INSIDE AUTOS ( Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:25:55 +0200) The Dream Cruise is over and plans for the next cruise are under way. That's NextCruise, an event held for the first time this year during the Dream Cruise that allowed the public to see and test drive alternative-fueled vehicles. The event is to be held again in Pleasant Ridge Aug. 14-15, 2009. Read more 'Bird lady' fined again for rats ( Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0200) TAYLOR -- She keeps pheasants, peacocks, roosters and quails, but it's the rats that are forcing city officials to fine the woman who supporters call Taylor's "bird lady." Read more Alternative-fuel vehicles tested in NextCruise ( Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:22:36 +0200) Who says the Woodward Dream Cruise is only for old American cars? The inaugural NextCruise drew thousands of people with its displays and test drives of alternative-fuel vehicles in Pleasant Ridge last Friday and Saturday. Read more Jail just the beginning of mayor's legal woes ( Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:07:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Being in the Wayne County Jail had to be unpleasant, but Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces a multitude of legal challenges even if his bond is restored and he is freed. Read more
Kasai Kogyo -1qtr group results ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:15:40 +0200) Aug 7 (Reuters) - KASAI KOGYO CO LTD CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended 3 months ended 6 months to Read more
Japan manufacturer to boost lithium ion production ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:00 +0200) A joint venture led by car battery maker GS Yuasa Corp will start production of lithium-ion batteries with output five times bigger than originally planned to stay ahead of rivals as a key supplier for electric vehicles, the Nikkei business... Read more
UPDATE 1-GS Yuasa plans battery plant for elec cars-paper ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:08:06 +0200) (Recasts, adds details) TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A joint venture led by car battery maker GS Yuasa Corp will start production of lithium-ion batteries Read more GS Yuasa plans battery plant for electric cars-paper ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:59:55 +0200) TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A joint venture led by car battery maker GS Yuasa Corp will spend about 4 billion yen ($36.94 million) to build a factory to Read more
Kasai Kogyo -2008/09 group forecast ( Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:14:05 +0200) Aug 5 (Reuters) - KASAI KOGYO CO LTD CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) Full year to Full year to March 31,2009 March Read more
ZF buys electronics supplier Cherry ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:12:00 +0200) ZF Friedrichshafen AG has acquired Cherry Corp., an electronics supplier. ZF said Cherry, which had $400 million in sales in 2007, will operate as an independent business unit, ZF Electronics GmbH. Cherry, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Read more
Dream Cruise fans can see green cars ( Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:52:24 +0200) Fans attending the Woodward Dream Cruise will be able to see and in some cases, drive, some alternative-fuel vehicles. The cars will be shown at the first NextCruise Aug. 15-16 at Memorial Park in Pleasant Ridge. Read more Dream Cruise fans can see green cars ( Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:46:52 +0200) Fans attending the Woodward Dream Cruise will be able to see and in some cases, drive, some alternative-fuel vehicles. The cars will be shown at the first NextCruise Aug. 15-16 at Memorial Park in Pleasant Ridge. Read more
Dream Cruise fans can see green cars ( Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:16:36 +0200) Fans attending the Woodward Dream Cruise will be able to see and in some cases, drive, some alternative-fuel vehicles. The cars will be shown at the first NextCruise Aug. 15-16 at Memorial Park in Pleasant Ridge. Read more Dream Cruise fans can see green cars ( Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:36 +0200) Fans attending the Woodward Dream Cruise will be able to see and in some cases, drive, some alternative-fuel vehicles. The cars will be shown at the first NextCruise Aug. 15-16 at Memorial Park in Pleasant Ridge. Read more TABLE-KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE 3-month results ( Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:36:14 +0200) Jul 17 (Reuters) - 3 months to 30 Jun 2008 Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA (Millions of Norwegian crowns unless otherwise stated) Latest Year Ago Net Read more FEATURE-'Made in China' proves false economy for some ( Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:14:56 +0200) By Sylvia Westall GIENGEN AN DER BRENZ, Germany, July 11 (Reuters) - Wafts of golden fluff whirl in the air as Irene Basan wedges a bundle of material Read more FEATURE-'Made in China' proves false economy for some ( Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:55:06 +0200) By Sylvia Westall GIENGEN AN DER BRENZ, Germany, July 11 (Reuters) - Wafts of golden fluff whirl in the air as Irene Basan wedges a bundle of material Read more
Kawasaki shelves plan for robot plant - paper ( Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:18:04 +0200) TOKYO, July 5 (Reuters) - Kawasaki Heavy Industries decided to cancel its plan to spend 10 billion yen ($94 million) to build a new industrial robot plant Read more
Hyundai Elantra tops Consumer Reports list ( Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:12:34 +0200) This months issue of Consumer Reports delivered a pleasant surprise for Hyundai Motor Co. as well as a tough report card for the Detroit 3s lineup of compact sedans and subcompact cars. Read more
Hyundai Elantra tops Consumer Reports list ( Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:07:11 +0200) This months issue of Consumer Reports delivered a pleasant surprise for Hyundai Motor Co. as well as a tough report card for the Detroit 3s lineup of compact sedans and subcompact cars. Read more Kasai Kogyo -2007/08 group results ( Mon, 26 May 2008 07:54:09 +0200) May 26 (Reuters) - KASAI KOGYO CO LTD CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year ended Year ended Year to Six months Read more UPDATE 1-American LaFrance bankruptcy plan approved ( Fri, 23 May 2008 19:11:27 +0200) (Updates with court approval of plan, background, byline) By Emily Chasan NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - American LaFrance, a bankrupt maker of firetrucks, Read more Kawasaki Heavy to sell 150 cc sports bikes in India ( Fri, 16 May 2008 10:26:07 +0200) TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd said on Friday it would start selling Kawasaki brand sports motor bikes in India through carmaker Read more RPT-Lifting the Lid: Bankruptcies now come pre-packaged ( Mon, 12 May 2008 13:41:47 +0200) (Repeats story that ran late on Friday) By Emily Chasan NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - The days when troubled companies could spend years fixing their problems Read more Kasai Kogyo -2007/08 group results ( Mon, 12 May 2008 09:33:58 +0200) May 12 (Reuters) - KASAI KOGYO CO LTD CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year ended Year ended Year to Six months Read more
Jail just the beginning of mayor's legal woes 
GS Yuasa plans battery plant for electric cars-paper 
Dream Cruise fans can see green cars 
FEATURE-'Made in China' proves false economy for some 
Hyundai Elantra tops Consumer Reports list 
RPT-Lifting the Lid: Bankruptcies now come pre-packaged 
