Business | Automotives
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Thursday May 23
Nissan to recall 841,000 cars worldwide due to steering glitch
Cars sold in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Middle East are affected
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Thursday May 23
GM to invest $44.5m in Lansing
The automaker says it will build a 400,000-square-foot building next to the Lansing Grand River plant
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Thursday May 23
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks
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Thursday May 23
Ford to exit Australia as losses mount
The US carmaker blameshigh cost of doing business in Australia
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Wednesday May 22
Nissan could soar further on lighter yen
Favourable currency situation will be key factor in driving this year’s volumes
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Wednesday May 22
301 is more than just another number for Peugeot
Plans to develop a following in sedan range on top of its hatchback successes
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Tuesday May 21
McLaren Honda: Back to the future
My love affair with a Formula One team
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Tuesday May 21
Don’t slip up on oil changes
They don’t cost much but can save you expensive repair bills
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Tuesday May 21
Hybrid sales start to get a charge and lift
But sales are still confined to buyers who have already made up their minds
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Tuesday May 21
How the right engine oil can save you thousands of dirhams on repairs
A good oil can add years to your car's engine
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Thursday May 16
Tesla to raise $830m in stock and debt offering to repay outstanding loans
Electric car maker aims to repay outstanding loans to US Department of Energy loans with interest
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Thursday May 16
Daimler unveils new flagship Mercedes model to boost earnings performance
The new S-class sedan shown off at ceremony in Hamburg
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Wednesday May 15
F-Type is fantastic by any other name
Three versions of the two-seater are available with prices starting at Dh289,000
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Tuesday May 14
The Spanish Grand Prix: A (tyre)some race
Fragile rubber is forcing F1 drivers to slow their pace
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Tuesday May 14
Beware hidden extra car hire charges
All costs should be made known up front at the time of booking
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Tuesday May 14
How to rent a limosine or party bus
Five tips to keep in mind when choosing a hiring company
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Tuesday May 14
Thrills and spills on slippery Paris circuit
UAE drivers will need a relentless streak to see them through testing overseas
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Tuesday May 14
An unparalleled window display even for Harrods
An unparalleled window display even for Harrods
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Monday May 13
Hyundai dealer in certified used car programme
Opens dedicated facility in Dubai and only the second of its kind in Gulf
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Sunday May 12
Putting Jaguar and Land Rover to ultimate test
Future models to be tested in extreme weather conditions at new Dubai facility
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Friday May 10
Indian car sales on longest declining streak
Slides by more than 10% in April due to high borrowing costs, worries over sharp slowdown in economy and costly fuel
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Friday May 10
Nissan net profit stalls despite growth in sales
Company solidifies position as leading automaker in electric vehicles
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Thursday May 9
Ferrari focus remains on manufacturing
Ferrari stores worldwide generate 70m euros a year
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Thursday May 9
Tesla first quarter profit tops forecast
Ten-year-old automaker beats Wall Street estimates as global demand for electric cars grows
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Wednesday May 8
Toyota full-year net profit triples to $9.7b
The rosy annual profit underscores the recovery among Japan’s major automakers
Business Editor's choice
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Ramadan food cost rise forbidden
Ministry of Economy to keep strict watch for consumer law violations
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg
Xbox One is Microsoft’s first new gaming console in eight years
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Mariner of the Seas in maiden call on Dubai
1,020-feet-long cruise ship en route to Singapore and China
