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Now Ka's the new Bond star; As sneek previews go, sampling the new Ford KA on the set of the Bond movie Is about as good as they come. The Ka has a has a staring role as Bond girl Olga Kurylenko's vehicle in Quantum of Solace. JERMY HART traveled to Panam: Byline: JERMY HART LATEST Bond girl Camille, played by Ukranian supermodel Olga Kurylenko, is set to make her debut in the 22nd instalment of the 007 series, Quantum of Solace. And it looks like her car will play a starring role too. I visited the Quantum of Solace...; Tags: bond, car, FINANCE, Ford Motor Co., Investment, movie, Quantum Corp.; Research articles 2008-10-17
New iQ city car will cost you pounds 11,495: Byline: By STEVE HUGHES TOYOTA has announced prices for its new iQ city car, which despite being one of the smallest on the market, will cost up to pounds 11,495. That is almost pounds 4,000 more than a Ford Ka and is pounds 4,495 more than Toyota's own...; Tags: car, FINANCE, SALES, Taxes, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-10-17
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Commends GM on Progress With Chevy Volt; Recommends More Accurate Standard of Measure for Alternative Energy Vehicles: Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE released a statement in response to the proposed 100MPG rating for the Chevy Volt: The Progressive Automotive X PRIZE -- a multimillion dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles -- commends GM for its work in significantly...; Tags: car, FINANCE, gasoline, General Motors Corp., Insurance, Progressive; Research articles 2008-09-26
Fighting for their share of mar ket; Vauxhall, Ford and VW launch salvo at the credit crunch: Byline: RALPH MORTON THE new Vectra replacement - the Vauxhall Insignia - was launched at the British Motor Show last month. It goes on sale in January next ye a r. It's more stylish and far more convincing than any previous Vectra before it. Hence the...; Tags: car, FINANCE, Ford Motor Co., Taxes, VW; Research articles 2008-08-15
Luxury car makers caught up in crisis, BMW issues profit warning: FRANKFURT AFP — The German luxury car maker BMW joined rival Daimler on Friday in warning it would miss its 2008 targets, a sign that high-end manufacturers have been caught by the international financial crisis. BMW said it could not give a full-year outlook after its first-half pre-tax profit...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, BMW AG, car, FINANCE, financial, Manufacturing, phone; Research articles 2008-08-01

Letter: YOUR SHOUT - Low-paid are being hit hard: Byline: AP WHY is this government always having a go at people on low income? I refer of course to the proposed increase in car tax. Brown and Darting must think we are all earning MPs' wages and expenses. Millions of people just can't afford to buy so-called...; Tags: Associated Press, car, FINANCE, Taxes; Research articles 2008-07-04
Fuel-rich Texas also reeling from gasoline sticker shock: ODESSA, Texas AFP — Just six months after Lupe Alvidrez bought a brand new pickup truck for his wife, he drove back to Odessa, Texas to buy her a small car to drive instead. After looking at their fuel bills, he realized they would save about 300 dollars a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, FINANCE, income, Texas; Research articles 2008-06-24
Keeping track of plug-in car: Ask AP is a weekly Q&A column where Associated Press journalists respond to readers' questions about the news. Toyota has announced it will introduce a plug-in hybrid car in 2010. As with electric vehicles produced in the mid-1990s, it will be available only on a lease basis. What...; Tags: Associated Press, car, FINANCE, plug-in, Toyota Motor Corp.; Research articles 2008-06-21
Green car bonus to push French budget into red: report: PARIS AFP — An initiative which rewards buyers of environmentally friendly cars and penalises those who buy high pollution vehicles could cost the French government 200 million euros, the business daily Les Echos reported Thursday. France introduced the bonus-malus (bonus-penalty) system this year, giving a tax break for the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, FINANCE, pollution, Taxes; Research articles 2008-06-18
Technology From vAuto Helps Dealers Stock Used Cars: CHICAGO -- Franchised and independent dealers are using Internet technology developed by Chicago-based vAuto to stock their used-car inventories and generate profits despite rising fuel costs and declining new-model car and light-truck sales. The company is receiving more than 100 calls per week from dealers interested in learning more...; Tags: car, Chicago, dealership, FINANCE, Honda Motor Co., Investment, SALES, stock; Research articles 2008-06-10
