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Famed Formula One designer Gordon Murray has launched his own design company, with its first project currently underway. But it's not quite what you might expect from someone who's made a name for himself building such aerodynamic performers like the McLaren F1 and Camparo T1 supercars.

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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - European exchanges continued to trade lower midday, with investors still unconvinced following fears last night over the substance of the global credit market and the US dollar hitting an all-time low against the euro.

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Corporate bond risk soared in Europe by the most in at least three years as debt rating downgrades on U.S. subprime securities triggered a worldwide selloff, according to traders of credit-default swaps.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Share prices were lower midday on profit taking, with BPM leading the way on concerns that its plans to accelerate cost-cutting measures may be blocked by trade unions.

An Abuja High Court yesterday invalidated the revocation and subsequent re-allocation of Plot 293 (formerly Plot 103) Cadastral Zone AO Central of Occupancy, describing the revocation as null and void and not done in the overriding interest of the public.

Powered by an engine des igned by Paulo Martinelli, who previously built V10 units for the Prancing Horse’s F1 team, it’s set to offer up to 200bhp and a top speed of nearly 150mph.

Casey Stoner aims to give Valentino Rossi another thorough examination around the tight turns and dips of the Sachsenring this coming race weekend at the Alice Grand Prix of Germany.

AMBULANCE crews have praised members of the public who tried to help save the lives of two academics involved in an accident on the M11 on Saturday.

TURIN, Italy - July 11, 2007: On July 4, after exactly 50 years, the new Fiat 500 made its debut in Turin, and will be marketed immediately after the launch.

Fiat bosses John Elkann and Sergio Marchionne have officially opened the company's new Style Centre.

Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range version of the Zafira compact MPV.

Following a year of district budget cuts and a teacher contract that left many teachers cold, and board members frustrated, teachers and Park City

Vauxhall's super coupe unveiled, baby Fiat 500 gets supercar magic, Daimler shows off Super8 and Impreza STi scooped. On sale now!

A parade of vintage cars will snake its way through Budapest on Saturday (July 14) at the end of a grand tour that started in Germany.

Chinese manufacturers' entry into the Indian market could be a game-changer, the company's chairman says.

An Abuja High Court yesterday invalidated the revocation and subsequent re-allocation of Plot 293 (formerly Plot 103) Cadastral Zone AO Central of Occupancy, describing the revocation as null and void and not done in the overriding interest of the public.

If the original Fiat 500 were still around it would be celebrating its 50th birthday. This twin-cylinder, puttering bubble of a car helped motorise postwar Italy, driving its way into the heart of the nation, and much of Europe too.

China has made stealthy inroads into the European auto market with sedans, vans and sport utility vehicles.

An upgrade from HSBC helped Swedish truckmaker Volvo (NASDAQ:VOLVY) buck a sharply lower European market Tuesday.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Fiat SpA said it has taken a total of 40,000 orders from its dealership network in Italy for its new 500 model since the beginning of June when car dealers first started to take orders.

CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH) will release second quarter financial results on Monday, July 23, 2007 before the stock market opens for trade. The full text of the release, along with the financial statements, will be available both from Marketwire and on http://www.cnh.com.

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Fiat brand boss Luca de Meo and CEO Sergio Marchionne. Click for larger images Fiat Group Automobiles' new Style Center, inaugurated on July 2 in the presence of Fiat Vice Chairman John Elkann and CEO Sergio Marchionne, puts all the research and design activities of the Fiat, Lancia, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Maserati brands into one Style department.

A man suffers serious injuries in a car accident on the A40 at Andoversford.

Forbes Investor Advisory Institute hosted a Financial Round Table discussion on June 30, 2007. Many of the comments were directed to the increasing globalization of both business, and financial markets.

ROME - This time last year the ’Old Lady’ was on her knees, her legs buckling under the strain of Calciopoli, Italy’s biggest ever match-fixing scandal.

If Novell includes the latest version of Samba in its Suse Linux distributions, Microsoft said it is unwilling to have its Linux subscription coupons be used in connection with any GPLv3 code.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian vehicle makers are expected to report mostly lower quarterly profits after high commodity prices and fierce competition pressured margins, while firm interest rates dampened sales.

