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Parts makers take hammering
London Free Press, Canada - Jul 4, 2008
Companies and communities that have depended on supplying the Big Three automakers -- GM, Ford, and Chrysler -- with parts are all struggling in today's ...
Parts makers take hammering - London Free Press


Mitsubishi Motors to start selling cars in South Korea from October
Forbes, NY - Jul 3, 2008
PK - news - people ) and Mitsubishi Corp (Korea) Ltd. Mitsubishi Motors (other-otc: MMTOF.PK - news - people ) will start selling its Lancer Evolution sedan ...
Mitsubishi Motors to start selling cars in South Korea from October - Forbes


Going into the Dragon's Den
Newsdurhamregion.com, Canada - Jun 26, 2008
The Easy Hitch consists of two rods with red, light-up balls on one end of each. One rod is attached to the trailer hitch and one to the hitch cap. ...
Going into the Dragon's Den - Newsdurhamregion.com



Several injured in Sac County wreck
Sioux City Journal, IA - Jul 3, 2008
The statement indicated the trailer became loose because it came off the ball hitch, which was the wrong size. Charges have not been filed, but Sac County ...
Several injured in Sac County wreck - Sioux City Journal

DETROIT - When consumers astonished the U.S. auto industry two months ago by quickly shunning trucks and going for gas mileage, the biggest beneficiary ended up being Honda...With a stable of fuel-efficient cars, Honda grows while US auto industry falters (Boston Herald)


The Honda Racing F1 Team had a solid opening day of practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone today with both Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello...Solid day for Honda (Auto Moto 365)


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California clamps down on fireworks as cool air moves in
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 2 hours ago
Across the state, more than 20000 personnel were fighting flames, backed by 1500 fire trucks and more than 100 aircraft dropping water. ...
Video: Governor Calls In National Guard To Help kcratv
California wildfires spark call to boost resources Christian Science Monitor
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California clamps down on fireworks as cool air moves in - Earthtimes (press release)


De Soto draws antique road show
De Soto Explorer, KS - 21 hours ago
The club members were greeted to De Soto by antique car collectors who regularly gather at Wellers garage on Tuesdays. They were as anxious to see the ...
De Soto draws antique road show - De Soto Explorer



Catoosa's first-ever Correll Car Cruise set for July 10
Catoosa Times, OK - Jul 1, 2008
Catoosa Sertoma is inviting everyone who has a love for "vintage" cars out to Catoosa on July 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the DW Correll Antique Car Museum for ...
Catoosa's first-ever Correll Car Cruise set for July 10 - Catoosa Times


UPDATE: GM Trims Truck/SUV Production Plans, Adds Incentives
CNNMoney.com - Jun 23, 2008
(Updates throughout with information on extent of cuts and the affected plants, details on incentives, reference to impact on parts suppliers, ...
AutoMakers: We're Not in Kansas Anymore Seeking Alpha
Gas-guzzlers rule Gulf roads XPRESS
Uneasy times for Hummer dealers Charleston Post Courier
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UPDATE: GM Trims Truck/SUV Production Plans, Adds Incentives - CNNMoney.com


Turner McCall shut down as wreckers remove semi truck
Rome News-Tribune, GA - Jun 27, 2008
The bed was elevated, and the truck tipped over onto a green Ford pickup whose driver was helping change the tire. To get the semi truck upright, ...
Turner McCall shut down as wreckers remove semi truck - Rome News-Tribune



'Rolling blockade' of semi-trucks halts US 31 driver
WSBT-TV, IN - Jun 18, 2008
An erratic driver heading south on US 31 early Wednesday was brought to a stop by a "rolling blockade" of semi-trucks, authorities said. ...
'Rolling blockade' of semi-trucks halts US 31 driver - WSBT-TV


Soaring gas prices send consumers to bike shops
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Jun 23, 2008
"We've sold more bikes and repaired more bikes than ever," said Dan Schwanderlik, owner of Dan's Bike Shop in Berwyn. Sales are up about 40 percent, ...
Not just spinning their wheels Naperville Sun
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Soaring gas prices send consumers to bike shops - Chicago Sun-Times



Bike shops doing brisk business in Columbia
News-Leader.com, MO - Jun 28, 2008
Columbia -- It did not take $4-a-gallon gas for business at Columbia bicycle shops to pick up speed. Local shops said sales and repairs are better than they ...
Bike shops doing brisk business in Columbia - News-Leader.com


Porsche CEO says might get cartel clearances for VW takeover by yr ...
Forbes, NY - Jun 19, 2008
He also said the material costs could also be reduced through joint use of production modules and parts as well as bringing together inventory capacities.
Porsche CEO says might get cartel clearances for VW takeover by yr ... - Forbes



New Chief Financial Officer for Porsche Cars North America
Business Wire (press release), CA - Jun 27, 2008
It is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing.hc F. Porsche AG. PCNA employs approximately 240 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, ...
New Chief Financial Officer for Porsche Cars North America - Business Wire (press release)