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Topic: General Motors

Ralph Nader: a force that won't be co-opted

Ralph Nader (Illustration by Kagan Mcleod)

Apr 05, 2013

A look at the life of the consumer rights activist Read Article Ralph Nader: a force that won't be co-opted

Full throttle ahead for US car makers

In this March 30, 2011 photo, the grill of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup is seen at Cody Chevrolet- Cadillac in Montpelier, Vt. General Motors' U.S. car and truck sales rose 11 percent in March, a smaller increase than the prior two months as it offered fewer rebates and other incentives. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Mar 03, 2013

Car makers led by General Motors and Ford say that sales of cars and lorries are set for their best year since 2007 despite government spending cuts. Read Article Full throttle ahead for US car makers

Superfast networks add spice to new products on show at mobile congress

Apple previewed the iWatch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Josep Lago / AFP

Feb 28, 2013

Networks are helping to add pizzazz to new mobile products as the rapid evolution in smartphone and tablet design slows to a trickle. Read Article Superfast networks add spice to new products on show at mobile congress

GM cars will soon zoom online

Feb 26, 2013

American car manufacturer General Motors is launching the world's first fourth generation LTE-enabled wireless car next year. Read Article GM cars will soon zoom online

 

Toyota wins back world's top car sales crown from GM

Jan 28, 2013

Toyota regained the crown as the world's top selling automaker in 2012, posting record-high sales and beating rivals General Motors and Volkswagen. Read Article Toyota wins back world's top car sales crown from GM

 

Why Detroit's car bosses can help restore its economy

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler Group. Larry W Smith / EPA

Jan 18, 2013

Detroit's woes are cavernous, but its car companies are at least beginning to fix themselves. Read Article Why Detroit's car bosses can help restore its economy

 

A car a minute speeds into Jebel Ali Port

More than half a million vehicles were imported, exported or re-exported at Jebel Ali Port in the first 49 weeks of this year. Pawan Singh / The National

Dec 18, 2012

More than half a million vehicles were handled at Jebel Ali Port so far this year, a record for the facility. Read Article A car a minute speeds into Jebel Ali Port

 

European car makers dented by euro crisis

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Dec 18, 2012

Some of Europe's most venerable car brands are facing a struggle for survival as a collapse in demand is forcing plant closures and staff cuts. Read Article European car makers dented by euro crisis

 

Toyota set to overtake General Motors as world's biggest car maker

Dec 17, 2012

Toyota is poised to take back the title of world's biggest car maker for 2012, as Volkswagen fights General Motors for second place heading into the final weeks. Read Article Toyota set to overtake General Motors as world's biggest car maker

 

Youths left broken on wheel of fortune

Its Ellesmere Port factory, right, which produces Opel cars branded Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, was almost shut down until General Motors, left, announced €155 million worth of investments. Thomas Lohnes / AFP and Paul Ellis / AFP

Jun 08, 2012

General Motors is one of the few big international companies to make a financial commitment to Europe where youth unemployment is rife. Read Article Youths left broken on wheel of fortune

 

Facebook IPO frenzy takes us back to dot-com bubble territory

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May 28, 2012

Just like dot-com companies back in the late 1990s that promised the earth but were less than capable of persuading paying customers to part with their cash, Facebook may face a similar struggle. Read Article Facebook IPO frenzy takes us back to dot-com bubble territory

 

Jaguar debuts new F-Type, but forgets to bring the car

The F-Type is based on the recent C-X16 concept. AFP / Jaguar Land Rover

Apr 13, 2012

Plus more news from the New York International Auto Show, including Dodge's reborn Viper and GM's reveal of the next generation Impala. Read Article Jaguar debuts new F-Type, but forgets to bring the car

 

The Week in Motoring: Mercedes seized decades after alleged theft

The rear takes less than a minute to extend and weighs just 130kg. Doubleback

Apr 06, 2012

Plus: Volkswagen camper gets modern twist; Cadillac pioneers vibrating seats; Ford GT breaks standing mile record; and rally champ heads up Pikes Peak in Audi 25 years after record. Read Article The Week in Motoring: Mercedes seized decades after alleged theft

 

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Clumsy SNC needs to prove it is made of the right stuff

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Analysis: Something of a miracle will be needed for the coveted unity and effectiveness of the Syrian opposition to materialise.   Clumsy SNC needs to prove it is made of the right stuff

UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley.  UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

Global shift in North American sport

A Nintendo DS Lite portable game system is displayed at Safeco Field in Seattle, Friday, June 29, 2007, prior to an MLB baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners. Nintento is making a pitch to use its portable DS Lite to allow fans to order food and drinks, watch the live television feed of the game, access stats and scores and play trivia, from their seats during the game. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

In 1992, Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent initially opposed an effort by a Japanese mogul to purchase the Seattle Mariners. Expect more to come.  Global shift in North American sport

Flying cars roar into reality

The Terrafugia Transition lets you fly over traffic and point-to-point between more than 5,000 community airports around the United States. Courtesy Terrafugia

The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market.  Flying cars roar into reality

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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