DRIVES: 2009 Mercedes-Benz Bluetec ML 320, GL 320, R320: Blue notes: Eco-friendly diesels let you t ( Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) With Bluetec diesel variants of its luxury SUVs available, Mercedes-Benz says diesels are now environmentally as clean as gasoline engines, while providing the big torque Americans love, with greater fuel economy than comparable gasoline-fueled SUVs. Read more
Heritage on display, celebrated at Hart Plaza ( Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The longest running Arab and Chaldean American cultural event was held at Hart Plaza on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors from across Canada and the United States came to the Arab and Chaldean Festival to watch performances, taste a variety of Middle Eastern foods, visit the booths and view art exhibits. Read more
Arab and Chaldean festival celebrates culture ( Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:44:00 +0200) DETROIT -- The longest-running Arab and Chaldean American cultural event was held at Hart Plaza Saturday and Sunday. Visitors from across Canada and the United States came to watch the performances, taste the variety of Middle Eastern foods and visit the booths and view the art exhibits. Read more Mideast Christian group gathers ( Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0200) Several thousand Christian Palestinians, members of the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine, are gathering at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn for several days of conferences and a full-immersion into the Arab-American culture of Metro Detroit this week. Read more 'King of Bling' Jacob Arabov gets prison in Detroit federal drug case ( Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:00 +0200) DETROIT -- A Manhattan jeweler, dubbed the "King of Bling" because of a clientele that includes stars in the hip-hop and pop star world, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $50,000 in federal court today for his role in helping a drug gang conceal millions in ill-gotten gains. Read more
Arab fest draws estimated 300K ( Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The 13th Annual Dearborn Arab International Festival, which bills itself as the largest Arab festival in the United States, attracted an estimated 300,000 people from Friday to Sunday. Read more
Thousands turn out for Arab Festival in Dearborn ( Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:22:00 +0200) The 13th Annual Dearborn Arab International Festival, which bills itself as the largest Arab festival in the United States, attracted an estimated 300,000 people from Friday to Sunday. Read more Thousands expected to attend Arab festival ( Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0200) DEARBORN -- More than 300,000 people are expected to converge on Dearborn this weekend for the 13th annual Dearborn Arab International Festival. Read more Arab group urges Obama to speak out against intolerance ( Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:27:00 +0200) The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee asked U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency to speak out against intolerance and disrespect, especially for Muslims, in the wake of incidents at a rally in Detroit on Monday. Read more Dearborn weighs Arab families' penchant for big homes, neighborhood character ( Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0200) DEARBORN -- When Mike Eida was looking for a new, larger house for his growing family last year, he and his wife had some specific requirements: a wide-open floor plan and more space for their three children. And a must-have was an attached garage they could use as a gathering place for family and friends, complete with plasma TV and space for a traditional hookah pipe. Read more Obama aides grilled in Dearborn ( Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0200) As he continues to fend off false assertions that he is Muslim, aides to U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, met with Arab-Americans, Muslims and Chaldeans in Dearborn in a plea for support. Read more
Comcast sets up Arabic service hub ( Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200) DEARBORN -- In response to a burgeoning demand from the Arab-American community, Comcast is opening its first bilingual service center today to serve its Arabic speaking customers. Read more
Israel, Bush policies blasted ( Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 +0200) DEARBORN -- Two Arab-American leaders and a peace activist criticized Israel and the Bush administration's policies in the Middle East Wednesday, asserting that Palestinians are kept isolated and remain refugees amid circumstances too rarely reported in the United States. Read more
GM Looks to Fill Gap With New Compact Duramax ( Tue, 13 May 2008 16:17:46 +0200) Diesel fuel is selling for more than $5 per gallon in some parts of the country, but GM is hoping to persuade consumers that oil burners are more fuel-efficient than comparable gasoline mills. Read more
Metro Detroit Arab Americans honor Dingell, others ( Sat, 10 May 2008 18:08:00 +0200) DETROIT -- ACCESS singled out U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, Saturday night for his commitment to the Arab-American community. Read more Isuzu plans to build trucks in Saudi Arabia -Nikkei ( Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:21:57 +0200) TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd may begin building trucks in Saudi Arabia early next year, becoming the first Japanese automaker Read more UPDATE 1-Isuzu says may build trucks in Saudi Arabia ( Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:26:58 +0200) (Recasts with company comment) TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd said on Monday it was looking at building trucks in Saudi Read more Acura sets '09 TSX price at just below $30,000: ( Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:57:00 +0200) The redesigned Acura TSX sedan rolls into dealer showrooms on April 24 with a base price of $29,675, including shipping charges. That's $770 more than the comparable 2008 model. Read more Researches Working On Hydrogen From Aluminum ( Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:24:05 +0100) The aluminum-rich alloy reacts with water to produce hydrogen and is comparable in cost to existing energy solutions, a Purdue University engineer says. Read more O'Reilly sees 2008 same store sales up 3-5 pct ( Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:57:58 +0100) DETROIT, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Auto parts retailer O'Reilly Automotive Inc expects comparable store sales to rise between 3 percent and 5 percent in 2008, Read more Global Auto Makers Benefit From Middle EastÂ’s Strong Economy ( Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:26:18 +0100) Sales were uniformly high among the six Gulf Arab states, with only Kuwait seeing a noticeably slower year, particularly for American and European brands. Read more Saudi prince among targets of city suit ( Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:00:00 +0100) HARPER WOODS -- This Detroit suburb has gone where British MI6 secret agents feared to tread -- taking on a Saudi Arabian prince who is embroiled in decades-old scandal involving allegations of kickbacks for a weapons sale. Read more Saudi Arabia picks EADS for three air tankers ( Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:30:59 +0100) PARIS, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has awarded a contract to buy three refuelling tanker planes to EADS , the European aerospace group said on Thursday. Read more
Chery to Build Assembly Plant in Jordan ( Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:14:12 +0100) Construction is expected to be completed in early 2008 and start rolling out vehicles by year-end to meet demand in regional markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Syria and Iraq. Read more
1228cs Toyota ABAT Concept NAIAS ( Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:10:07 +0100) Construction is expected to be completed in early 2008 and start rolling out vehicles by year-end to meet demand in regional markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Syria and Iraq. Read more
Mideast Christian group gathers 
Thousands expected to attend Arab festival 
Comcast sets up Arabic service hub 
Isuzu plans to build trucks in Saudi Arabia -Nikkei 
O'Reilly sees 2008 same store sales up 3-5 pct 
Chery to Build Assembly Plant in Jordan 