Win One of Four Smart Vehicles -- The Walking Company and Simple Shoes to Give Away Popular Cars During Eco-Friendly Promotion: The Walking Company (NASDAQ: WALK), the world's largest specialty retailer of comfort footwear, today announced partnerships with smart USA (NYSE: PAG) and the Sierra Club for this summer's "Think Smart, Be Planet Friendly" promotion which will also feature the exclusive launch of Simple Shoes' (NASDAQ: DECK) new eco-friendly line...; Tags: Branding, car, FINANCE, MARKETING, Sierra Club, Transportation; Research articles 2008-06-10
Revenge Designs, Inc. Provides Shareholders Weekly Inside Access to Current Production Schedules: Revenge Designs, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RVGD), a specialty car designer and production assembler, provides a corporate update to its shareholders. Peter Collorafi, Revenge Designs, Inc. President and CEO, announced today as from Friday 6th June 2008 we no longer require the investor relations services provided on a trial basis by...; Tags: car, FINANCE, Honda Motor Co., shareholder; Research articles 2008-06-10
Definitions of economic indicators: Personal Income Income received by persons from ali sources. It is measured before the deduction of personal income taxes and other personal taxes and is reported in current dollars. Data is published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce. Nonfarm Wage & Salary Employment ...; Tags: car, FINANCE, income, job, SALES, Taxes, U.S. Department of Labor, worker; Research articles 2008-06-01
Green machines the focus for Ford; CHRIS RUSSON drives Fords new low emission ECOnetic Focus. This is his verdict: AN ARMY of eco-warriors is being deployed by Ford in what could become the greatest single initiative to clean up Britain's roads. A range of ultra-green models has been developed which could slash CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, resulting in cash savings for motorists. The new ECOnetic models...; Tags: car, emission, estate, FINANCE, Ford Motor Co., Taxes; Research articles 2008-05-30
Larry W. Sonsini Joins Tesla Motors Board of Directors: SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Larry W. Sonsini, Chairman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, has been elected to the board of directors of Tesla Motors, manufacturer of the breakthrough Tesla Roadster high-performance electric vehicle. Mr. Sonsini has gained international recognition for his expertise in the areas of corporate law,...; Tags: board, car, chairman, FINANCE, Investment, IPO, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Research articles 2008-05-13
Europcar: A new era for drivers of vans: Byline: By Ralph Morton Editor of Business Car Manager VAN drivers often get a bad Press, sometimes deservedly so for some of their driving antics, but the image of the typical van driver is changing. Behind the transformation are two forces: One is the rise of more upmarket...; Tags: car, FINANCE, Ford Motor Co., Insurance; Research articles 2008-05-09
Scottish driver Franchitti injured in NASCAR crash: TALLADEGA, Alabama AFP — Scotland's Dario Franchitti was injured Saturday in a crash early in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing NASCAR Aaron's 312 race here on Saturday. Franchitti, last year's Indy-car series champion but a rookie in the closed-cockpit stock cars that are the most popular...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, FINANCE, Investment, NASCAR, stock; Research articles 2008-04-26
No solace for Bond stuntmen after second crash: ROME AFP — The shooting of the latest James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" is proving dangerous for stuntmen after a second crash Wednesday in just five days left one daredevil in intensive care. The accident happened when the car used by two stuntmen rammed into a filming lorry...; Tags: accident, Agence France-Presse, bond, car, FINANCE, Investment, Quantum Corp.; Research articles 2008-04-23
Second elderly woman guilty in 'Black Widows' murder case: LOS ANGELES AFP — One of the so-called "Black Widows" was found guilty Thursday of murdering a homeless man to collect millions of dollars in life insurance, after her 75-year-old friend was convicted a day earlier. The 12 Los Angeles jurors found Olga Rutterschmidt, 77, guilty in the death...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, FINANCE, Insurance; Research articles 2008-04-17
Chrysler, Nissan team up on car, truck for North America: CHICAGO AFP — Chrysler LLC and Japan's Nissan Motor Co. said Monday they will expand their current partnership to include the production of vehicles to be sold in North America, Europe and other global markets. Nissan will manufacture a small, fuel-efficient car designed by Chrysler in its Oppama plant...; Tags: car, Chrysler LLC, FINANCE, Manufacturing, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., team; Research articles 2008-04-14