Hands-free calling in cars almost as dangerous (New Zealand's National Business Review)
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:16:07 GMT
From today, drivers in New Zealand will only be allowed to use mobile phones in their cars if they use a hands-free kit or phone cradle. The ban, and its timing, were officially confirmed in August. Mobile phones cannot be used, even while stopped at a red light, unless the phone is in a fixed cradle or a hands-free kit or headset is used. Those who break the rules face a fine of $80, and 20 ......
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:16:07 GMT
From today, drivers in New Zealand will only be allowed to use mobile phones in their cars if they use a hands-free kit or phone cradle. The ban, and its timing, were officially confirmed in August. Mobile phones cannot be used, even while stopped at a red light, unless the phone is in a fixed cradle or a hands-free kit or headset is used. Those who break the rules face a fine of $80, and 20 ......
EU proposes black boxes for cars (Daily Telegraph)
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:33:49 GMT
Cars could be fitted with aircraftstyle black boxes under European Commission plans that opponents fear could lead to an expansion of the big brother state....
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:33:49 GMT
Cars could be fitted with aircraftstyle black boxes under European Commission plans that opponents fear could lead to an expansion of the big brother state....
New NAP conditions affects used car dealers (The New Straits Times)
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:24:06 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR: New conditions under the National Automotive Policy (NAP) that makes mandatory inspection for vehicles above 15 years at Puspakom burdens used car dealers and affects their business....
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:24:06 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR: New conditions under the National Automotive Policy (NAP) that makes mandatory inspection for vehicles above 15 years at Puspakom burdens used car dealers and affects their business....
Sanyo to supply batteries to Peugeot's hybrid cars (Channel NewsAsia)
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:12:32 GMT
TOKYO: Sanyo Electric Co. will supply nickel-metal hydride batteries for PSA Peugeot Citroen Group's diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011, a report said on Sunday....
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:12:32 GMT
TOKYO: Sanyo Electric Co. will supply nickel-metal hydride batteries for PSA Peugeot Citroen Group's diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011, a report said on Sunday....
Debit cards used after local thefts (Livonia Observer)
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:11 GMT
Two members of a local fitness facility reported that car keys were stolen and valuables taken from their cars in the parking lot Tuesday....
Published:Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:11 GMT
Two members of a local fitness facility reported that car keys were stolen and valuables taken from their cars in the parking lot Tuesday....
Used Car Prices Reach Record High in September (The Daily Universe)
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:29:09 GMT
Prices for used cars reached an all-time high in September. The price hike, which spanned the nation, is the latest development on the auto industry rollercoaster. “I would say September was probably the peak of it,” said Mike Smith, general sales manager for Doug Smith Mazda in Provo. Smith also said the climb started in May or June of this year. While the high prices are good for people ......
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:29:09 GMT
Prices for used cars reached an all-time high in September. The price hike, which spanned the nation, is the latest development on the auto industry rollercoaster. “I would say September was probably the peak of it,” said Mike Smith, general sales manager for Doug Smith Mazda in Provo. Smith also said the climb started in May or June of this year. While the high prices are good for people ......
UK firm supplied armoured cars used in Guinea (Guardian Unlimited)
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:23:36 GMT
Human rights group claims South African subsidiary of BAE Systems sold Mamba vehicles, used to quell demonstrations Recent brutal attacks on demonstrators in the west African state of Guinea have involved British-supplied armoured cars, Amnesty International alleged today. The human rights organisation is calling for a freeze on all ammunition and riot gear exports to the military junta in ......
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:23:36 GMT
Human rights group claims South African subsidiary of BAE Systems sold Mamba vehicles, used to quell demonstrations Recent brutal attacks on demonstrators in the west African state of Guinea have involved British-supplied armoured cars, Amnesty International alleged today. The human rights organisation is calling for a freeze on all ammunition and riot gear exports to the military junta in ......
Auto Dealers Running Low on Both New, Used Cars (HispanicBusiness.com)
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:09:22 GMT
On a recent afternoon at Subaru of Plano (Texas), managing partner David Thomas had to hand over the keys to the demo he was driving. With few new cars on the lot and a tight supply of used vehicles, the staff needed to sell his car....
Published:Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:09:22 GMT
On a recent afternoon at Subaru of Plano (Texas), managing partner David Thomas had to hand over the keys to the demo he was driving. With few new cars on the lot and a tight supply of used vehicles, the staff needed to sell his car....
Dramatic increase in used cars going to auction (AM Online)
Published:Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27:54 GMT
BCA’s Pulse reports that September saw a dramatic increase in the number of used cars through its auctions. Supplies of used cars rose in the month by more than 20% – the first such notable increase this year....
Published:Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27:54 GMT
BCA’s Pulse reports that September saw a dramatic increase in the number of used cars through its auctions. Supplies of used cars rose in the month by more than 20% – the first such notable increase this year....
