| UPDATE 1-UAW official who shaped labor deals during auto crisis to retire |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Wed Nov 6, 2013 5:20pm EST By Deepa Seetharaman DETROIT Nov 6 (Reuters) - General Holiefield, a sometimes controversial United Auto Workers official who negotiated the labor contracts that helped reshaped the U.S. auto industry, will retire next year. The UAW announced the move on Wednesday, a day before union leaders plan to propose a slate of candidates for the UAW's top offices. UAW ...
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| RLPC Advance Auto readies $1.6B credit for General Parts buy |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
By Michelle Sierra NEW YORK | Wed Nov 6, 2013 5:14pm EST NEW YORK Nov 6 (Reuters) - Automotive parts maker Advance Auto Parts is expected to tap the markets Friday with a $1.6 billion credit facility, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SunTrust and Wells Fargo are leading the deal. The facility comprises a $1 billion, five-year revolver and a $600 ...
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| Toyota bounty shows Abenomics snags |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Wed Nov 6, 2013 4:47pm EST (James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) By James Saft (Reuters) - Toyota's sparkling earnings show how Abenomics may be good for Japanese companies now, but perhaps a bust for investing in Japan over the long term. Toyota, the world's biggest car maker, reported a 70 percent jump in profits last quarter, as it got a boost from ...
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| Mitsubishi Lancer Review VRX Sportback |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
The Mitsubishi Lancer is now six years old, having launched locally in 2007, which makes it the oldest small car available. It is cheap and roomy, so as a budget family conveyance ...
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| Beijing to slash new car sales to curb pollution |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
BEIJING: China will slash its new car registration quota by 37.5% starting from next year to further restrict car sales as part of its efforts to curb pollution which has reached dangerous levels. According to an interpretation of a five-year vehicle emission reduction plan (2013-2017) announced by the city government, the number of newly registered cars will be cut from current 2.40 lakh each ...
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| Govt money to produce safer cars |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
THE federal government should provide financial support to the car industry to make safer vehicles, according to a road safety ...
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| SEMA Kicks Off Auto Show With Explosive Appeal and Winners |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Certainly SEMA is recognized as the leading auto and accessories show in the world. It also adds to the economy of Las Vegas. Peter MacGillvray, the Vice President of Events and Communications invited media and attendees to get the scoop on new products with the industry's hottest car, truck sport compact and 4x4 SUV. More than 2,000 SEMA Showgoers were in attendance to hear the latest news ...
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| 2014 FIAT 500L First drive review |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Cab-forward design, pillars hidden by dark glass and two-tone roof paint are FIAT 500L trademarks. More aggressive styling, such as chin scoops and 17-inch multispoke wheels, mark this as a Trekking ...
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| Classic cars to shine at Revivial |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Geelong Revival event director Nicholas Heath said up to 40,000 people were expected to attend the November 30 and December 1 speed trials and classic motor show at the Geelong waterfront, which was successfully reinstated last year after a nine-year absence. "Last year's event was heavily reported in the international motoring press, which sparked a lot of interest, particularly in the ...
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| Jaguar C-X17 concept new 46-image gallery released |
Nov 7th, 2013 |
Jaguar C-X17 concept images are accompanied by no new details but show the concept in a new Liquid Aluminium silver paint finish. Claimed to combine the character and driving experience of a sports car with increased presence and flexibility, sleek lines and luxurious sophistication, the Jaguar C-X17 previews the British brand's first-ever ...
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