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Toyota To Add 8 New Cars For 'Driving To A Picnic' In Emerging Markets

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:25:25 EDT

The Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) wants to make itself king of the hill once more and reclaim the No. 1 global sales position from the General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) by adding eight compact cars for emerging markets, Reuters said Friday.

Hyundai Kia Automotive Group: Humble Beginnings to Global Prominence

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:51:46 EDT

The rise to prominence in the automotive industries for Hyundai KIA Automotive Group (HKAG) was capped by the acquisition of Kia Motors in 1998.

Strong May Car Sales Drive US GDP Growth: Kelley Blue Book

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:53:19 EDT

U.S. auto sales will likely reach a 14.2 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate in May 2012, the greatest year-over-year gain in more than 12 months, as consumers take advantage of credit and low interest rates to replace aging cars. Moreover, increasing car sales are now a primary driver of U.S. GDP growth, according to a Wednesday report by Kelley Blue Book.

Asian Stocks Advance Amid China’s Growth Pledge

Tue, 22 May 2012 02:35:15 EDT

Asian stock markets advanced for the second day Tuesday as China's commitment to stimulate growth in the world's second largest economy and signs of cooperation between German and French leaders buoyed sentiment.

Nikkei Gains Ground

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:19:08 EDT

Japan's Nikkei share average rose in early trading Tuesday, continuing Monday's technical correction as investors picked up bargains after last week's flurry of aggressive selling, triggered by concern over a deepening euro crisis.

Allison Baden-Clay: A Look Back into the Month of Her Disappearance, Death and Troubled Marriage

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:56:09 EDT

Three weeks since her body was discovered dead in a creek, the suspect(s) behind the killing of Queenslander Allison Baden-Clay has not been arrested. Reports of her husband’s affair have surfaced amid police investigations.

Drive From The Rising Sun: Why Japan's Car Companies Are Moving Manufacturing Overseas

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:38:35 EDT

Japan's vaunted automakers may soon stop building cars in their homeland for export as a soaring yen combines with Mother Nature's mood swings, and an aging population saps the strength of its domestic market, driving the companies across wide oceans and far from their birthplace.

Steve Jobs Dreamed of Crafting Apple’s First Automobile - ‘iCar’ [VIDEO]

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:15:00 EDT

Jobs' vision and dedication towards crafting innovative devices such as the iCar, never ceased in his short life span, although some were relatively hit-and-miss.

Japanese Asked To Conserve Electricity As Local Politicians Block Nuclear Restart

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:37:47 EDT

The Japanese government is asking businesses and homes to conserve electricity during the summer in order to avoid blackouts, but efforts to restart nuclear reactors continue to encounter resistance by political opponents of the national government.

Asian Shares Slump Amid Euro Zone Woes; Nikkei Plunges 2.99 pct

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:53:08 EDT

Asian stock markets slumped Friday as renewed concerns over euro zone crisis and lackluster economic data from US dented investor sentiment.

Asian Stock Markets Tumble On US, Europe Worries

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:53:38 EDT

Asian stock markets tumbled on Friday, following an overnight slump on Wall Street as weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and a deepening euro zone crisis dampened sentiment.

Lithium Demand Will Rise Significantly: Mansur Khan

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:14:02 EDT

Lithium is lightest of all metallic elements, with low density and high electrochemical potential. These are essential characteristics that make the element especially suitable for use in various power-storage applications, including electric vehicles (EVs).

David Cameron Speech on Euro Crisis and UK Economy [FULL TEXT]

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:46:30 EDT

The full text of prime minister's speech in Manchester

GM Ditches Facebook Ads Ahead of IPO, Rest of Auto Industry Stands By

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:58 EDT

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) rocked the automotive and advertising worlds with its announcement Tuesday that it will stop buying advertisements on Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB), a value of roughly $10 million a year, on the eve of social networking site's monster IPO.

The Rare Earths Industry Is Only Just Beginning: Jon Hykawy

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:56:02 EDT

Is the rare earths space an industry in decline, a bubble popped? Not so, according to Jon Hykawy, head of global research and a clean technologies analyst at Byron Capital Markets. Hykawy tells The Critical Metals Report in this exclusive interview that establishing a supply outside of China could breathe new life into this exiled market.

Google Gets Serious About Self-Driving Car Technology; Autonomous Vehicle Spotted In Washington

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:58:32 EDT

Google is getting serious about its self-driving car technology campaign. In an effort to make the driverless car legal on U.S. roads, the Mountain View, Calif. based company was spotted showing off the robo-prius on the streets of Washington, D.C. - just one day after Nevada became the first state to legalize autonomous vehicles.

