Looking to electric vehicles (EV) as an alternative to the combustion engine.
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Electric city
After deliberating for more than 10 years, Singapore has decided to give electric vehicles (EVs) a go.
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German auto parts maker threatens 4,500 job cuts
Schaeffler's sales forecast for this year was "significantly below 2008". -AFP
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Schaeffler collides with union over job cuts
Union said state help should only be given if forced layoffs were ruled out. -Reuters
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Fastlane: Cayenne hybrid due next year
Renault comes up with a GTI wannabe and unveils an electric Kangoo and Audi releases the A3 Cabriolet.
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Daimler to close plants in Japan, Thailand
It was closing a bus factory in Japan and a truck plant in Thailand. -AFP
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Hundreds trapped after train breaks down
Services disrupted as Ang Mo Kio to Khatib track is shut down.
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GM, Chrysler to cut up to 3,000 dealers: sources
They are expected to begin sending notifications as early as Thursday.
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RON95 to be priced 25 cents cheaper than RON97
RON95 petrol will be priced at RM1.75 per litre.
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Ford walks tightrope amid industry downturn
Automaker plans to complete a turnaround without resorting to U.S. government help and steer clear of the industry collapse.
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Ailing at home, GM leads chase for Chinese car buyers
GM is playing it cool in China where it broke the latest in series of monthly sales records last month.
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Volvo, Saab must slim, go niche: experts
Job cuts may be necessary to keep the car companies competitive. -AFP
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Honda to lift Japan output to meet extra demand
Honda in the process of finding out how to make a production expansion possible. -Reuters
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Round and about the Circle Line
More trains will come on board when remaining 24 stations in the Circle Line open to the public from next year onwards.
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Bangkok set for another season of mega-traffic jams
With a new term starting on Monday, city motorists are about to hit traffic.
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China grants subsidies for private hybrid cars
Subsidy equivalent to a 31 percent discount for the hybrid sedan. -Reuters
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GM says Chrysler-like deal best bankruptcy option
Automaker faces a June 1 deadline to restructure and reach a new deal with its major union. -Reuters
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Chrysler terminates a quarter of its network
GM maps legal strategy, Chrysler cuts dealerships. -Reuters
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Video: Hamilton tips Button for F1 title
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says his title defence may last only a handful more races. -Reuters
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Video: Battery swap boosts electric cars
A new concept in battery management for electric cars offers new hope. -Reuters
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Japanese firm's Asian tyre sales still steady
Performance of the company's overseas business is still maintaining the same numbers. -BT
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Yokohama revs up with new Thai facility
New facility pave the way for research and development by the Japanese tyre maker in the region. -BT
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Navy man unconscious after car crash; 2 colleagues held
The car they were in careened off the road and into a canal early yesterday morning. -ST
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Crossing the road? Don't risk your lives
Seven out of 10 pedestrians killed in the first three months of this year were jaywalking.
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Honda CEO says 2009/10 is floor for earnings
Earnings will hit bottom this year and improve beyond that as demand in US returns in second half. -Reuters
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Fiat workers march to defend jobs
Thousands of workers from Fiat marched through the streets of Turin. -Reuters
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Shell to shut tap on budget fuel
It cites low demand for decision but Case expresses concern.
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South Korea tries recharging road to power vehicles
Vehicles with sensor-driven magnetic devices on their underside can suck up energy as they travel. -Reuters
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Volkswagen, Porsche talks suspended amid spat
No "clear constructive attitude" on part of Porsche, says VW spokesman.
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1957 Ferrari sells for record nine million euros
The previous record sale at auction was held by a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider. -AFP
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Trouble in last-gasp GM talks: officials
Ottawa gave the ailing US car company and the union until May 15 to renegotiate a labor contract. -AFP
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Fastlane: New Opel Astra coming next year
Audi's A4 is world's fastest CNG car, Citroen has new showroom and VW to assemble cars in Indonesia. |
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Fiat, Opel bosses meet to discuss takeover: sources
The German government has asked investors interested in Opel to submit plans by Wednesday. -AFP
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A 30-hectare car "showroom"
From Merc to Audi to Porsche, they're all making a beeline for the east. Why? |
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Car scrappage scheme begins with a hitch
Ford and Honda delay participation until financing details are ironed out.
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PM takes test drive of hydrogen car designed by Thai
The car is a first of a kind designed by the Thai Government House.
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Terminated Chrylser dealerships to challenge sale
"Committee of Chrysler Affected Dealers," filed papers on Tuesday. -Reuters
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Fiat expansion stirs resentment in Italy's south
Unemployment in Pomigliano runs at nearly 20 percent amid fears that Fiat plant may close. |
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California plans to cut car emissions
California, with federal approval, sets its own vehicle standards.
