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Suu Kyi to kickstart diplomacy in Japan

2013-04-12 14:02

Japan's long-deferred aspirations for a larger role in Myanmar will be getting a boost with a visit by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

India: Sexist Ford ads spark outrage

2013-03-26 14:00

A series of car ads, including one showing women bound and gagged in the trunk of a Ford driven by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, has prompted internet outrage in India.

Global car makers team up on fuel cell cars

2013-01-28 14:38

Three global car makers have joined forces to develop a range of affordable fuel cell cars and could be the first major advance for the zero-emission technology.

Ford to create 800 jobs

2012-08-24 10:52

Ford SA will add 800 new positions to meet demand for its award-winning Ford Ranger bakkies at the company’s plants in Pretoria and Port Elizabeth.

Ford profit tops expectations

2011-07-26 13:38

Ford Motor has reported a profit that beat Wall Street expectations.

Ford to expand smartphone connectivity

2011-06-22 11:22

Ford Motor will expand the use of its on-board smartphone applications for the 2012 model year, the carmaker said at a safety and technology show.

Nissan vans to replace NY taxis

2011-05-03 20:44

A boxy van made by Nissan has been chosen to replace the variety of yellow cabs currently operating in New York.

Demand for low-priced cars rising

2011-03-11 06:45

Against the background of rising fuel prices and e-toll fees the affordable vehicle segment will continue to expand, according to an industry specialist.

Ford unveils first all-electric car

2011-01-08 09:38

Ford has unveiled its first strictly electric car, a Focus which is expected to get up to 160km on a single charge and will be available in North America late this year.

Ford plans five electric cars

2010-10-04 08:12

US auto giant Ford Motor says it is on track to deliver five electric cars in Europe over the next five years.

China approves Geely takeover of Volvo

2010-07-29 16:52

China's commerce ministry has given the green light to plans by Zhejiang Geely Holding to buy Sweden's Volvo Cars from US auto giant Ford, a report says.

No joy for De Villiers

2009-11-04 11:37

Giniel de Villiers and former F1 driver David Coulthard have been knocked out in the first round of the ROC Nations Cup in Beijing.

Loeb extends his lead

2009-03-14 18:26

Five-time defending world champion Sebastien Loeb has edged closer to winning his third straight rally of the season.

Loeb cruises to Irish win

2009-02-01 16:25

World champion Sebastien Loeb cruised to victory in his Citroen C4 to win the Rally of Ireland, the first leg of this Championship.

 

GM, Ford, Chrysler post record sales

2013-04-02 20:27

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have reported their best US sales performances since 2007 as analysts predicted the auto industry as a whole would also rack up.

Ford CEO's pay falls to $20.95m

2013-03-15 17:06

Ford chief executive Alan Mulally's compensation fell 29% in 2012 as the company's earnings fell by $300m to $5.66bn.

Office party turns to brawl; 30 hurt

2012-12-15 17:38

A brawl broke out as prizes were being awarded at a Thai carmaker's office party and more than 30 people were injured in the melee.

Ford profit dives on overseas losses

2012-07-25 16:22

Ford, the second-largest US automaker, says second-quarter profit dropped sharply, as losses in Europe and overseas cut into North American gains.

Zim politician goes AWOL with show car

2012-05-16 21:46

A Zimbabwe politician has driven off in a Ford motor show car and clocked up a 1 300km test drive.

Super-fine television display at IFA

2011-09-01 21:46

A super-fine television display where viewers cannot see the dots making up the picture and a small car that automatically phones for help after a crash have been unveiled in Berlin.

Ford not that keen on Africa

2011-06-29 06:17

Africa may be growing quickly, but it still offers fewer opportunities than more robust emerging markets, says Ford Motor.

Mazda to stop making cars in US

2011-06-03 11:07

Mazda says it plans to leave its joint venture with Ford and stop building cars in the US, the Nikkei financial daily reports.

Ford rests plant in SA

2011-04-26 06:36

Ford Motors will idle its plant in SA from this week due to the shortage of parts from earthquake and tsunami-hit Japan.

Green cars shine at Detroit auto show

2011-01-11 10:40

Optimism and a renewed focus on green cars have returned to the Detroit auto show as carmakers celebrated rising sales and a remarkable recovery.

Ford no more biggest Mazda shareholder

2010-11-18 13:04

Ford Motor will sell the bulk of its 11% stake in Mazda Motor meaning the US auto giant will no longer be its top shareholder for the first time since 1979.

Geely completes takeover of Volvo

2010-08-02 14:50

Chinese car maker Geely says it has formally completed a deal to buy Sweden's Volvo Cars from US auto giant Ford at a ceremony in London.

Quiet hybrids may come to an end

2010-07-06 21:45

The age of the silent hybrid may be coming to an end - groups say that quiet operation - "hybrid creep" - can pose risks for unsuspecting pedestrians and the blind.

Loeb wins Rally of Cyprus

2009-03-15 12:40

Reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb of France has won the Rally of Cyprus, his 50th career race win in the world championships.

Mickelson misses Woods

2009-03-14 05:57

Phil Mickelson misses Tiger Woods near the top of the leaderboard and leads the WGC-CA championships in Doral.

Loeb singing in the rain

2009-01-31 16:16

Five-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb showed his form again on the second day of the season-opening Rally of Ireland.

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