Some 1,250 Qantas Maintenance Engineers May Lose Jobs

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:27:46 EDT

The unexpected gains in Australia's unemployment rate in April may once again be placed in peril with threats of job cuts in several companies.

Tesla to deliver Model S sedan early; stock jumps

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:00:02 EDT

Tesla Motors Inc will start delivering its Model S sedan to customers next month, slightly earlier than the electric carmaker had previously projected and a sign of progress for Tesla's most crucial launch yet.

Spain, Greece Send Buyers To German, US Bonds: Daily Markets Wrap

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:17:07 EDT

Anti-austerity momentum in Greece continued to weigh down markets with the prospect of the country defaulting or leaving the euro. Spain’s Ibex 35 Index lost 3 percent, led by bank stocks, while its 10-year yields rose more than 6 percent over banking-sector concerns.

Toyota Quarterly Earnings Up 500%, Shares Soar Despite Hard Fiscal 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:14:33 EDT

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) reported a 30 percent drop in income for its fiscal year ended March 31, but the company is nevertheless making headway down the road to recovery from last year's earthquake in Japan and floods in Thailand as income for January-March 2012 increased by a factor of five.

Pre-Opening Soy Complex Market Report

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:44:21 EDT

July soybeans were trading 13 cents lower late in the overnight session. China futures closed down 1.1% on the session. Palm oil futures in Malaysia closed down 0.5% overnight. Asian equity markets were weaker again off lingering concerns toward Greece overnight, but Chinese shares might have seen some fresh selling off talk of a possible delay in the upcoming five-year Chinese planning meeting.

Morning Gold Market Report

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:34:30 EDT

In addition to the obvious pressure from sagging global growth views, adverse currency market action and residual Euro zone debt fears, gold also appears to be under pressure from fears that Iran might be poised to sell oil for gold.

Morning Silver Market Report

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:33:30 EDT

A big range down extension in July silver puts the market down to the lowest level since January 9th. While the July silver contract filled an old gap with the slide overnight, the overall macro economic outlook doesn't look to provide any support to silver prices in the near term.

Toyota Profit Climbs Amid Improving US Market

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:06:40 EDT

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday that its net profit for the three months ending March 31 surged five times compared to a year earlier as the car market picked up in the US.

Toyota sees global sales of 8.7 millionn vehicles this financial year

Wed, 09 May 2012 02:21:03 EDT

Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> said on Wednesday it expects group-wide global sales to rise to 8.70 million vehicles in the business year to March 2013, from 7.352 million last business year.

Google gets first self-driven car license in Nevada

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:21:03 EDT

Google's self-driven cars will soon be appearing on Nevada roads after the state's Department of Motor Vehicles approved on Monday the nation's first autonomous vehicle license.

Toyota RAV4 EV Impresses, But $50,000 Price Shocks

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:30:39 EDT

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) debuted the new 2012 RAV4 EV on Monday in Los Angeles at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium. The new electric RAV4 will have a range of approximately 100 miles with a charging time of roughly 6 hours, but the high price of $49,800 MSRP could leave some would-by buyers shocked.

Eric McClure Crash at Talladega Results in Hospitalization, NASCAR Driver in Stable Condition [VIDEO]

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:36:50 EDT

NASCAR driver Eric McClure is in stable condition after a hospitalization that resulted from a crash Saturday during the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The accident, caught on video, happened after McClure skidded in a chain-reaction crash that caused him to hit an inside wall head-on.

Asian Markets Slump On Europe Election Results

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:11:56 EDT

Asian stock markets declined Monday after election results from Greece and France fueled concerns about Europe reviving the debt crisis.

Asian Stocks Plunge On Europe Elections, US Jobs Data

Mon, 07 May 2012 03:05:33 EDT

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as weaker-than-expected US employment report and election results from Europe weighed on investor sentiment.

Asian Stocks Gain On US Manufacturing Data; Chinese Shares Rally After Fee Cut

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:08:02 EDT

Asian stock markets ended higher on Wednesday as upbeat U.S. manufacturing data eased worries that the world's biggest economy had lost momentum at the start of the second quarter.

Asian Stocks Rise On US, China Data

Wed, 02 May 2012 04:02:11 EDT

The Asian stock market advanced on Wednesday as sentiment was buoyed following the release of improved manufacturing data in both the U.S. and China.