If Novell includes the latest version of Samba in its SUSE Linux distributions, Microsoft said it's unwilling to have its Linux subscription coupons be used in connection with any GPLv3 code.

Ramzi Mohammed left a poignant suicide note for his wife and two young sons – but his attempt at martyrdom did not quite go according to plan. (10/07/2007 10:09:39)

A young motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious crash which brought Oxford Road to a standstill yesterday. The man, who is in his 20s, suffered neck injuries after colliding with a Fiat Punto and a Vauxhall Corsa at 12.12pm.

Vehicle makers are expected to report mostly lower quarterly profits after high commodity prices and fierce competition pressured margins, while firm interest rates dampened sales.

The new Fiat Bravo and Fiat Sedici 4x4 were launched yesterday by UCIM Co. Ltd.

Two new Fiats launched The new Fiat Bravo and Fiat Sedici 4x4 were launched yesterday by UCIM Co. Ltd. The New Fiat Sedici personifies the "4x4 4 ALL" concept that Fiat has brought to the...

THE Peruvian lager launched in the UK by two former Yorkshire university students has found its way onboard Virgin Trains and onto the shelves of supermarket giant Waitrose. (10/07/2007 08:09:29)

Eight carloads of FBI agents recently executed a warrant and searched the chambers of the chief judge of Georgia's Alapaha Judicial Circuit, a county commissioner said. The search took place as federal grand jury subpoenas issued by Assistant U.S. Attorneys were being served on county officials in the five counties that make up the Alapaha Circuit. The subpoenas seek information about a bank ...

The bitter pill is that the demands of corporate capitalism have displaced democracy and its traditional auxiliaries. Also true is that after its formative, progressive stage of innovative...

Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ is in talks with Fiat for a possible $800 million joint venture to manufacture car engines in Russia, according to the companys president Vladimir Artyakov.

Fiats new 500 model will be priced starting at E10,500. The new 500, a resurrection of Fiats Cinquecento, is being launched as part of a renewed product line.

Fiat Italy has sold 23,549 commercial light vehicles in June 2007, which is a 2.62% increase over the 22,947 units sold in June 2006.

Mumbai, July 9 : Tata Motors will launch its small car by the middle of next year.

Charles Ssemwogerere Kakumba, 49, cuts an impression of an astute businessman who never wants to waste any coin when you meet him.

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After the big launch of its new model, Fiat is planning to release 2 new versions of the Fiat 500: a three-door station wagon and/or a 4WD SUV.The decision to approve the production of the new versions will be taken at the end of this year, after Fiat will analyse the sales of the new Fiat 500.

Work is to begin today on a notorious accident blackspot on the A9 - more than two years after improvements to the junction were due to have been completed.

If Pune has caught the attention of global automotive players, with its claim to be the wannabe Detroit of India, it's not without reason. The cauldron is fairly boiling over with the Rs 1-lakh car nearing completion at the Tata Motors stable, General Motors readying its new plant as is Volkswagon, both in the Talegaon vicinity, DaimlerChrysler adding trucks to its portfolio, Bajaj Auto getting ...

NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S.-listed shares of overseas companies rose on Monday as higher commodity prices helped international mining and energy companies.

THE presence this week on SA 's soil of a 150-strong Italian delegation made up of representatives of the government and business is a sign of the growing importance of SA on Italy's business radar.

Four men were found guilty on Monday of plotting to bomb London's transport system on July 21, 2005, two weeks after suicide bombers killed 52 people in similar attacks.

July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Banca Italease SpA, the Italian leasing company that had to pay more than $830 million after derivatives transactions went bad, may lose its investment-grade debt rating, according to traders of credit-default swaps.

Forbes Investor Advisory Institute hosted a Financial Round Table discussion on June 30, 2007. Many of the comments were directed to the increasing globalization of both business, and financial markets.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd. said on Monday that high interest rates and commodity prices, and greater competition may dent demand for commercial vehicles in Asia's third-largest economy.

South Africa’s Deputy President, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, said that there were numerous opportunities for business-to-business partnerships between SA and Italy and also for Italian capital goods companies to help with SA’s infrastructure drive.

MUMBAI, July 9 (Reuters) - India's Tata Motors Ltd. said on Monday that high interest rates and commodity prices, and greater competition may dent demand for commercial vehicles in Asia's third-largest economy.

