| Toyota launches limited edition Fortuner for Rs 24.3 lakh |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched a limited edition of its sports utility vehicle Fortuner TRD Sportivo for the festive season priced at Rs 24.26 lakh (ex-showroom ...
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| Nigeria Why President Jonathan Should Sell Stella Oduahs N255 Million Armoured Cars--SERAP |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
A civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a public appeal to President Goodluck Jonathan to "urgently order the sale of the two armoured BMW cars reportedly bought with funds from the Aviation Ministry, and to use the accrued funds to provide compensation to families of victims of recent air accidents and use part of the funds to set up a ...
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| Nigeria N255 Million Cars - Group Gives Odua 72 Hrs to Resign |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Abuja - A civil society group under the aegis of Anti-Corruption Network, yesterday, gave Minister of Aviation,Princess Stella Odua a 72-hour ultimatum to resign her position or face mass protest. The group said its position was informed by admission by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority that it purchased two bullet-proof cars at the cost of N255 million for the minister. Addressing the press ...
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| Auto giants in Vietnam choose to steer clear of national motor show |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Many well-known automobile brands in the Vietnamese market will not be present at next week's Vietnam Motor Show 2013, the country's biggest annual exhibition. Instead, they are promoting their vehicles independently, according ...
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| Diesels Time for a renaissance |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Audi's latest 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine, used in the Q5, A6 and A7 (above), is a smooth, quiet and powerful performer, and could help break Americans of long-held beliefs that diesels are noisy, smelly and boring to drive. Push-you-into-the-seat acceleration. Hybridlike fuel-economy numbers. A driving range of 600 or even 700 miles from a modestly sized fuel tank. A longer-lasting engine ...
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| Asia’s small SUVs to put pressure on European rivals |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Renault but Asian rivals are now primed for a slice of the pie. Hyundai, Kia and Toyota are readying a range of new entries to compete with strong-selling models such as the Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur and Opel/Vauxhall Mokka. IHS Automotive has forecast annual sales of subcompact SUVs will increase to 582,790 units in Europe by 2016 from 307,300 sales this ...
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| Mini Countryman Paceman Frozen Black edition five matt cars for Oz |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Mini Countryman and Paceman models are assembled. BMW Group Australia corporate communications general manager Lenore Fletcher said the local division has ordered five ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
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Earlier this summer, Representatives Larry Buschon of Maryland and Dan Lipinski of Illinois introduced a bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a formal rule regarding the testing of commercial truck drivers for sleep apnea.
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
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In recent years, safety experts, lawmakers and regulators have done much to inform the public of the dangers posed by distracted driving. Despite these efforts, distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, remains common and is frequently a cause of serious car accidents.
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