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Hauling off the dead horses that couldn't outrun Oklahoma tornado
When a tornado rages across the plains of Oklahoma, the immediate focus is on people, pets and property. Largely forgotten are the horses, cattle and other large livestock caught in a twister’s path. These animals were thrown, twisted and...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Heavy Engineering, Tornadoes
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AAA: 31.2 million drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways. From Thursday through Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA. That's a small...
Tags: Human Interest, Petroleum Industry, AAA, Automotive Equipment, Holidays
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ITM '73: All About Roads
Traffic and road safety was a prominent issue on the editorial page of The Interior Journal 40 years ago, on May 24, 1973. A dark editorial cartoon by Jerry Alexander depicted the grim reaper preparing his scythe for highway fatalities; a businessman...
Tags: Brooklyn Bridge, Automotive Equipment, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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Former Chrysler, Fisker CEO launches venture fund with Penske
ReutersBy Deepa Seetharaman DETROIT, May 23 (Reuters) - Tom LaSorda, the former chief executive of Chrysler Group LLC and Fisker Automotive, is launching a venture capital fund with racing magnate Roger Penske to invest in technology startups. The fund,...Tags: Chrysler Group LLC, Penske Racing, Companies and Corporations, Indianapolis 500, Automotive Equipment
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Russia doubted as growth engine for business aviation
ReutersGENEVA (Reuters) - Russia, long touted as an engine of growth for the stuttering global business aviation industry, needs radical changes in its taxation and regulatory system if it is to fulfill that promise, a U.S. expert said on Wednesday. But the...Tags: Brazil, Embraer SA, Government, Russia, Moscow (Russia)
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Ventas de autos nuevos en EEUU subirían un 8 pct en mayo: analistas
ReutersDETROIT, EEUU, 23 mayo (Reuters) - Las ventas de automóviles en Estados Unidos subirían cerca de un 8 por ciento en mayo y el ritmo anual de ventas debería rebotar de vuelta por sobre los 15 millones de vehículos tras un resultado decepcionante en...Tags: Chrysler Group LLC, Nissan Motor Co., Automotive Equipment, General Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co.
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New car sales seen up 6-8 percent in May: analysts
ReutersDETROIT (Reuters) - Auto sales in May are expected to rise 6 percent to 8 percent and the annual sales pace should rebound back above 15 million vehicles after a disappointing result in the prior month, two research reports said on Thursday. Sales of new...Tags: Kelley Blue Book LLC, Pickup Trucks, General Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co., Toyota
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AAA, state police, Detroit Tigers team up to promote teen driver safety over Memorial holiday
DETROIT (AP) — AAA Michigan, the Michigan State Police and the Detroit Tigers have teamed up to promote teen-driving safety with an event at Comerica Park in Detroit. Representatives from each organization spoke Thursday morning at the home of...Tags: Holiday Vacations, Automotive Equipment, Holidays, Minor League Baseball, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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For U.S. auto factories, summertime isn't downtime anymore
The decades-old tradition of shutting down U.S. auto factories for two weeks around July may be coming to an end, experts say, pushed out by strong demand and staggered vehicle launch dates. With sales booming, Ford Motor Co., for example, said it...
Tags: Chrysler Group LLC, Services and Shopping, Automotive Equipment, General Motors Corp., Plant Closings
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Tesla Motors pays off Department of Energy advanced technology loan
Upstart electric car maker Tesla Motors on Wednesday paid off a Department Energy loan that had become a political hot potato. Tesla owed the federal government $451.8 million on a loan that was part of a special program to develop alternative fuel...
Tags: Tesla Motors, Inc., Hybrid Vehicles, Media Industry, Solyndra LLC, Elon Musk
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Ally to pay $2.1 billion to settle claims tied to ResCap
Reuters(Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc agreed on Thursday to pay $2.1 billion to settle legal claims tied to its bankrupt Residential Capital LLC unit, nearly triple the amount it initially offered to creditors of the subprime mortgage business. Ally hopes the...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), General Motors Corp., Mortgages, Assured Guaranty Limited, General Motors Acceptance Corporation
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Exclusive: Glencore, Trafigura deals with Iran may have skirted sanctions - U.N
ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Metals swap deals with Iran by Switzerland-based commodities giants Glencore Xstrata and Trafigura could have been a way of skirting international sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program, according to a confidential U....Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Metal, Weaponry, Tehran (Iran), Missile Systems
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