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Missing nurse found in car boot after 11 days (19:07) A nurse who had been missing in the UK for eleven days has been found alive in the boot of a car. Car Search Make Any AC Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Austin Bentley BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen

Dealers have rosier outlook as GMAC readies more loans - Detroit Free Press
General Motors Corp. dealers are looking forward to a brighter 2009 after the automaker’s financing arm said Tuesday that it would make loans available to more car buyers. “It’s like being back in business,” said Russ Shelton, owner of Shelton

Leonardo DiCaprio’s New (Green) Sports Car - Huffingtonpost.com
In an interview with the Daily Mail to promote “Revolutionary Road,” Leonardo DiCaprio also took time to discuss his passion for the environment and the new sports car he just bought: He’s recently traded in his Toyota Prius hybrid car for a 100

Toshiba to build new factory for hybrid car batteries - Houston Chronicle
TOKYO Toshiba Corp. said today it would build a new factory to boost production of advanced rechargeable batteries that can be used in hybrid cars and electric vehicles. The plant is to begin production in late 2010 and will increase Toshiba’s

Green car fund not for petrol models: Xenophon - Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Video: Rudd hails Holden’s fuel-efficiency plan (ABC News) Video: Union official John Camillo says Holden’s small car plan will help secure 3,400 Adelaide jobs. (ABC News) Map: Elizabeth 5112 Related Story: Business and unions welcome Holden small

The hybrid wars heat up - Globe and Mail
PHOENIX Oil prices are going up. As I sit here writing about Honda’s new hybrid, the 2010 Insight, on the desk next to me is the front page of The New York Times declaring that major oil and gas projects now being delayed are setting the stage

Official Website of the New Car Buyer(TM) - The Auto Chanel
2008 LA Auto Show IIHS 2009 Top Safety Picks 2008 SEMA Show 2009 Auto Buyer’s Guides by Brand - Compare Specs Prices Up and Down Fuel Costs Can Make You GOOFY! Coming to America? European Cars-2008 Geneva Motor Show 2009 2008 New Car Buyers Guide RV

A year of disappointment for automotive industry - Economic Times
NEW DELHI: “A promise is a promise,” said Ratan Tata while unveiling the Nano at the beginning of the year, putting India on the global automotive map. However, the year 2008, which began with a bang, ended with a whimper, with controversy and the

Toyota hybrid car plant ’secure’ - New Zealand Herald
The Australian federal government says Toyota’s contract to build a hybrid car factory in Melbourne is secure despite the company posting a record operating loss today. The world’s largest car maker announced a loss of A$2.5 billion ($3 billion) for

Toyota contract to build hybrid car plant secure Government - News.com.au
THE Federal Government says Toyota’s contract to build a Melbourne hybrid car factory is secure despite the company posting a record loss. The world’s largest car maker yesterday announced a loss of $2.5 billion for the financial year, the first

Showing entries for Category: plug-in-hybrid-car - San Francisco Examiner
I’ve been arguing the Big Three auto makers can’t be allowed to go belly up given the current economic conditions. But if there was ever a good reason, here it is. On Monday, BYD Auto (of Shenzhen, China) began selling the first mass-produced plug-in

Hybrid sales go in the tank - Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last summer, getting a Honda Civic hybrid required being on a waiting list. Now, it’s a different story. “We have had a couple of Honda Civic hybrids sitting on the lot for a few weeks now,” said Kurt Morganroth, sales manager at

Aston Villa’s fight for Champions League qualification was given a - Belfast Telegraph
A nurse who had been missing in the UK for eleven days has been found alive in the boot of a car. 19:24 Premier League Result: Aston Villa 2 - 2 Arsenal 19:07 Missing nurse found in car boot after 11 days 18:56 27 dead in Ukraine blast 17:57 Kauto

next day - Belfast Telegraph
Missing nurse found in car boot after 11 days (19:07) A nurse who had been missing in the UK for eleven days has been found alive in the boot of a car. Car Search Make Any AC Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Austin Bentley BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen

Auto stock drops for a second day - Detroit News
General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. shares declined for a second day Tuesday as Wall Street continued to absorb the details of the federal government’s bailout of the domestic automobile industry. The White House’s $17.4 billion bailout of GM and

European Car Market Drops Again - PaddockTalk
JATO Dynamics, the world s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, reports today that the European new car market fell by 25.3% (313,361 units) during November 2008, when compared to the same month last year. Total sales for the month

Japanese car sales forecast to fall to lowest in 31 years - Earthtimes
Tokyo - Japanese new-car sales in 2009 were expected to fall below 5 million for the first time in 31 years, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said Thursday. It forecast sales would fall 4.9 per cent to 4.8 million vehicles in a fifth

GM and SAIC open new China car manufacturing plant - Reuters
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - General Motors and its China partner SAIC Motor opened a new car manufacturing plant in northeast China on Wednesday with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units. The plant, where mass production of Chevrolet Cruze compact

