Arguments in case against Honda Atlas Mian Muhammad Ali
LAHORE: District Consumer Court Lahore heard final arguments both the litigant parties yesterday. This case was filed by Malik Bhulla against Honda Atlas (Ltd.) Karachi, Honda point Lahore and Zeeshan field engineer. The petitioner claims Rs. Five

Kwik Fit insurance tracks online fraudsters
Insurance web site Kwik Fit Insurance is tackling online fraud by keeping a record of the site sessions on nine million site visits each month. The firm said it is keeping 'accurate records of every visit to identify potential fraudulent activity.'

Japan carmakersâ?" Q1 to plunge on weak yen
TOKYO (Agencies): Japanese automakers are set to report one of the toughest quarters in recent memory, battered by a weaker dollar, a tough US market and soaring materials costs, with little relief to look forward to for the rest of the year. Even Toyota

EU backing clears last hurdle to Porsche takeover of VW
German sports car maker Porsche cleared a major hurdle Wednesday in its bid to acquire Volkswagen when the European Union's executive commission gave its backing to the deal. 'After examining the operation, the commission concluded that the transaction

Team Porsche Cars Great Britain on the Rallye Transsyberia
The Rallye Transsyberia, which started in Moscow, Russia, on July 11 and finishes in Mongolia this Friday, July 25, after 4,347 miles, is judged to be one of the toughest driving challenges in the world. After an impressive performance on their debut in

Now, Fiat to sell Tata Nano cars overseas
Turin, Italy, July 23: Indian car maker Tata Motors Ltd is open to Italy's Fiat SpA helping to sell the ultra-cheap Nano model overseas, Chairman Ratan Tata said on Tuesday. Tata, India's third-biggest car maker, plans to launch the Nano later this year,

GM falls further behind Toyota
General Motors, battling to keep its global sales crown, fell further behind Toyota during the second quarter as a deteriorating US market overshadowed gains overseas. GM dropped 5% to 2.29 million vehicles, while Toyota posted a preliminary increase of

NASCAR squeezes horsepower down on Toyota motors
NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend's race in Indianapolis. Toyota (nyse: TM - news - people ) has won 14 of 21

Chrysler to Cut 1,000 Salaried Jobs
DETROIT -- Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it plans to cut 1,000 white-collar jobs by the end of September to slash costs and survive a deep industry downturn. The privately held automaker, controlled by Cerberus Capital Management, also said its liquidity

GM testing Camaro with turbo four-banger:
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will launch with V6 and V8 engine options. But GM is testing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine in a bid for better fuel economy. Additional Resources 2010 Chevrolet Camaro General Motors engineers have dropped a turbocharged

Wes Raynal--My Ford wish list: Wednesday, July 23,2008
Ford is expected to announce its financial results for the second quarter. They probably won't be so hot. But the announcement is supposed to include some specifics on the rumors we've been hearing about Ford bringing over some of its fuel-sipping and

July 23, 2008 Updated: 9 minutes ago AUTOFILE: 2008 Audi S5 Coupé de beauté: Audi's sexy S5
Coupé de beauté: Audi's sexy S5 Walter de' Silva calls it the best car he's ever penned, a view not easily disputed once you clap eyes on the sensuous four-seat coupe. From the sweeping character lines that distinguish its flanks to the sumptuous and

July 23, 2008 Updated: 3 minutes ago NASCAR changes Nationwide engine rule; Toyota feels effect
NASCAR's rule change for Nationwide races is expected to make it a bit easier for other teams to pass Toyota-powered cars. LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC NASCAR has never shied away from changing its rules in the interest of competition, so Tuesday's Nationwide Series

2009 Kia Soul: Now For The Engines
Try as you might to ignore the 2009 Kia Soul, the Korean automaker is intent on letting you know something about the upcoming four-door wagon on a monthly basis. In advance of this week's London motor show, Kia let loose with the details on the Soul's

NASCAR changes Nationwide engine rule; Toyota feels effect
NASCAR's rule change for Nationwide races is expected to make it a bit easier for other teams to pass Toyota-powered cars. LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC NASCAR has never shied away from changing its rules in the interest of competition, so Tuesday's Nationwide Series

NYTimes: Mercury Lives On As Euro-Fords
While General Motors spends this week on a Camaro buzz, Ford is preparing big news--and a big change in direction for the company that could lead to a real revival at Mercury. The New York Times reports this afternoon that Ford will put into place on

GM falls further behind Toyota
General Motors, battling to keep its global sales crown, fell further behind Toyota during the second quarter as a deteriorating US market overshadowed gains overseas. GM dropped 5% to 2.29 million vehicles, while Toyota posted a preliminary increase of

Porsche gets VW takeover okay
BRUSSELS - Porsche SE has won European antitrust clearance to take control of Europe's biggest car maker, Volkswagen AG. The decision may add pressure on the German state of Lower Saxony to relinquish its veto rights over VW decisions. Porsche is

GM falls further behind Toyota
General Motors, battling to keep its global sales crown, fell further behind Toyota during the second quarter as a deteriorating US market overshadowed gains overseas. GM dropped 5% to 2.29 million vehicles, while Toyota posted a preliminary increase of

Ford Puts Stop to Third Shift at Flex Plant
Just a day after a top Ford Motor Co. executive characterizes the rollout of the new Flex model as "encouraging," the auto maker reveals it is putting on indefinite hold plans to launch a third shift at the plant that makes the cross/utility vehicle. In

Chrysler Looking to Cut 1,000 White-Collar Jobs
Chrysler LLC reportedly is initiating a new round of layoffs, with plans to cut 1,000 salaried workers worldwide by Sept. 30. The move marks the fourth time in 18 months the auto maker has undertaken significant staff reductions. Employees learned of

Toyota outsells General Motors worldwide in first half of the year
DETROIT - General Motors Corp., pummelled by falling U.S. sales and high gas prices, lost the global sales lead to Toyota Motor Corp. in the first half of this year, but the churning market makes it difficult to predict which automaker will end the year

Chrysler plans to cut 1,000 salaried jobs worldwide; Canada likely to be affected
TORONTO - Canadian Auto Workers President Buzz Hargrove is calling on the federal government to take steps to revitalize the 'horrible situation' faced by the Canadian auto industry after a second round of job cuts at a major automaker in two days.

Mahindra Renault may export Logan cars from India
The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, hedge funds and more NEW DELHI, July 23 (Reuters) - A joint-venture of India's Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.BO: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and France's Renault (RENA.PA: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock

Hyundai Motor India ships first DKD consignment to Sudan
Agencies Updated On: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 15:41 hrs Hyundai Motor India Ltd, India?s largest passenger car exporter and second largest manufacturer, on Wednesday shipped its first consignment of DKD (Disassembled Knocked Down) cars to Sudan.