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08 марта, 2012 05:01
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Electric vehicle bet a bust for Indiana
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ELKHART, Ind -- For politicians betting on electric vehicles to drive job growth, the view from inside Think City's plant here is their worst nightmare: 100 unfinished vehicles lined up with no word whether they will be completed Only two years ago the tiny Think cars -- two can fit in a regular parking space -- were expected to bring more than 400...
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04 марта, 2012 05:00
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A Kit With Few Instructions Inspires an Improv Act
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LIKE many homes in the Rego Park section of Queens, the one owned by Steven Kaplan and his wife, Dalia, is made of red brick and has a short driveway that slopes down from the street to a small garage below On weekends when the roads are dry -- and not only when the air is warm -- Mr Kaplan, a 67-year-old social worker, will walk down to his garage,...
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29 февраля, 2012 17:04
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GM to take 7% stake in alliance with Peugeot
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - GM - PSA Peugeot Citroen France's PSA Peugeot Citroen and General Motors announced plans for an alliance late Wednesday in a move that would see the US automaker taking a 7% stake in Europe's second-biggest car manufacturer, which hopes to raise €074 billion in the sale ...
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28 февраля, 2012 05:00
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A regulation is set to require rearview cameras in cars
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On average, two children die and about 50 are injured every week when someone accidentally backs over them in a vehicle, according to KidsAndCarsorg, a nonprofit group that pushed the federal government to begin tracking such tragedies And more than two-thirds of the time, a parent or other close relative was behind the wheel Now, auto safety regulators...
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29 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Japanese automakers are in 5 top spots
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DETROIT -- While Japanese automakers still hold the top five spots in Consumer Reports rankings, their lead is shrinking, said David Champion, senior director, Consumer Reports Automotive Test Center, as the performance of some top-selling nameplates from Asian automakers has slipped That said, the Detroit Three all finished toward the bottom of the...
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26 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Stepping Out With Style and Batteries
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LOS ANGELES -- MOVIE critics are always a bit suspicious when they aren't allowed to preview a film until it's already in theaters Does the studio know that it has made a stinker, and fears that bad reviews will warn the public away? I felt similar trepidation when an invitation finally arrived to drive the Fisker Karma After all, this luxurious plug-in...
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19 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Untangling the Hybrid Taxonomy
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IN the 15 years since Toyota introduced the Prius hybrid in Japan, the public's understanding of how these automotive wonders work their magic has generally ranked right alongside its comprehension of DNA sequencing Sure, drivers grasp that hybrids -- essentially cars powered by gas with a side order of electricity -- can squeeze more miles from a...
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24 июля, 2011 14:34
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Hamilton wins German Grand Prix
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - Formula One - sport British driver Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, coming in 39 seconds ahead of the Ferrari of Spain's Fernando Alonso It was Hamilton’s second win this season, putting him in third place overall AFP - Lewis Hamilton secured his second win...
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19 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Taking a Spin in an Electric BMW
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Berkeley, Calif FALLING trees may not make a sound when nobody is there to hear -- but the sound not coming from the BMW ActiveE poses an equally profound riddle Even in full sprint, the rear-drive coupe has absolutely no exhaust note That's because the car doesn't have a tailpipe -- or an engine, for that matter It's the first 100 percent electric...
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19 февраля, 2012 05:00
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A 2-Wheel Ride on the Quiet Side
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WINTER can be intimidating to motorcyclists in the Northeast, with frigid winds and icy roads keeping all but the most determined riders indoors But the chance to try out a new machine can help ease the chill Which is why I found myself layering up to ride on a couple of dry but blustery days last month ("It feels like 26," the TV weatherman said)...
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23 ноября, 2011 09:54
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Renault eyes emerging markets with €2,500 car
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - France - Renault French car maker Renault intends to develop several low-price car models that would be aimed at emerging markets, a business daily reported on Wednesday AFP - Renault is set to embark on a project to build an ultra-economic car costing just 2,500 euros (3,375 dollars,)...
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19 февраля, 2012 05:00
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New Cars That Pass the Pump as They Celebrate the Socket
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IT has been a rotten few months for electric cars Less than a year ago, EV's and plug-in hybrids seemed ready for a mass takeoff, with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt leading the charge down the runway But early sales have been disappointing, causing some analysts to express caution Are plug-in cars establishing a foothold? Or might they be done...
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26 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Time to Catch Up and, Yes, Fill Up
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TESTED 2012 Nissan Murano SL WHAT IS IT? Midsize crossover with two rows of seats HOW MUCH? Base S starts at $30,365 with front-wheel drive SL as tested was $41,280 with all-wheel drive, cargo mat and navigation package WHAT MAKES IT RUN? 35 liter V-6 with a continuously variable automatic transmission IS IT THIRSTY? Somewhat, as are some other vehicles...
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26 февраля, 2012 05:00
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Access to the Car Pool Lane Can Be Yours, for a Price
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THE businessman at the front of the early boarding line for your last cross-country flight may have gotten there without enduring 100,000 miles sardined into Row 34 Quite possibly, his privileged frequent-flier status was a credit card perk -- or even bought outright Lately, that concept of putting a price on convenience has been adapted as a way to...
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12 апреля, 2011 20:28
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Renault loses No. 2 man over industrial spying scandal
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - France - Renault Renault's No 2 man was forced to quit Monday after criticism from the French government over the wrongful dismissal of three employees for alleged espionage Pierre Alanche, author of a book on Renault, tells FRANCE 24 his departure is bad news Patrick Pélata,...
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12 июня, 2011 13:24
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Audi drives to victory in 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - sport Audi rose above two crashes to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, giving the German manufacturer their 10th victory Porsche currently holds the record with 16 victory titles at the world's most famous endurance race AP - Audi overcame two crashes to hold off pressure...
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23 июня, 2011 13:50
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Saab faces critical cash flow shortage
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry Swedish carmaker Saab said Thursday that it cannot pay its employees’ wages Having agreed to a rescue package from two Chinese car corporations, the company is safe from bankruptcy, but short-term funding could not be obtained REUTERS - Loss-making Swedish carmaker Saab said on Thursday...
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13 апреля, 2011 09:34
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Toyota announces temporary halts at European plants
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Print Comment Send this page - auto industry - Japan - Japan earthquake - Toyota As the Japanese government downgraded its economic outlook on Wednesday, Toyota announced that parts shortages will force it to halt production at five of its European plants for several days over the next two months AFP - The impact of Japan's earthquake...
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