Fiat is really hoping for the Fiat 500 to become a huge success. The Italian auto maker is getting ready to launch the Abarth performance version of the 500 later this year and hopes to have a convertible variant out next summer. But that’s not all Fiat has planned for its 500 lineup.

Plus: British Land, Fiat, SAS, and other European stocks making headlines Friday

They cut the ground from under his feet, and he declined to attend the summit in protest, much to the consternation of his Ghanaian hosts.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Shares were higher in midday trade, as Fiat continued to climb on the back of upbeat prospects following the recent presentation of the new 500 model.

London, July 9 (ANI): The firefighter, who discovered the charred body of the photographer at the centre of investigation into Princess Diana's death, has said that the paparazzo had two bullet holes in his head. Christophe Pelat's account on the demise of James Andanson, who followed the late Princess's every move in the week before her death, supports conspiracy theories that ...

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd. sees high interest costs, commodity prices and competition as key challenges, Chairman Ratan Tata said on Monday. Tata Motors, India's top bus and truck maker, is partnering Italy's Fiat on passenger vehicles, engines and trucks.

Tata Motors sees high interest costs, commodity prices and competition as key challenges.

Mazda North American Operations is introducing personal shoppers to the online buying experience.

Deputy President, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, said on Monday that there were numerous opportunities for business-to-business partnerships between SA and Italy and also for Italian capital goods companies to help with SA's infrastructure.

MUMBAI, July 9 (Reuters) - India's Tata Motors Ltd. sees high interest costs, commodity prices and competition as key challenges, Chairman Ratan Tata said on Monday.

A CROWLAND woman who crashed into a house while drink-driving was disqualified from driving for a year.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Milan shares TFN market data at 9.47 am:

Iveco Industrial Vehicles Corporation, SAIC Motor Corp Ltd and Chongqing Heavy Vehicle Group Co Ltd have jointly laid the foundation for two ventures called SAIC Iveco Hongyan Commercial Vehicle Co Ltd and SAIC Fiat Hongyan Powertrain Co Ltd, in the Huangmaoping Auto Industry Park in Chongqing.

Gold was up $3.90 for the week, closing at $654.80 (+0.60%). Its weekly intraday high was $661.30 on Monday, and its intraday low was $646.70 on Friday.

Five people were killed and 24 injured in four accidents in and around Pretoria during the weekend.

An academic who was instrumental in breaking enemy codes during the Second World War has died in a car crash.

Commodity bull markets can often experience a speculative peak followed by a dramatic collapse in price. These sharp peaks are sometimes associated with an attempt to corner the commodity by either a single large entity or collusion of smaller participants.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - IFIL SpA, the holding company of the Agnelli family which controls Fiat SpA, will post a consolidated net profit in 2007 of 500 mln eur, 50 pct higher than the previous year, the Sunday il Sole 24 Ore said.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - IFIL SpA, the holding company of the Agnelli family which controls Fiat SpA, will post a consolidated net profit in 2007 of 500 mln eur, 50 pct higher than the previous year, the Sunday il Sole 24 Ore said.

GUATEMALA CITY — International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge identified six cities Saturday that have formally told the governing body they are interested in bidding for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

I DRIVE a 1996 Fiat Coupe and was wondering if it would be advisable to swap to bigger brakes in an effort to gain extra braking power. I would appreciate your advice on the matter.

FIAT officially launched its new Fiat 500 (pic below) on Wednesday, and is hoping that the Nuova 500 will turn out to be every bit as iconic as its predecessor, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

MILAN, Italy (AP) - Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big aspirations for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car that is being launched Wednesday can be for the automaker what the iPod was for Apple.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday passed an order reducing the transmission charges recoverable by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL) from various distribution companies in the State.

Let's just hope that you don't unexpectedly get the blue screen of death. You have performed an illegal operation? I thought that U-turns were fine here?

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MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Share prices closed higher, supported by positive broker comment and upgrades on Fiat and oil sector stocks, brokers said.

