New Delhi keen to host F1 race in 2009
India, with a booming economy and more than 500 million people under the age of 20, is a strong candidate.
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Chrysler recalls SUVs after dozens of reported fires
The half a million vehicles to be recalled include recent models of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Durango. |
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Parallel importers heading for Leng Kee motor belt
Five companies which deal in grey imports will establish a major foothold in the traditional motor belt by this time next year
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Two cars up for grabs at Charity Golf 2007
Top golfers stand to win a luxury vehicle at the Charity Golf 2007 Tournament organised by AIA in aid of the Singapore Cancer Society
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F1 negotiations still underway
Singapore cabinet minister told wire agency that commercial negotiations are still ongoing
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Crunch time for KL as decision on Proton nears
In need of a turbo boost: Languishing from weak domestic sales and mounting competition from Japanese and South Korean car-makers, Proton needs an injection of fresh funds, ideas and new car models to compete in the region.
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New Vios gets entry-level version
The new Vios range starts from the manual 1.5 J at $48,288, right up to the 1.5 G automatic costing $55,288
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Motor racing-End of 'tyre war' signals change for F1 drivers
The Formula One tyre war that has been such a big, if unglamorous, part of the sport ended last year with Michelin pulling out and leaving their Japanese rivals as the sole suppliers. |
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ERP fee increase ahead
Expect higher Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges and more gantries to control traffic flow as Singapore's population expands
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Government pushes electronic stability control, rule to be issued next month
The government plans to issue requirements next month that new vehicles include anti-rollover technology, officials said Thursday
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Nissan recalls 1.01 million vehicles over gas tank problem
Nissan Motor Co. said Friday it was recalling more than 1 million vehicles because of problems with the gas tanks
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Demand for "green" cars rising fast
The number of Britons looking to buy "green" cars has risen three-fold over the past 12 months, a survey has found.
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Name your own plates soon for Singapore cars
LTA has been working with the motor trade industry and others to make changes to its systems to allow the use of personalised numbers on vehicles
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Automakers say: Look at cars not women
South Korean carmakers plan to cut down on the number of scantily clad models at the Seoul Motor Show hoping people will look at the cars instead.
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Baby locked in car for 45 minutes
Parents left key in BMW's ignition, so rescuers smashed window to save 6-month-old
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Fastlane: Hybrid technology for sale
Lotus Engineering and Lotus' parent group Proton are working on an inexpensive hybrid system for car-makers
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Income roots for parallel imports, adding extra warranty as sweetener
Insurer's strategy, which includes loans, may help it regain ground lost to agent-insurer tie-ups
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No fuss tags to replace HDB season parking discs
The more convenient method will benefit some 400,000 motorists who no longer have to regularly replace outdated season parking discs by next year |
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Motor racing-Singapore may announce F1 plans on Friday
Singapore may announce plans to host a Formula One grand prix as early as Friday, possibly ending months of speculation over a deal to bring a race to the city-state
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Singapore F1 announcement on Sunday?
20-man delegation led by S'pore government minister in Melbourne for further talks with F1 boss |
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Fastlane: Petrol Cab
Get ready to see more types of taxis on the road
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Beijing A1 Grand Prix dropped
The Beijing round of the A1 Grand Prix series, one of two in China, will be dropped for next season because the promoters cannot afford to cover the "huge" losses
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Raikkonen wins Australian GP on Ferrari debut
Kimi Raikkonen showed he's the man to step into Michael Schumacher's shoes at Ferrari, winning his first race with his new team at Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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COE prices rebound and increase across all categories
The only exception is Cat C for goods and vehicles which remains stagnant.
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Fewer COEs from May onwards
Number will be down to 127,021 a 9% drop from the 139,647 given out in the the previous year.
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Fastlane: Gas gets going
Diversified German company C Melchers to convert pertrol cars to run on compressed natural gas
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Honda recalls 298,231 vehicles across 13 models over manufacturing defect
Accord and Civic passenger cars and Fit and Life minivans are among the models affected
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Stamford Tyres starts no-frills outlet in Tampines
It offers tyres, wheels, servicing for cars, light commercial vehicles
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F1 Supremo makes pit stop in Singapore
Meeting with Ong Beng Seng fuels further speculation that Singapore is close to hosting a race
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Ford online forum may reopen after meeting with local distributor
Site shut down after it faced possibility of legal action |
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Fastlane: Pajero Power
Cycle & Carriage has launched the new Mitsubishi Pajero - the tough but comfy SUV that made its name in the punishing Dakar Rally.
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Up and up - COE prices
Prices for the second round of bidding in March continue to climb across the board
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Toyota senior executive acknowledges worries about U.S. political backlash
US lawmakers have charged that the yen has been kept artificially low, giving Japanese automakers an advantage.
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Let There Be Lights
Suggestions that could soon see night Formula One races held under floodlights have been met by a mixed response from drivers at the 2007 season-opening Australian Grand Prix. |
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Real-time bus arrival info at bus stops
LTA plans to roll out LED information panels at 30 bus stops, along with online bus journey planner.
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F1's Mark Webber comes to town
Media circus gathers as Australian F1 driver tries out Singapore's proposed street circuit.
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Aston is car of choice for finance elite
The half a million vehicles to be recalled include recent models of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Durango.
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Fastlane: A5 targets BMW Coupe
This is the A5, Audi's first attempt in 20 years at unseating BMW's 3-series coupe |
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Mazda reaffirms partnership with Ford
Mazda Motor Corp. reaffirmed its partnership with ailing U.S. automaker Ford Thursday in announcing a target for global sales of 1.6 million vehicles per year by fiscal 2010.
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YHI to adopt high-tech wheel-making method
Flow forming will raise image and brand value of YHI rims, says company |
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EZ-link card for ERP too
Next year, LTA plans to unveil ERP in-vehicle unit that can read contactless ez-link cards
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This cute mini-car is not a toy!
Nissan, which has just launched the Pino, is wooing young women with pink bear-shaped cushions, seat covers with hearts, a CD case that looks like fat red lips, and a colorful cover for a tissue box. |
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Singapore considers bid to host Formula 1 race
Singapore may bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix race as part of ongoing efforts to boost tourism, a trade official said.
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Fastlane: Hybrid Porsche coming
Porsche will unveil its hybrid Cayenne before 2010
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Lamborghini CEO says emissions a concern, but will not hurt exclusive car maker
Lamborghini's models, which include the Murcielago LP640 Roadster and the new Gallardo Superleggera, would not fall in line with EU regulations.
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Fastlane: Trail blazer
Nissan has unveiled the new X-Trail |
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