Linda Young – AHN News Writer
Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Reports of a rising number of Mini Cooper engine fires have caused federal investigators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to begin an investigation. BMW manufactures the car. NHTSA says its Office of Defect Investigations is trying to determine if a recall is needed. No injuries were reported in the dozen complaints of engine fires in the Mini Cooper sport coupes. So far, the complaints report the fires were in the engine compartment of Mini Cooper S models from the 2007 and 2008 model years, including the Clubman and Convertible models. Five of the 12 fires resulted in a total loss of the car. Eight of [...] Continue Reading…
Mini Cooper engine fires spark investigation
October 20th, 2011 
davidguide Toyota to export Indian-made cars to South Africa
October 10th, 2011 davidguide Linda Young – AHN News Writer
Toyota City, Japan (AHN) – Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) has announced plans to export cars manufactured by its subsidiary in India to South Africa. The company plans to begin exporting its “Etios” series sedan and hatchback. The vehicles are manufactured by production and sales subsidiary Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. (TKM). Both models run on gasoline. Toyota has manufactured vehicles in India for sale there since 1999. However, this will be the first time it exports to overseas markets vehicles manufactured in India by TKM. In a statement, TMC said that it would modify the Etios vehicles slightly to suit “lifestyles, consumer preferences, climate, road conditions and usage considerations in South Africa.” Exporting vehicles manufactured [...] Continue Reading…
Fullerton police officer accused of murder released on bail
September 30th, 2011 davidguide Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor
CA, United States (AHN) – A Fullerton police officer charged in the fatal beating of an unarmed, mentally ill man has been freed after posting bond. According to jail records, Manuel Ramos, 37, was released from a facility in Santa Ana shortly after midnight on Thursday. The veteran officer posted bond in lieu of the $1 million bail ordered by the judge in his case. Local reports cited Ramos’ attorney as saying family and friends helped the officer raise money for the bond. The previous day, a fellow Fulllerton cop who identified himself as Benjamin Lira posted an appeal on Facebook seeking donations for the family of Ramos. “I’m here to ask for your help and [...] Continue Reading…
U.S. under potential terrorism threat before 9/11 anniversary
September 10th, 2011 davidguide AHN News Staff
Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – The United States has stepped up security just two days before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks after the security officials claimed to have received a ‘credible bomb threat’. Department of Homeland Security said, “There is specific, credible but unconfirmed threat information.” The department added that it has taken all necessary steps to mitigate any threats that arise, adding that extra police and heavily armed officers have been deployed. Officials from Washington said that they received potential terrorism threat, which could come in bomb-laden vehicles in New York or the capital. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg described the threat as “uncorroborated”, but said that the authorities have boosted the security at all bridges, [...] Continue Reading…
10 killed in Pakistan bomb blast
August 31st, 2011 davidguide AHN News Staff
Quetta, Pakistan (AHN) – A suspected suicide bomb blast has claimed 10 lives and injured 17 others in the southwestern city of Quetta as the major Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr begins. According to Pakistani police, the blast happened while hundreds of people were going home following morning prayers on Wednesday. It is believed that the bomber wanted to target the Shi’ite mosque, but failed to reach it because of the road was blocked. Two women and a child were among the victims. In addition, several cars and a building also got damaged in the explosion. Although Quetta is home to both nationalists and Taliban extremists, no terror outfit has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.
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Used Automobile
August 25th, 2011 davidguide Some of the used cars is booming. Sector that will further strengthen the light of the rise in the price of car parts and design of the garage. Do you think the producers (and distributors) do it on purpose! Replace the starter brushes are no longer hunted, we are going to change the starter motor as standard! Replace the connecting rod bearings, difficult to repair “warranty” after surgery, a mechanic (the agent, distributor) gave way to replace the standard motor replacement And ‘certain that this intervention is most likely correct result of the operation, but the price! Thus, in these conditions can develop into a trade (buy / sell) of each used in the motor, such is the demand for Car maintenance budget, because [...] Continue Reading…
One billion cars traveling world’s streets
August 21st, 2011 davidguide Diane Alter – AHN News Trivia Writer
New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Patience is something you admire in the car behind you and scorn in the one ahead. A new report from Wards Auto claims there are more than 1 billion cars now traveling the world’s streets. And most of them are in the United States. According to the report, the U.S. has 240 million cars, or roughly 1 car for every 1.3 people. This ratio far outnumbers any other country, and has stayed constant over the past few years. China underwent the largest car growth rate, cruising past Japan, with 78 million cars, or about 1 car for every 1.72 people. China country is adding 20 million new cars [...] Continue Reading…
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US trade deficit widens as exports plunge
August 11th, 2011 davidguide Linda Young – AHN News Writer
Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The United States saw its exports for the month of June fall more rapidly than imports declined. U.S. exports fell by $4.1 billion to $170.9 billion, while imports fell by $1.9 billion to $223.9 billion and still exceeded exports. That fueled another increase in the U.S. trade gap with the rest of the world, widening the gap to a $53.1 billion trade deficit, the U.S. Commerce said. That was a bigger trade gap than analysts had expected and the largest since October 2008. U.S. exports dropped for the second month in a row to record their biggest drop since January 2009, with exports falling by 2.3 percent to $170.9 billion. [...] Continue Reading…
Concrete slab falls in Montreal tunnel
August 1st, 2011 davidguide Vittorio Hernandez – AHN News
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (AHN) – A large concrete slab fell on Sunday morning at a major Montreal expressway. However, no one was injured by the incident, which happened at the Ville-Marie tunnel. The tunnel is used by about 100,000 cars on an average weekend, according to Transport Quebec. The accident indicates the weak state of public infrastructure in the Canadian province. The 15-meter (49-foot) slab fell across three lanes, which led to the closure of the tunnel and caused gridlock. The concrete was a part of the roofing of the tunnel, shaped into a grill-like structure with holes to permit air and light to enter into the tunnel. Transport Ministry engineers are investigating the cause [...] Continue Reading…
