Wednesday, 1 September 2010

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com (Barney)

U.S. proposes grading cars on emissions, efficiency - msnbc.com
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Japanese Stocks Fluctuate as Shipping Lines Gain, Cars Drop - BusinessWeek
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fluctuated as shipping lines gained, while carmakers dropped as the yen traded near a 15-year high against the dollar. Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest carmaker
Source: www.businessweek.com

US authorities to clean up car labeling - The Independent
Choosing a greener car could be about to get easier for US consumers under new legislation proposed August 30 by the Obama administration. Under the first of the federal ideas, each vehicle will be given a bold letter
Source: www.independent.co.uk

Consumers see fewer car deals at end of summer - Daily Camera
DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think cash for clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that
Source: www.dailycamera.com

Fed Approves China's Morgan Stanley Stake - Inside Fidelity
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The Federal Reserve Board allowed the Chinese government's investment arm to buy up to 10% of Morgan Stanley ( Symbol : MS ) shares Tuesday as part of an agreement struck in 2007. The increased
Source: news.fidelity.com

Fiat eyes 3 Maryland markets for new car - Maryland Daily Record
Automaker Fiat SpA said this week it identified Baltimore, Frederick and Montgomery County as areas where it sees demand for its 500 model when it goes on sale later this year. Fiat, which runs Chrysler Group
Source: mddailyrecord.com

US consumer confidence rise helps lift stocks off lows; Japan's Nikkei leads earlier - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Last update: August 31, 2010 - 9:35 AM LONDON - An unexpected rise in U.S. consumer confidence in August helped stocks in Europe and the U.S. recoup earlier losses Tuesday as markets remain on edge ahead of
Source: www.startribune.com

Feds consider adding grades to car stickers - Columbia Daily Tribune
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal might add letter grades to showroom window stickers on new cars and trucks to reflect a vehicle’s overall fuel economy
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

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