Automotive News

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:36 PM


British automaker Land Rover, recently taken over by Indian industrial giant Tata, told its employees Friday it will scale back production in light of an economic slowdown and the credit crunch.

Tata cuts Land Rover output as slowdown bites

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:36 PM

British automaker Land Rover, recently taken over by Indian industrial giant Tata, told its employees Friday it will scale back production in light of an economic slowdown and the credit crunch.

Strapped US consumers curb spending as inflation bites

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:06 PM

US consumers snapped shut wallets as a boost from tax rebates wore off and inflation soared in July, government data showed Friday in what could be a bad omen for an economy dependent on consumer spending.

Man City survive UEFA Cup scare

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:36 PM

Manchester City - thought to be the target of an imminent takeover by Arab investors - beat Denmark's Midtjylland on Thursday night after a last-gasp penalty shoot-out gave the English side a UEFA Cup lifeline. It took until the 89th minute for this second qualifying round, second leg to burst into life when doughty de...

Pernod Ricard to take over US distribution of Absolut

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:21 PM

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard sealed an agreement Thursday for US distribution of its newly acquired Absolut vodka brand starting October 1.

European shares stable in subdued trade

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:06 PM

European stock markets steadied on Thursday in subdued trade that focused on the banking sector after overnight gains in New York and earlier in Tokyo, dealers said.

Baby boy born with two heads dies

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:52 PM

A baby boy born with two heads in southwestern Bangladesh died after his parents decided to take him home because they could not afford adequate medical care, a doctor said Thursday. The boy, named Kiron, was born Monday by Cesarean section and died at home late Wednesday after developing a fever and breathing difficul...

Enforcement of child labor laws weak: US study

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:21 AM

Enforcement of child labor laws is weak across the globe due to lack of resources and corruption, a US Labor Department study said Wednesday.

Contractors ready for Ramadan

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:21 PM

The UAE construction industry is adequately prepared for the reduced working hours to be enforce...

Big Gulf demand for new $400,000 Roller

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:07 PM

Rolls-Royce launches the $400,000 Phantom Coupé in the Middle East on October 7 but unless you have pre-booked, chances are you won’t be taking one for a spin until the end of next year. Requests so far include having a drinks cabinet built into the car and matching the colour of the car with the female customers’ nail...