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Ford backs Spain Transit aid as EC launches probe - Just-Auto.comjust-auto.com (subscription)The EC has opened a formal investigation into what it says is a EUR25.2m (US$32.4m) "direct grant" to produce the Ford Transit Connect in Almussafes, Valencia. Despite the probe, the EC concedes Valencia is an area of high unemployment and low GDP, ...

Ford Transit Connect 2014: More cargo space, more passenger friendlyThe Weekly DriverThe 2014 Ford Transit Connect is more than just a compact utilitarian van-wagon ideally suite for small businesses, florists and taxi cab companies. The recently unveiled new model has seven seats and achieves an estimated 30 mpg in freeway driving.

CarDekhoRenault Duster Wins 'Best SUV of the Year 2012'; Exclusive Interview InsideCarDekhoThe recognition from industry experts and customers for both Renault and our products has been enormously encouraging and proof of the quality, reliability and acceptability of Renault cars. With the overwhelming enthusiasm from the market, the Duster ...

Renault Oman rolls out Q1 offer on selected modelsMuscat Daily“Renault cars are a true testimony of their brand concept of 'Drive the change' as their cars offer unmatched zeal and excitement to every driver. With our exciting Q1 offer this year, we have got an unprecedented response from people across the region.

TLTnews.netAvtoVAZ continues to prepare for mass production of Renault carsTLTnews.netAvtoVAZ continues preparations for series production of Renault cars. For the production of plastic products there were installed six new injection molding machines, which will soon be put into operation. The devices are designed for the growing ...

How to Check Your Oil on a Volkswagen [Video]autoevolutionEven though most Volkswagen cars have a "low oil" light on the dash, they are still equipped with a dipstick. Checking your oil is done pretty much the same way as with every other car. Even though the car checks your oil levels for you, it's best to ...

Automakers adapt strategies for IndiaWarc"While globally VW as a brand is considered to be stronger than Skoda, in India it is vice versa and that has impacted the sales of Volkswagen cars," said a source. "The VW Group is looking to change this strategy." Ford, meanwhile, is launching its ...

Brazilians pay high price for new carsNew Zealand HeraldBrazilians pay high price for new cars. 5:30 AM Tuesday May 21, 2013. ✩ Save. Facebook 0. Twitter 0. LinkedIn 0. Google+ 0. Pinterest 0. Email; Print. The world's giant carmakers skimp on safety, and a nation's eager owners feel the pain. Brazil's few ...

A student who had been reported missing after failing to return home from ...stv.tvFarah Ahmad was last seen leaving Cardonald College in Glasgow at around 1.55pm on Tuesday. The 19-year-old, of the city's Cathcart Road, was seen making her way onto Mosspark Drive towards Corkerhill Road. Police Scotland said her "family and ...

The GuardianOut-classed. Out-scored. Out-fought. Out-tikied. Out-takaed. OutThe Guardian... liberating him as he grew more and more angry and shouty. Eventually the staff had to break the door down like in a rubbish action film (set in the gents of a Glasgow restaurant). It would be bad if that happened to Watzke because it definitely ...

BBC NewsKevin Farrell jailed for supplying heroin in GlasgowBBC NewsA man who helped run a major heroin dealing operation from a council flat in Glasgow's south side has been jailed for five years and three months. Kevin Farrell, 27, from Govan, was filmed by police visiting the flat in the city's Pollokshaws area last ...

Glasgow confirms academic's papers were 'falsified'Times Higher EducationAfter its investigation was concluded last August, Glasgow would only say that none of its current staff were implicated in any wrongdoing. However, the university has now confirmed that the investigation “found evidence that data had been fabricated ...

Herald ScotlandModel citizen Lily is honoured for enterpriseHerald ScotlandShe will receive the Doctor of Letters for her "outstanding contribution to humanitarian and environmental causes" from the chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Professor Muhammad Yunus, who has advised her on the project. Backed by ...

Gig review: Kim Richey, GlasgowScotsman (blog)AS EVIDENCED by this gig's modest scale but capacity crowd, Ohio-born singer-songwriter Kim Richey has flown somewhat under the radar during most of her career, previously enjoying wider recognition as author of hits for the likes of Trisha Yearwood ...

Gig review: Steve Hackett, GlasgowScotsman (blog)“I KNOW what I like and I like what I know,” ran the chorus of sometime Genesis favourite I Know What I Like, one of the less meandering excursions by the classic English prog outfit to be given an outing at this show, and these words seemed to serve ...