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MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Milan shares were slightly higher in early afternoon trade, with gains led by Fiat and oil-related shares, though with trading volumes were lacklustre ahead of the release of the US employment report later today.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Italy deliveries of commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes rose 2.62 pct to 23,549 in June from 22,947 a year earlier, said the Anfia and Unrae auto associations in a joint statement.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Italy deliveries of commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes rose 2.62 pct to 23,549 in June from 22,947 a year earlier, said the Anfia and Unrae auto associations in a joint statement.

Carmakers were in focus as European equity markets put in a steady performance on Friday, with Peugeot up on solid first half sales and Fiat benefitting from an upgrade.

Giant poster contractor BlowUp media has won the contract to install and sell advertising on a new site in Glasgow and has signed Fiat as the first advertiser.

La división de vehículos comerciales del fabricante italiano de automóviles Fiat, denominada Fiat Professional, comercializó 13.009 vehículos durante los seis primeros meses del presente ejercicio en España, lo que le permitió hacerse con una cuota de mercado del 9,1%, informó hoy la compañía.

Turin, Italy–Fiat SpA, Italy's largest manufacturer, is hoping its new, lower-priced model – a reach back 50 years into a storied past – will spur growth across its main brand.

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TURIN, ITALY -- Now that Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has turned around the company's books, he's looking to a restyled car to turn around its reputation.

THE most famous car produced by Italian motor giant Fiat has been reborn exactly half a century after it was first launched. (06/07/2007 08:24:55)

The Italian firm first launched a model called the 500 in 1936, an 11ft-long baby car with a roll-back roof and a 570cc motor. But it was better known by its nickname Topolino (little mouse). Updated models were available until 1955.

ICONIC FIAT: The new Cinquecento Fiat car is displayed during a press conference in Turin, yesterday. Italy’s Fiat unveiled the new version at a big, televised event in its hometown, marking the return of the tiny, iconic car after being out of production for 32 years.

A Fiat invasion ... Fifty years ago, the Cinquecento raced on to the streets of Turin, where its manufacturer Fiat is still based. Along with the Vespa and the Ferrari, the Fiat Cinquecento is one of those petrol-powered icons it seems impossible to imagine Italy without.

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car that was launched yesterday can be for the automaker what the IPod was for Apple Inc.

Now that Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has turned around the company's books, he's looking to the restyled Fiat 500 to turn around its reputation.

The tiny Fiat 500 may have been designed to ease traffic congestion, but yesterday it brought major Italian cities to a standstill. The Italian car maker has released a modern version of its famous Fiat 500 city car, unveiled 50 years to the day after the original went on sale.

AvtoVAZ and Fiat are discussing a possible $US800m joint venture to produce car engines in Russia, AvtoVAZ president Vladimir Artyakov was reported to have said on Thursday.

Italian car maker Fiat has finally released the modern version of its famous city car, the Cinquecento (Italian for 500), exactly 50 years after the launch of the original model.

AvtoVAZ plans to establish a joint venture to produce engines with Italy's Fiat, the Russian carmaker's head said Thursday.

MOSCOW, July 5 (RIA Novosti) - AvtoVAZ plans to establish a joint venture to produce engines with Italy's Fiat, the Russian carmaker's head said Thursday.

Fiat has unveiled a new 500 model to mark the car's 50th birthday.

MOSCOW. July 5 (Interfax) - Avtovaz (RTS: AVAZ) and Italy's Fiat are holding talks to start producing a new car based on Fiat Class-B platforms, Vladimir Artyakov, president of Avtovaz, told reporters on Thursday.

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MOSCOW, July 5 (Reuters) - Russia's largest carmaker, AvtoVAZ , and Italy's Fiat are discussing a possible $800 million joint venture to produce car engines in Russia, AvtoVAZ President Vladimir Artyakov said on Thursday.

It was the small car that could park in the tightest of spots on the piazza, as Italian as prosciutto and espresso. On its 50th birthday, the Cinquecento is back, and Fiat wants it to be the iPod of cars.

TURIN, ITALY -- Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car being launched yesterday can be for the automaker what the iPod is for Apple Inc.

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned compact car launched Wednesday can be for the automaker what the iPod was for Apple.

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car can be for the automaker what the iPod was for Apple.

Following the delivery of 60 Daily vans, Iveco, a Fiat Group company, has become a partner of express cargo company FedEx Express. The vehicles will enter service in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, the UK and Ireland.