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Daimler buys stake in US electric carmaker Tesla
The two companies will collaborate on batteries and electric motors. -AFP |
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COEs for cars breach $10k mark
Premiums for open category closed at $10,046 while small car premiums followed close behind. -AsiaOne
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Govt says Fiat must keep Italy plants if it buys Opel: reports
Fiat workers fear plant closures in Italy if the group manages to take control of Opel. -AFP |
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Subaru launches new Legacy, eyes emerging markets
Automaker counting on the flagship model to drive up sales in emerging markets as global demand dip.
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GM's Saab says talks proceeding with three suitors
No creditors opposed the reorganisation plan Saab submitted in April and the court is expected to approve an extension of the process. |
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Nissan says Japan green car orders surge in May
Sales helped by government's new tax incentives for low-emission cars.
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GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to government
The U.S. govt would assume GM's $6 billion of secured debt and forgiving the bulk of the $15.4 billion of emergency loans. |
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Green 'gold rush' seen in new U.S. auto standards
New benchmarks represents a bonanza for companies that supply hybrid technology and other gas-conserving components.
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Pump prices up again
This is the second rise in less than two weeks. -ST
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More deaths to come at back of other lorries
Four killed at Tuas as lorry carrying foreign workers crashes into trailer.
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He doesn't know friends are dead
His employer has kept the sad news from the lorry driver because "he's very scared."
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Remembering cyclists with no lucky escape
200 people will ride in silence to honour dead & hurt cyclists.
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Canada's Magna favourite to take over Opel
Opel employees consider the Canadian firm less likely to close factories. |
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US senator tries to buy Chrysler dealers more time
Amendment filed to provide at least 60 days to dealerships to halt their operations and sell off inventories.
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GM, UAW reach deal with U.S. govt on restructuring
GM offered bondholders a 10 percent stake in the reorganized company. |
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Three burnt alive in Loyang crash
The car they were travelling in crashed along Loyang Avenue last night.
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US Treasury plans no GM bankruptcy next week
The US Treasury Department has no plans to push General Motors Corp into a bankruptcy filing. -Reuters
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Photos: Three burnt alive in Loyang crash
The car they were travelling in crashed along Loyang Avenue last night.
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Video: Three burnt alive in Loyang crash
AsiaOne reader Esmond Choo, was at the scene of accident and sent in this video. |
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No plans to steer GM into bankruptcy
Outcome of the automaker's restructuring efforts may not be known until a June 1 deadline.
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Hyundai benefits from struggles of GM's S.Korea unit
Sales by GM Daewoo dropped 44.5 percent during the first four months from a year ago. |
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Fiat, Guangzhou Auto agree on car venture
The Auto project would need an investment of 4.27 billion yuan ($625.7 million).
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In KL, the car is king
If you do not buy a car, that means you have RM1,000 more in your pocket every month.
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SBS looks into lower fares for the disabled
Concession rates likely to benefit 4% of the people here.
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Bishan MRT station ready for Circle crowds
It will become an interchange when Circle Line begins ops next Thursday. |
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Govt: Optimise road capacity, lower reliance on cars
Technologies may include satellite-tracked, distance-based road pricing to optimise road capacity.
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Audi retains sales targets
German carmaker sees market upturn in 2010 and 2011. -Reuters
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16 held for drink-driving
Five-hour islandwide blitz was carried out by the Traffic Police on Saturday night. -ST
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No cable tv access? AsiaOne Motoring will twitter F1 updates to you. Subscribe now!
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Magna, Fiat improve bids as Opel battle heats up
The German government is expected to decide which bid it backs. -Reuters
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Ferrari's hybrid patents leaked
The Italian automaker has filed a patent application for a 4x4 drive hybrid system, according to reports. |
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Petition for lower fares for the disabled
Over 300 have signed appeal; SMRT and SBS looking into subsidies. -ST
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Foreign carmakers offering big discounts
The strategy will play up luxurious features of new models, and draw attention to reduced prices. -Yomiuri Shimbun/ ANN
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Fastlane: Souped-up Scirocco R
Volvo's facelifted S80 is here, Toyota Yaris has had cosmetic changes and Nissan roadshow at VivoCity.
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Auto firms push for stricter environmental standards
"We don't want to wait until 2012. We want to do it now," -The Nation/ANN
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$10,000 fine for scratching car twice
Culprit did not know the owner of the Honda Civic, nor did he bear any grudge against the man.
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Drove against traffic three times
Man received three months' jail for driving against the flow of traffic three times.
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Toyota says no plan to offer hybrid technology to GM
Toyota may provide GM with patented technology that is used in the Prius. -AFP
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ERP rates reduced for school holidays
Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at the following roads and expressways will be reduced by $1.
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GM, Chrysler should come back 'leaner, meaner': Obama
Obama talked about the health of the auto industry after the US Treasury pumped an additional four billion dollars into GM.
