03.31.07
Posted in Autonews at 4:17 am by admin
Ford Motor Company said it will close its UK plant in Leamington Spa, resulting in approximately 365 job losses.
Ford said that the factory, which manufactures brake components, will close in July. The company said the 365 employees affected will be offered a mixture of early retirement and redeployment at Ford’s distribution facility in Daventry.
The operations at the 126-year old factory will move to Eastern Europe where conditions are more competitive. Ford claims that the company will save $21 million through the closure of the Leamington Spa plant.
The two unions representing workers at the plant said they would fight the decision and that strikes could be possible in the future.
Article Source: ABR online
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03.27.07
Posted in Autonews at 6:47 am by admin
The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the original Infiniti G Coupe and accelerates each to new levels. Among the key enhancements to the new second-generation G Coupe are a larger, more powerful 3.7-litre V6 engine, available advanced 4-Wheel Active Steer system, a dramatic new exterior design and a refined interior with intuitive, integrated technology. The G37 Coupe joins the recently introduced, all-new 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan in Infiniti showrooms nationwide in August.
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Posted in Autonews at 6:37 am by admin
• See Hyundai’s big new saloon concept car
• Upmarket car has V8 power and rear-wheel drive
• Appears for first time at New York show in April
Recently, we showed you sketches of Hyundai’s big new Genesis saloon concept car - now we have the first official picture of it.
The Genesis will be unveiled at the New York Motor Show in April, and demonstrates Hyundai’s intention to take on upmarket Japanese rivals such as Infiniti and Lexus.
There’s no confirmation yet that the rear-wheel drive Genesis will enter production, but it would sit well above the existing Sonata and perhaps even the Mercedes S-Class sized Azera that’s available in the US.
Article Source: WhatCar
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Posted in Motorsports at 6:14 am by admin
McLaren complained about no fewer than three separate elements of Ferrari’s dominant 2007 car at the Australian grand prix, we have learned.
It was reported recently that the underbody of the F2007, as well as the floor of BMW-Sauber’s car, came under scrutiny in Melbourne amid suggestions that the designs might give an illegal performance advantage by flexing.
But the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport now reports that, following the objections in pitlane, a separate issue regarding the Ferrari car’s floor, and also the small wing above the gearbox, were also investigated by Charlie Whiting.
It is understood that Whiting, the FIA’s technical delegate, declared the F2007 legal.
PaddockTalk Perspective
Sure its legal…. the FIA has never declared something legal, and then later changed their mind in the middle of the season… Have they ?
Article Source: PaddockTalk
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Posted in Advices to automobile owners at 6:02 am by admin
Cost of auto insurance is increasing day by day, which is increasing the number of people searching for cheap auto insurance quotes. But truly speaking, the question “how to find cheap auto insurance” remains unchanged. We will here discuss ten simple steps to find right auto insurance quotes.
I. It’s true that everyone is asking for cheap car insurance policy, but a cheap car insurance quote turn into a nightmare at the time of filing a claim. Don’t divert whole of your mind on auto insurance quotes, always keep an eye on coverage provided by the auto insurance policy you are taking.
II. Try to raise your deductible amount. Auto insurance quotes will be directly related to deductible amount.
III. Model of car, make of car also matter when you request for auto insurance quote. If you own a sports car and want to get an auto insurance quote, definitely it will attract higher auto insurance rates.
IV. Drive carefully. It will be very tough for you to get lower auto insurance quote if you had two accidents and three speeding fines in the last year. Auto insurance companies count all these thing while offering you auto insurance quote.
V. Don’t forget installing anti theft and safety devices in your car. If your car is at less risk and safe, then it will be easier for you to find cheap car insurance quote.
VI. Before buying a new auto insurance policy close the older one.
VII. Renewal of auto insurance policy is also required at a fix time. Just paying for it is not the right solution.
VIII. Some times auto insurance companies provide multipolicy discount, that’s don’t forget to look at your other insurers.
IX. Internet is good resource to search cheap car insurance quotes. You can even find discounts.
X. Read the fine print before singing policy.
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Article Source: FreeArticlesZone
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Posted in Auto Services at 5:57 am by admin
For most people, the chance that they will someday need the services of an auto towing company is fairly certain. What is not as certain, however, is how they will choose the company that will provide them with that service. Many people choose towing companies via word of mouth or advertising some will use the company that is recommended by their auto insurance agent. There are some crucial details that you need to know before you contract the services of a tow company and entrust them with your vehicle. The following information will help you decide whom to call the next time you are stranded on the side of the road.
1- A good place to start your search is by calling your auto insurance agent, they will be able to tell you the companies that they prefer to work with. The advantage to this information is that, generally, the procedure to being reimbursed is much simpler when you use a company that is preferred by your insurance agent.
2- Ask friends and family what auto towing company they prefer to use. If a relative or friend has used a company that they are not happy with, they will tell you. Friends and family also are very quick to let you know if they are happy with the service that they have received from a particular company. You will need to call the towing companies that have been recommended by your auto insurance agent as well as any that have been recommended by your friends and family.
3- You will want to know what they charge per tow, how far they will tow your vehicle and if they will do any necessary paperwork for your insurance company or if you need to do that. It is also important to find out if you need to pay them upfront when they tow, or if you only pay after the insurance company.
4- Know what kind of car you have. It is important when you call an auto towing company that you know what type of vehicle you are driving, this will determine how they will choose to tow it. For example, a four-wheeled vehicle needs to be towed with the use of a flatbed truck; while a standard two-wheel car or truck can be transported using the “hook” method of towing.
5- It is very important for the safety and well-being of both you and your car that you make the decision of which auto towing company you would prefer to use before you actually need to call them. Doing the research and making a decision now will save you money, time and headaches later.
Article Source: FreeArticlesZone
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