Finding used-car bargains - Philadelphia Daily News
With the economy in its greatest turmoil in decades, fewer buyers are willing to make a major investment in a brand-new car or truck. Yet the need for basic transportation still exists, no matter what a family s economic situation. Thus, many

GM, SAIC open new car plant in China despite “tough times” - People’s Daily Online
General Motors and its China partner Shanghai Automative Industry Corporation (SAIC) launched a car plant on Wednesday in northeast China, making it one of the three production bases of Chevrolet Cruze cars in the world. As the second joint venture

GM, Shanghai Auto Corp open new car plant in China - Antara Interactive
Shenyang (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - General Motors and its China partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) (SSE:600104) launched a car plant on Wednesday in northeast China, making it one of the world’s three production facilities for

Redding new car dealership closing its doors - Record Searchlight
Miller Auto Center in downtown Redding is going out of business. The dealership sold off its last franchise late last week to SJ Denham Chrysler in Redding, Denham General Manager Ryan Denham said Wednesday. “We are very excited about having that

Why GM Let Me Drive Its New Hydrogen Car: Citizen Fuel Cell - Popular Mechanics
The author discovered GM’s Project Driveway somewhat randomly online, and now will chronicle his experiences in this test-fleet version of a Chevy Equinox for PM over the next three months. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Ever sign up for a contest you

No new car incentives approved by Italy - source - Forbes
ROME, Dec 18 (Reuters) - There was no mention of renewed incentives to scrap old cars and buy new, less polluting models among the measures approved by the Italian cabinet on Thursday, a government source told Reuters. Local media reports had said

Hawaii Chevrolet dealer crushes auto competition - WTOP Radio
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - A Hilo Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected. Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV

Auto Dealer arrested for Odometer Fraud in Pinellas County - ABC Action News
John Creel, the owner of Creel Motors in Kenneth City has been charged with 9 counts of odometer fraud. (Booking Photo, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office) KENNETH CITY, FL — Pinellas County Detectives arrested 45-year-old John S. Creel of Treasure

Polk County car dealer charged in fraud scheme - Lake Wales News
Polk County auto dealer Michael Holley was arrested by the State s Attorney s Office on Thursday on 63 separate charges stemming from an alleged scheme to defraud customers at his three auto dealerships based in Lakeland and Bartow. According to

China battery maker to roll out hybrid car - Seattle Times
SHENZHEN, China With the Detroit Big Three automakers teetering and China’s once go-go car market in reverse, this might seem a bad time for a relative unknown to be launching a new vehicle. Then again, BYD isn’t rolling out any ordinary car. On

Next Generation Plug-in Hybrid Car Tested in Florida - Environment News Service
GAINESVILLE, Florida , December 15, 2008 (ENS) - The gas price roller coaster and climate change concerns are making plug-in hybrid-electric cars look increasingly attractive to many people. Now, a new University of Florida partnership is testing to

Auto dealer’s radio ad crossed taste boundary - Island Packet Online
I recently was taking the dogs for their daily walk on the beach, listening to music on my Walkman and thinking that despite the failing economy, my failed business and tough times ahead, how lucky and grateful I felt for all I had. All of a sudden I

Ex-auto dealer in Valley pleads guilty to three felony charges - Vindicator
Gregory Harvey and his brother had dealerships in Boardman and Canfield. YOUNGSTOWN A defendant in an alleged automobile dealing fraud scheme has pleaded guilty to three felony counts of theft. Gregory A. Harvey, 37, of South East River Road

ATKINSON/COOPER: Ailing auto industry - The Washington Times
As Congress considers whether to provide emergency assistance to the Big Three automakers, a number of advocates have called for tying such aid to significant reforms by the automakers. It is widely agreed that they must improve the fuel economy of

ESCONDIDO: Couple put sports car up for sale to thank a children’s - North County Times
Robert and Tisha Freitas stand with their children, Alexis, 2, and Nicholas, 3, in front of Rady Children’s Hospital on Thursday with the Porshe automobile they’re selling. Money gained from the sale will be donated to the San Diego hospital. (Photo

Maassen, Pilet lead Wright Motorsports’ attack on Rolex 24 - Motorsport.com
Wright Motorsports will come to Daytona International Speedway well prepared, with two Porsche works stars leading the driving strength. The Ohio-based team announced Wednesday that Sascha Maassen and Patrick Pilet will join BJ Zacharias and car

Staten Island man dies after sports car crash - Staten Island Advance
A Staten Island man seriously injured when he wrapped his sports coupe around a utility police in Rossville late Friday night has died. Gerardo Peralta, 32, of New Springville, died at 10:34 a.m. this morning, the city medical examiner’s office

NHL Standings - New Orleans Times-Picayune
New Jersey at Buffalo, 7 p.m. San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Florida at Carolina, 7 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. St. Louis at

Auto Trends - Newsday
Shorter, Wider, More Powerful — Complete Details for the New Everyday Sports Car Finally EmergeFor their all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z coupe, Nissan engineers and designers have infused a heavy dose of the “everyday sports car” concept begun by the car’s