Fiat launches a new version of the Cinquecento at a huge ceremony in Turin, with the car making its comeback after being out of production for 32 years.

Fiat plans to launch an updated version of the classic Cinquecento, or "500," that helped modernize Italian industry in the late 1950s, with hopes the revival will enjoy the success of the Mini, while charging a premium price tag.

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car that was launched can be for the automaker what the iPod was for Apple.

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Three new Cinquecento cars are seen during a presentation ceremony in Turin July 4, 2007. Fiat is launching a new version of the three-door Cinquecento -- meaning "500" in Italian -- at a huge, televised ceremony in its hometown of Turin on Wednesday, with the car ...

Three new Cinquecento cars are seen during a presentation ceremony in Turin July 4, 2007. Fiat is launching a new version of the three-door Cinquecento -- meaning "500" in Italian -- at a huge, televised ceremony in its hometown of Turin on Wednesday, with the car making its comeback after being out of production for 32 years.

Some cars go down in history for their technological or styling innovations. Others deserve to be remembered for the role they have played in the daily life of an entire generation or an entire country. Few succeed in combining the two: technology and sentiment.

The new Fiat 500 car is pictured on the old testing track of the Fiat farm at Lingotto during the official presentation in Turin. Italian auto maker Fiat is hoping for the "iPod effect" with the launch of its new 500 model, an updated version of the 1950s motoring classic unveiled today.

It was the small car you could park in the narrowest space on the piazza, as Italian as Prosciutto and espresso.

Italy saluted a national icon yesterday when the Fiat 500 was relaunched on its 50th birthday with a blaze of nostalgia. The small, blunt-nosed car symbolises for many Italians the postwar years of economic boom and the dolce vita.

Fiat brings back Cinquecento (500)Italian automaker Fiat has announced that they are going to launch Cinquecento model on its 50th birthday.The car would be launched again in the markets after being out of production for 32 years.The new edition of the Fiat 500 would be slightly bigger than the original version which was hugely popular [...]

TORONTO (Reuters) - The value of new public offerings on Canada's equity markets in the first half of 2007 was down 79 percent from the same 2006 period, a survey released on Wednesday showed, as the market for income trusts dried up.

TURIN, Italy -- Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car that is being launched Wednesday can be for the...

Fiat’s new 500 will be making a big impact when it hits the streets, rewriting the rules for the low-cost minicar segment by offering distinctive styling and innovativeness in a package that’ll only set you back around €10,000. No wonder Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne commented that he wants the 500 to be the auto industry’s version of the popular Apple iPod, a music player that has trumped former ...

MILAN – Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has big aspirations for the little Fiat 500, hoping the redesigned version of the compact car that is being launched Wednesday can be for the automaker what the iPod was for Apple.

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. on Tuesday posted a steeper-than-expected 24 percent drop in U.S. sales in June as local automakers lost share to Toyota Motor Corp. and other Japanese brands, and demand sputtered overall in the face of high gas prices and a weak housing market.

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A spectator at a charity event in Hailsham on Friday was the victim of an assault by a passer-by. (04/07/2007 12:07:12)

Fiat is launching a new version of Cinquecento at a ceremony in its hometown of Turin on Wednesday.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Share prices were higher in thin midday trade, with oil services company Saipem leading the way thanks to a target price upgrade at Merrill Lynch.

Fiat's new 500 driven and tested, new VW Tiguan, BMW's 1-Series coupe, SUV group test and top 30 motoring websites. On sale now.

Is Fiat’s stunning new 500 the best small car of the millennium? You had better read on if you want to find out! Auto Express was first behind the wheel of the newcomer – and our early access means we can bring you a comprehensive verdict on every model in the range ahead of our rivals.

On its 50th birthday the Cinquecento is back, and Italian carmaker Fiat says it will become the iPod of cars.

Washington - The government of Zimbabwe on Tuesday maintained pressure on businesses to cut retail prices while maintaining the production of essential goods, warning that it is prepared to take over and operate key manufacturing firms.

Poster advertising agency BlowUP Media has won the contract for a new site in Glasgow, with Fiat becoming the first client to advertise in the location.

MILAN (Reuters) - It was the small car you could park in the narrowest space on the piazza, as Italian as Prosciutto and espresso.

