4 Jul 2008 at 1:03pm
Green cars may be chic, but they?re not cheap
Boston Herald, United States - 7 minutes ago
GM?s European brand Opel reserves the ecoFlex badge for the model in each of its car lines with the lowest emissions and highest fuel economy. ... Read more...
4 Jul 2008 at 12:40pm The days of the deal are creeping back, at least on big trucks. After years of trying to wean themselves off fat cash-back rebates and special financing discounts -- which have proven to erode profits, brand image and resale values -- many of the ...
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4 Jul 2008 at 11:07am LONDON : Sales of new cars fell 6.1 percent in Britain in June compared with a year ago, an industry group said Friday. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 209,190 new vehicles were registered in June, with the market share for diesel ...
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4 Jul 2008 at 10:44am
Europe automakers seen changing gears as mkt slows
guardian.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago
But price rises have moved more swiftly, with oil nearing a record $150 a barrel hitting demand for new cars, and production costs soaring as automakers pay ... Read more...
4 Jul 2008 at 10:38am Motorists are facing further pain after a new warning that the latest surge in crude oil prices to record highs could add another 20p to a litre at the pumps within weeks. The forecast, from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) came as new ...
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4 Jul 2008 at 10:30am
Latest oil price surge 'could add 20p' at the pumps within weeks
guardian.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago
"We are now seeing concerns about rising fuel bills and household costs dampening consumer confidence, leading to slower demand for new cars," said Paul ... Read more...
4 Jul 2008 at 10:23am
Difficulties across all sectors flow from oil price knock-on
The Australian, Australia - 2 hours ago
Its New York office has published a series of papers highlighting the effect of the price surge on manufacturing and service industries, among others, ... Read more...