Publican hurt as abductors force him to torch sports car - Independent
GARDAI are investigating an unusual crime where a publican suffered burns after he was abducted from his home at gunpoint and forced to burn out a sports car worth 60,000. Detectives in Newcastle West, Co Limerick and in Listowel, Co Kerry , are

Unification and Dixon’s title headline ‘08 IndyCar season - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Open-wheel racing in America substantially changed in 2008, as the IndyCar Series and Champ Car World Series agreed to unify and end their 12-year spit. The unity had positive results for the series, with the

Miley Cyrus hates her Porsche car - Thebosh.com
Miley Cyrus hates her Porsche car - because it used to be her mother’s. The ‘Hannah Montana’ star was given the luxury sports car after turning 16 last month, but wanted a brand new vehicle. She told US TV show ‘Extra’: “I do have a car. I took my

Explosion kills four as sports car crashes in police pursuit - Daily Mail
This was the scene of carnage today after a police pursuit ended with a fireball crash and four deaths. The sports car, which was suspected of being stolen, smashed into a fish and chip shop at high speed and burst into flames. Police pulled one man

Automobile Magazine Honors All-Star Winners - Auto Remarketing
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Recognizing vehicles across a wide range of styles and classes, Automobile Magazine recently released its 2009 All-Star Awards, which honor new models for their innovation, value, design and “driving enjoyment.” The list of

Publican hurt as abductors force him to torch sports car - Independent
GARDAI are investigating an unusual crime where a publican suffered burns after he was abducted from his home at gunpoint and forced to burn out a sports car worth 60,000. Detectives in Newcastle West, Co Limerick and in Listowel, Co Kerry , are

Electric Car Maker Tesla Motors Seeking Multi-Million Dollar Federal - All Headline News
Miami, FL (AHN) - The maker of a $109,000 electric sports car is taking a page from the Big Three Detroit automakers and is asking the federal government for a multi-million dollar loan. The chief executive officer of Tesla Motor Inc., Elon Musk

Driver killed as sports car, truck collide - Age
The driver of a red sports car, believed to be a P-plater, has died after colliding with a truck in Melbourne’s west. The man, in his 20s, was killed in the crash on Kororoit Creek Road in Altona North just after 2pm, an Ambulance Victoria

Explosion kills four as sports car crashes in police pursuit - Daily Mail
This was the scene of carnage today after a police pursuit ended with a fireball crash and four deaths. The sports car, which was suspected of being stolen, smashed into a fish and chip shop at high speed and burst into flames. Police pulled one man

Volvo says the S60 concept will be the first Volvo to use GTDi - DailyTech
In the car world, you can find vehicles that are sexy, vehicles that are fuel-efficient and vehicles that are very safe. The catch is that you seldom find all three of these things in the same vehicle and even less likely is to find all three of them

Another car torched in north Edmonton - Edmonton Sun
Cops are investigating another apparent vehicle arson. Investigators were called to the car fire about 4:25 a.m., at a home near 140 Avenue and 121 Street. They found the interior of a 1998 sports car on fire. The car’s block heater was not plugged

Wieden & Kennedy picks up Honda green ad account - Brand Republic
The first project will be the 2009 launch of the car company’s new hybrid car - the Insight. The new account will be run out of Wieden & Kennedy’s Amsterdam office, with the London office continuing to run the Honda UK business. Dave Luhr, global

Green Tech - CNET News
Johnathan Goodwin’s hybrid auto creation looks nothing like a Prius. It is a Ford F-450. It is 14,000 pounds of pure mean, green machine , CBS News correspondent Hari Sreenivasan reports. “I can run hydrogen, biodiesel, diesel fuel, or natural gas

Chinese battery firm rolls out hybrid car - Minneapolis Star Tribune
SHENZHEN, CHINA - With the Detroit Big Three automakers teetering and China’s once go-go car market in reverse, this might seem a bad time for a relative unknown to be launching a new vehicle. Then again, BYD Co. isn’t rolling out any ordinary car

Eye on the hybrid - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
As gasoline costs plummet, it s tough to see the need for fuel efficiency when you re paying less than $1.70 per gallon. But owning a hybrid car can have perks that drivers of gas guzzlers only dream of. In an effort to get greener, some

China BYD delays foreign hybrid car sales to 2011 - Forbes
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 15 (Reuters) - China’s BYD Co plans to sell its plug-in hybrid cars, the country’s first homegrown electric vehicle, in European and U.S. markets in 2011, BYD chairman Wang Chuan Fu told reporters. BYD, which is 10 percent owned

Like a Rock: Hybrid Car Sales Plummet - Wall Street Journal
Put another way, what does it mean that sales of hybrid cars in the U.S. fell 50% in November more than car sales fell overall in a terrible month for automakers? Back to regular sticker shock (AP) U.S. hybrid sales in November fell to 16,571 units

China battery maker to roll out hybrid car - Seattle Times
SHENZHEN, China With the Detroit Big Three automakers teetering and China’s once go-go car market in reverse, this might seem a bad time for a relative unknown to be launching a new vehicle. Then again, BYD isn’t rolling out any ordinary car. On