Keep your Pets Healthy, Happy this Summer

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:21:59 EDT

Ready for lawn parties, patio dining and treks to the dog park? Make sure your dog also has the tools to enjoy this season. Consider this your warm-weather pet checklist:

US Car Sales Rise In April On Demand For Fuel-Efficient Cars

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:03:09 EDT

U.S. light vehicle sales increased 2 percent in April to 1.2 million cars on continued high demand for fuel-efficient cars, and sales are projected to continue at a strong clip, maintaining an annualized rate of 14.4 million.

Rare Earths Miners Race to the Finish Line: Carolyn Dennis

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:14:05 EDT

The rare earths business isn't unlike a Formula One race, according to Carolyn Dennis, vice-president and senior analyst with Dundee Capital Markets. Companies are speeding to reach production and find strategic partners to grease the wheels to the finish. While several companies are laps ahead of their competitors, Dennis is watching a few names that could come up from behind.

Toyota posts April U.S. gains, GM lifts sales outlook

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:49:02 EDT

U.S. auto sales rose 2.3 percent in April, helped by strong gains at Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> and Chrysler Group LLC, as American shoppers looked to replace their aging cars and trucks and the broader U.S. economy showed signs of strength.

Toyota April Car Sales Rise 11% On Strong Hybrid Demand

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:24:49 EDT

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) U.S. April sales rose 11.6 percent, despite fewer selling days than the previous year, as consumer demand for hybrid vehicles like the Camry Hybrid and Prius remained high, the company reported Tuesday.

GM lifts U.S. sales outlook; Chrysler posts gains

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:35:03 EDT

General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co both reported a smaller-than-expected decline in U.S. new vehicle sales in April, and GM, the largest U.S. automaker, raised its full-year forecast for the industry due to a strengthening economy.

San Francisco Riot: Protesters Vandalize Cars, Stores [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:01:52 EDT

A small riot took place last night, Monday April 30, in the Mission district of San Francisco a day before plans headed by the Occupy Wall Street movement to bring May Day general strikes and celebrations to the US.

Japanese Stocks Plunge On US, Europe Worries

Tue, 01 May 2012 04:39:55 EDT

Japanese stock markets plunged Tuesday as weaker-than-expected US manufacturing data and news that confirmed Spain has fallen into a double-dip recession weighed on the sentiment.

Auto sales seen holding strong in April

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:49:01 EDT

Auto sales in April are expected to remain on pace with the previous month, continuing the momentum that saw America's appetite for new vehicles drive first-quarter demand to its highest rate in four years.

Abandoned Million Dollar Ferrari Missing at Government Auction in Dubai

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:54:20 EDT

Panic-stricken foreigners fled Dubai after the economic crisis of 2009, abandoning expensive supercars at the airport.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Likely Behind Deadly Newspaper Bombings

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:20:31 EDT

At least six people were killed in Nigeria on Thursday morning when suspected members of the Boko Haram rebel group attacked offices of ThisDay Newspapers.

Mind-Controlled Robot May Help Paraplegics Interact With Environment

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:28:49 EDT

Partial paraplegics can control a robot using thought, according to a demonstration at Switzerland's Federal Institute of Technology on Tuesday.

US Durable Goods Fall 4.2%, Biggest Decline In 3 Years

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:02:45 EDT

Orders for long-lasting goods sank in March by the largest margin in three years, hurt by falling demand for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Asian Stocks Rise On US Earnings

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:26:08 EDT

Asian stock markets advanced Wednesday as signs of an improvement in the US housing market and better-than-expected quarterly earnings from corporate majors buoyed sentiment.

Rare Earth Juniors Have a Five-Year Window: John Kaiser

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:28:02 EDT

John Kaiser, editor of Kaiser Research Online, sees 2015-2020 as a critical time for rare earth projects. Any later, he argues, and companies who have not reached production will be out of the game. In this exclusive Critical Metals Report interview, he profiles promising juniors in the space with t...

Ford wins "investment grade" rating from Fitch

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:49:02 EDT

Fitch Ratings upgraded Ford Motor Co to "investment grade" on Tuesday, a key step that could lower borrowing costs and brings the second-largest U.S. automaker closer to reclaiming its Blue Oval insignia.

Philips Reduces Dependence on Rare Earths for LEDs

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:13:19 EDT

Royal Philips Electronics has started working on a technology that will significantly reduce its dependence on rare earth minerals for creating its light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products.

US Auto Sales 1Q Speed Past Expectations

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:37:43 EDT

U.S. automobile sales last quarter beat predictions for the first time since 2008 as demand for small and fuel-efficient cars, strong fleet sales and pent-up demand drove sales up to 14.5 million cars on a seasonally adjusted annual selling basis, according to J.D. Power and Associates and LMC Automotive.