NEW BRUNSWICK — Pres- ident Bush gave Central Jersey plenty to talk about when he commuted the 2 1/2-year prison term for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the convicted perjurer and ex-administration official grabbing the headlines this week.

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BREAKING NEWS 7.30am: The man who was seriously injured in collision with a car on the A16 near Spalding yesterday was a workman putting out cones on the road. (04/07/2007 07:43:40)

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Fiat "remains on the lookout for any opportunities" in France, vice-chairman John Elkann, grandson of Giovanni Agnelli, told Le Figaro.

Throw together a bunch of old trampoline parts, pieces of metal and some ragged sheets and towels, apply glue and paint and ... presto!

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Key items expected today, Wednesday July 4 (approx GMT times) ASIA -Reserve Bank of Australia to announce policy meeting outcome -Australia May balance of trade -Australian Industry Group July performance of services index -Bank of Baroda AGM AUSTRIA -Voestalpine AGM BENELUX -Belgian May industrial output (2200 GMT) -Oce analyst meeting -Carlyle Group IPO EASTERN ...

Rarely has form reflected content more perfectly.

New legislation to ban anyone under five being carried on the most vulnerable vehicle on the battlefield - the moped.

Oakwood worldwide, the US realty major and Los Angeles-based temporary housing and service apartment provider, has commenced operations in India with its Pune project. "Oakwood has set up base in Pune with its first venture Oakwood Residence, an 84-unit project located in Koregaon Park. Another project is being planned for Pune and will be ready by 2008," said Veronique Sirault, general manager, ...

New Delhi, July 3 : India today scrapped the additional customs duty of up to 150 per cent over and above the normal levy on wines and spirits. This amounts to a concession of 25 per cent on imported liquor.

Trading in the arcane world of foreign exchange is often akin to judging a reverse beauty contest. The trick to profitable trading is to pick the least ugly currency.

Auto Italia, general importer of the brands Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and SsangYong, estimates for this year sales of around 15,000 vehicles, up 43 per cent over the level of 10,452 units registered last year, announced yesterday the company, according to Mediafax.

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2007 – AT&T Senior Vice President Robert Quinn, Jr., on Monday told the Federal Communications Commission that the agency should reject encumbrances on radio frequencies that the agency is scheduled to put up for auction.

Dominion Resources Inc. said Monday it plans to sell oil and natural gas operations located mostly in Oklahoma to Linn Energy LLC for $2.05 billion.

An Italian delegation comprising government leaders as well as business people are set to visit South Africa on a three day visit beginning next Monday.

A fight over Kent County's steps to make residential projects pay a share of their public costs and to ensure smart growth is heating up, with Chancery Court Vice Chancellor John W. Noble denying the county's request to stay his June 20 invalidation of its January nine-month subdivision moratorium, the seven-member Kent County Levy Court -- five Democrats and two Republicans -- unanimously ...

Monday's stocks on the move in Europe

The heir to the Agnelli family that controls Juventus has warned that the club's big-spending days were over.

Juve's big-spending days are over, says heir by Europe

The typical image of a lorry driver is the all belly and no brains bloke. But with the industry facing a worrying shortfall of recruits, it's trying to reach out to potential newcomers. Top of its list - women.

A PEDESTRIAN is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car earlier today. (03/07/2007)

ROME, July 3 (Reuters) - The heir to the Agnelli family that controls Juventus warned on Tuesday that the club's big-spending days were over.

Fiat Yamaha will soon get a new MotoGP engine in an effort to close the power gap to rivals Ducati

Showa Shell Sekiyu KK (TSE:5002) is forecast to log a group pretax profit of slightly more than 35 billion yen (US$283.75 million) for the January-June half, down 33 per cent on the year but roughly 5 billion yen more than originally forecast.

Macquarie Media Group (ASX:MMG) is set to buy regional broadcaster Southern Cross Broadcasting (Australia) Ltd (ASX:SBC) in a deal valuing the company at $A1.35 billion ($US1.16 billion).

STX Group, a midsized South Korean conglomerate, said Tuesday its affiliate STX Shipbuilding Co. (KSE:067250) has won orders valued at US$4.7 billion in the first half of the year, compared with $1.7 billion a year earlier.

New Delhi — TO describe the most famous car strutting along India's roads today, think of some of the qualities associated with hot automotive design.

