Chrysler eases push to shed dealerships - Detroit Free Press
On the eve of last year’s National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention, Chrysler officially announced Project Genesis, a plan to encourage greater dealer consolidation among the company’s Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep stores and renew
Flemington reborn to keep on rockin’ in the free world - Age
See some of the biggest names in music and who their unlikely twins are - it’s like looking into a mirror! See the strange pics. AS NEIL Young arrived in Melbourne — via private jet — staff were putting the finishing touches last night on the
New and Used Cars in Minneapolis / St. Paul - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Your Minneapolis and St. Paul resource to buy and research new cars, used cars, trucks, SUVs and vans sold by auto dealers and private sellers, plus get a dealer quote, find a dealer, get auto coupons, read vehicle reviews and sell your car
Green garbage dumps? Mexico City vows to try - MSNBC
MEXICO CITY - Mexico City wants to turn one of the planet’s biggest and messiest waste management systems into the greenest in Latin America, if not the developing world. A newly formed Waste Commission is working to build four state-of-the-art
Chrysler eliminates jobs bank for now - Sioux City Journal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chrysler LLC has eliminated — at least temporarily — the controversial “jobs bank” program that gives union workers most of their pay and benefits while they are laid off, according to a union official. The jobs bank will end on
Emergency responders bid farewell to boy who dreamed of being a - Blueridgenow.com
It was a river of lights streaming for what looked like a mile, yet the procession was silent save for the hum of the fire trucks, cars and ambulances joining the final journey of Garrett Sheehan. The six-year-old son of a firefighter died Monday
Firefighter hurt in Oakwood Hills blaze - Arlington Heights Daily Herald
A firefighter was injured when he was whacked with a hose during a late Saturday afternoon incident in Oakwood Hills in McHenry County. No other injuries resulted from the small fire that was reported at 5:44 p.m. at the house of Jason Howes, 5403
Car dealers try to survive as economy, sales drop - WBIR
The focus at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association convention is less on profits than on sheer survival. Thousands of dealers from across the U.S. are in New Orleans for the gathering. This year is expected to be among the toughest ever
Chinese selling cheap cars in Mexico (National Post)
FAW Group Corp., one of China’s three largest domestic auto manufacturers, has begun selling new cars for as little as $6,550 in Mexico in what is believed to be the first foray by a Chinese automaker into North America.
Explosive hi-octane Sky-Motor Automobile stunt show to debut at Al Ain Aerobatic Showin Al Ain (AME Info)
An US record-holding movie American stuntman, who defied doctors’ predictions that he would never walk again following a horrific crash during a mid-air stunt, is to debut his new high-octane, precision-driving spectacular at Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2009 later this month.
Dramatic drop in sale of new cars (BBC News)
Sales of new cars in Northern Ireland fall by 30% while the use of public transport is on the increase.
Getting real: The high cost of electric cars (CNN Money)
Electric cars have a big role to play in reducing the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s going to cost a lot, according to a new report. It could even push automakers into further trouble.
Fiat Indian New Year Awards (The Auto Channel)
RANJANGAON, India – January 15, 2009: Fiat India Automobile Limited turned a new leaf with the much awaited Linea winning the ‘Car of the year’ award by Autocar and ‘Midsize car of the year’ award by Autocar and Overdrive along with the Fiat 500 procuring the title of ‘Import of the year’ award by Overdrive.
Wall of fire traps residents, destroy cars (News Interactive)
BUSHFIRES are still threatening houses, having already destroyed sheds and cars and trapped residents in their homes.
Councilwoman hopes for dialogue with mayor on take-home cars (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
NEW ORLEANS — Councilwoman Shelley Midura says she hopes to open the dialogue between the mayor’s administration and the council in hopes of determining what the city can do to reduce the amount of take home cars.
Automobile business facing health and safety charges (The Telegram)
A Labrador City company is facing four charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not providing proper ventilation at its property.
Editorial: Rogers’ auto legislation should be given a green light (Opelika-Auburn News)
Mike Rogers hit Washington D.C. running this month. The District 3 Representative dove head-first into the Congressional session with a piece of legislation that could help the struggling economy, the struggling automobile industry and help struggling U.S. taxpayers.
China’s automobile production and sales slowed in 2008 (People’s Daily)
In 2008, China’s automobile production and sales amounted 9.345 million and 9.38 million vehicles respectively, with increases by 5.21% and 6.70% from 2007, according to information from the Ministry of Commerce and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Growth rates fell by 16.81 and 15.05 percentage points respectively from 2007. However, according to forecasts, China was still be …
Committee urges Brookline to cut back on take-home cars for employees (The Brookline Tab)
A town committee is urging the town to cut back on the number of cars it lets employees take home, saying the practice is more expensive than simply reimbursing workers for miles driven in their own cars. Discuss the take-home car policy on the Brookline TAB Blog .