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Shorter VEP operating hours for June school holidays
Drivers of foreign-registered cars and motorcycles need not pay any VEP fees if they drive in during this period.
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Oil falls towards $61
Drop gave away some of last week's gains.
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Shell to start petrochem project
Complex is Shell's largest single investment in Asia.
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Drivers won't be called drivers anymore
GM has showcased the possibility of developing a fully automated vehicle that ran 100km without human intervention. Its nickname? The Boss.
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Kia targets thrifty motorists with LPG
Kia beefs up S.Korea's LPG line-up with six options by September. |
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Four new Alfas arrive
The 159 sports sedan, the latest high-specification GT coupe, the Brera coupe and the Spider cabriolet make their way into the M'sian market.
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Germany nears decision on Opel suitors
Decision by midweek, after final round of talks with Fiat, Magna and RHJ. -Reuters
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Crunch time looms for GM, Chrysler restructuring
Union officials scheduled to meet to prepare for a vote on a cost-cutting labor deal.
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Volkswagen looks to China for electric cars
China is VW's second largest market after Germany. |
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Germany eyeing Opel decision 'midweek'
Days away from deciding which bidder it prefers for General Motors' Opel unit.
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Chrysler dealers vows to fight to the finish
"We don't fit the guidelines for closure," Dealers said. |
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Crunch time looms for GM, Chrysler restructuring
GM has been struggling to cut costs and reduce debts in order to continue to receive more government aid. -Reuters
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Bidders make final push for GM unit Opel
Germany denied it was considering a possible breakup of carmaker Opel ahead of a crucial final round of meetings. -Reuters
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Toyota still No. 1 but Honda trips
Toyota's wider range of Thai-assembled models appears to have allowed it to keep car prices down.
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Koreans, Germans beat market slump
Korean brands Hyundai and Kia put up strong shows in a weakening market. |
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Honda to roll out hybrid Fit in autumn 2010
Early roll out to tap growing demand for low-emission vehicles. -Reuters
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US could sink US$50b more into GM
The US government could increase its stake in GM to 70 percent from 50 percent. -Reuters |
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Chrysler gets US$757m more from US Treasury
Transaction was part of the US govt's efforts to revamp the US auto industry.
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Worry, but no panic as Japanese brace for GM's fate
Now better prepared for what has become an increasingly likely bankruptcy at GM. -Reuters |
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5 Circle Line stations open
Trains will start rolling tomorrow morning. -ST
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Opel board to decide on separation from GM -source
Merkel's govt is considering bids from the Italian Fiat, Canadian Magna International and Belgium RHJ.
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US car owners happier with imports
87% of foreign car owners have confidence that the company will still be in business in three to five years. -AFP
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Circle Line trains start rolling today
Five stations open, with work on rest of 33.3km line nearing completion.
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Court set to rule on Chrysler's fate
Judge widely expected to overrule hundreds of objections to the rescue plan.
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Chrysler's bankruptcy the hard part lies ahead
New Chrysler will be up against formidable competitors in the small vehicle market like Honda. |
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As Chrysler axes dealers, 'a lot of America is dying'
"Auto makers don't sell vehicles without dealers. This is a bad move."
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Don't bet on China rescuing foreign car makers
The Chinese lack the know-how and stomach to buy car makers' entire operations. |
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Germany holds high-stakes Opel meeting
Meeting to discuss the fate of Opel as parent company GM careened closer to bankruptcy.
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Germany hits out at US attitude on Opel
Finance Minister said that they were disappointed in the discussions. -AFP
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Circle Line down 10 mins
The power went out after lunchtime. -ST
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Germany to hold further talks on Opel takeover deal
German officials remain confident of reaching a deal despite the marathon talks. -AFP
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Chrysler needs Fiat deal to survive
The Chrysler CEO issued an optimistic prognosis, saying a finalized deal with Fiat was possible as soon as Friday. -AFP
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High-end hybrids power up the sales
First 4 months of 2009, Borneo's Lexus sold a total of 87 hybrid cars compared with 65 last year. |
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Volvo Group cancels 600 layoffs in Sweden: company
Volvo promised that no further layoff notices will be served on Volvo Powertrain workers until March 2010. -AFP
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7 SMRT bus services will be wheelchair-friendly
Every one in two buses on these routes will be equipped with low floor boards and ramps at the doors.
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GM bondholder deadline passes as bankruptcy looms
A bankruptcy filing by GM would rank as third-largest bankruptcy in US history.
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Germany seals deal to save Opel
Accord sealed after six hours of talks.
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PM says Qatar still studying stake in Porsche
Emir of Qatar was possible investor in proposed merger between Porsche and Volkswagen.
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Motorcyclist failed to notice oncoming bus
The part-time pizza delivery man made a right turn without noticing the oncoming vehicle. |
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SMRT set to incur losses on Circle Line in first 2 years
Expected to start making profit only when Circle Line fully opens after 2011.
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