By next year, all 9-1-1 cellular calls may be re-routed from swamped California Highway Patrol dispatchers to their equally taxed Vallejo counterparts.

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By next year, all 9-1-1 cellular calls may be re-routed from swamped California Highway Patrol dispatchers to their equally taxed Vallejo counterparts.

Alfa Romeo's reentry into the U.S. market has been brought forward to spring 2009. The firm was recently aiming at fall 2009, but fast-moving Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne is pushing it ahead.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has a “educational” video on Price Stability. The video is intended to be a teachers’ aid. It, and associated teacher aid materials, can be downloaded from the ECB website here . For quicker viewing, the video can also be seen on YouTube.

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Seattle needs to overhaul how it investigates police misconduct to prevent inappropriate meddling from the police chief, according to a report submitted to the City Council Monday morning.

MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Share prices closed higher despite a sell-off in Parmalat ( Nachrichten ) shares following news that New York federal judge Lewis Kaplan has rejected the food group's motion to dismiss a class action by investors claiming billions of dollars.

"FUN!!!" What things have gone wrong with the car? 1. Clutch master cylinder. 2. C. V Joint Boots.

When you drive into a village these days there is often an electronic sign that flashes on to tell you how fast you’re going. That’s very useful . . . but not half as useful as a sign to tell you how much of a berk you look.

El fabricante de automóviles italiano Fiat comercializó 24.348 unidades durante los seis primeros meses del año en España, lo que representa un incremento del 17,6% en comparación con los datos del mismo periodo del año anterior y se convierte en la marca generalista que registró un mayor crecimiento en este periodo, informó hoy la compañía.

Valentino Rossi thinks a Casey Stoner victory in the Dutch Grand Prix would have all but killed off his own championship hopes for another year.

ROME _ Italian automaker Fiat SpA said Monday it has not reached a deal with China's Nanjing Automobile Corp., denying weekend reports by Chinese media that the two companies had signed an agreement over their troubled car production joint venture.

A MOTORCYCLIST on the M4 who hit an open door and crashed into the rear window of another car escaped with his life on Saturday.

June 19, 2007 Strategic Cooperation Agreement between DaimlerChrysler Truck Group and Fiat Powertrain Technologies Stuttgart/Turin - The DaimlerChrysler Truck Group and Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) announced today to have concluded a strategic co-operation agreement in the field of powertrains. The first step of this agreement concerns the long-term supply of light-duty diesel engines (FPT ...

TURIN, Italy, July 2 (Reuters) - Italian car maker Fiat wants its Chinese joint venture to stick to a production target of 300,000 vehicles by 2010, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday, after it fell short of 2006 goals.

Valentino Rossi put in one of the outstanding performances of his career aboard his one-off liveried 'Cinquecento' Fiat Yamaha at the Dutch TT today, taking a superb victory from 11th on the grid.

TURIN, Italy, July 2 (Reuters) - Italian car-maker Fiat wants its Chinese Nanjing joint venture to stick to a production target of 300,000 units by 2010, Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne said on Monday.

This weekend's British Grand Prix will mark the 30th anniversary of a major contribution by Renault. It was at the same event on 14 July 1977 that Renault debuted its RS01, the first-ever turbocharged Formula 1 car which became known as "the yellow teapot".

As part of a more general culture change within the company, Fiat's UK operation has changed its name.

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REIGNING MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden feels he has “nothing to lose” as he bids to restore a tarnished reputation in the second half of the season.

Colin Edwards took his special 1950s Dutch TT livery a step further on the grid at Assen, by wearing an Elvis wig.

New Delhi — TO describe the most famous car strutting along India's roads today, think of some of the qualities associated with hot automotive design.

VW limo names price: Prices have been announced for the revised VW Phaeton ahead of its September launch. A reprofiled bonnet, new lights and a voice-activated phone system are among the changes. Prices range from £37,996 for the 3.0-litre V6 SWB to £74,272 for the 6.0 W12.

MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - European auto manufacturers will struggle to maintain credit ratings in a very difficult environment despite expected long-term global growth in demand, Moody's Investors Service said in a report.

China-Italian firm, Nanjing Fiat, will be supplied with an extra US$390m through bank financing.