Archive for July, 2008

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

GM closing factories that build pick-ups

Announcing plans to cut truck production, reassess the future of the Hummer brand and switch the focus to making smaller vehicles, Wagoner indicated that the shift away from big pick-ups may be permanent. “These moves are all in response to the rapid rise in oil prices and the resulting changes in the US, changes that [...]

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

5 Automotive Tools Every Auto Owner Needs

Automobiles are sizeable investments. As a car becomes older, its maintenance becomes increasingly important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge exurbanite amounts for a simple fix that could have been done at home for much cheaper.
Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow any auto owner [...]

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

State highway patrols struggle with big gasoline bills

In big, wide-open Montana, a state trooper might have to drive more than 100 miles to answer an emergency call, and routinely puts several hundred miles on the odometer in a day. With gasoline at $4 a gallon, all that driving is tearing up the Highway Patrol’s budget. It is the same story elsewhere around [...]

Friday, July 25th, 2008

New-Generation Ford Fiesta Revealed at Auto China

In a blast of Passion Orange, Ford proudly revealed its all-new global small car ?” the Ford Fiesta ?” today as a vibrant five-door hatch. The all-new Ford Fiesta has been reinvented for a new generation of customers. Designed and developed in Europe for sale in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between [...]

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger at Atlanta Auto Show

The 2008 “DUB Edition” Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models will make their debut today at the Atlanta Auto Show. These special “DUB Edition” vehicles may be ordered today at Chrysler and Dodge dealers and will arrive later this spring. “We know our customers are passionate about their vehicles, so partnering with automotive [...]

Friday, July 25th, 2008

July auto sales up 5% in Canada

Auto sales in Canada were up 5 per cent in July, with General Motors and Toyota posting increases despite high gas prices and pressure from a weak U.S. economy. Passenger car sales were up 10.2 per cent, while light trucks were down 1.4 per cent, according to auto sales figures released by analyst Dennis DesRosiers. [...]

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Find the Best Low Rate Policy for Boat Insurance

There are many factors that determine the rate of the insurance premium for marine insurance. These factors can include the type and length of boat, the value of the boat, the type of boat engine, the body of water you’re planning to operate the boat on, and how much insurance coverage you’re going to need.
If [...]

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Reasons for Auto Forex trading systems

In auto forex trading, you do not have to be there. Simply set your limit and stop loss through your home computer and you’re done for the entire trade. No more calls to the local broker when you could be having a party or sitting in the shade with your lemonade. It is safer for [...]

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Auto trade deficit with U.S. doubles

Canada’s auto trade deficit almost doubled in the first four months of this year primarily because of a sharp drop in exports of finished cars and trucks, statistics show. Using data from Statistics Canada and Industry Canada, the Canadian Auto Workers union says the trade deficit in the January to April period jumped to $3.7 [...]

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

W.T.O. Rules Against China for Its Tariffs on Auto Parts

China violates global trade rules by requiring automakers operating there to buy components from local suppliers or face penalties, the World Trade Organization ruled on Friday.
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The decision, issued in Geneva on a complaint brought by the European Union, the United States and Canada, is the first time China has lost a case [...]