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Many new-car dealers not using voluntary fuel-efficiency labels: report

The Canadian PressMay 19, 2013 09:45
OTTAWA - A growing number of Canada's car dealers are removing fuel-efficiency labels that the industry agreed to display on each vehicle under a voluntary deal reached with Ottawa 15 years ago. A survey of almost 600 dealerships across the country found that the labels were attached to only 63 per cent of the new vehicles on outdoor lots. And vehicles displayed in dealer showrooms had the labels affixed just 43 per cent of the time. Some high-end models — BMW and Rolls-Royce, for example — had a zero compliance rate.

Beautiful cars in a beautiful setting: Lake Como's Concorso d'Eleganza

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 04:00
Held on the picturesque shores of Italy's Lake Como since 1929, the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is regarded by many as the most significant event in the classic car calendar and the one that does the most to celebrate the perseveration of historic cars and motorcycles. For three days each May, the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este and Villa Erba play host to some of the most beautifully conceived and immaculately maintained production and prototype vehicles and this year will be no exception.

Beautiful cars in a beautiful setting: Lake Como's Concorso d'Eleganza

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 03:45
Held on the picturesque shores of Italy's Lake Como since 1929, the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is regarded by many as the most significant event in the classic car calendar and the one that does the most to celebrate the perseveration of historic cars and motorcycles. For three days each May, the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este and Villa Erba play host to some of the most beautifully conceived and immaculately maintained production and prototype vehicles and this year will be no exception.

Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 02:15
Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution. The 45 bright red cars were launched by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD, which is partly backed by US investment titan Warren Buffett. Called the BYD e6, the five-door crossover sedans are powered by iron phosphate batteries and take two hours to charge, a statement from BYD said, adding that they can then travel for 300 kilometres (more than 180 miles).

LAN airlines suspends domestic, international flights in Argentina over dispute

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 23:45
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Argentina's airports on Friday after LAN Airlines S.A. temporarily suspended all domestic and international flights over a dispute with a state-owned company that is the country's sole handler of passenger luggage. The local branch of LATAM Airlines Group said all its flights in Argentina are suspended at least until Saturday because Intercargo refuses to transfer passengers on buses to and from airplanes, clean the planes and unload cargo and luggage.

Online reservation site finds users the 'happiest flight'

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 21:15
It’s not just about getting the cheapest airfare anymore, say the developers of yet another online reservation site who have added the ‘happiness’ factor into the fray. While, for most online airfare bookers, price and schedule remain the most important factors when purchasing tickets, Routehappy.com promises users that they can also help flyers find the ‘happiest’ and most comfortable flight.

Online reservation site finds users the 'happiest flight'

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 20:48
It’s not just about getting the cheapest airfare anymore, say the developers of yet another online reservation site who have added the ‘happiness’ factor into the fray. While, for most online airfare bookers, price and schedule remain the most important factors when purchasing tickets, Routehappy.com promises users that they can also help flyers find the ‘happiest’ and most comfortable flight.

Halifax Regional Council signs deal to buy New Flyer clean diesel buses

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 16:48
WINNIPEG - New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) said Friday that Halifax Regional Council has approved the purchase of up to 80 of its Xcelsior clean diesel 40-foot heavy-duty buses. The contract includes a firm order of 22 buses with options to purchase an additional 58. Financial terms were not immediately available. Production of the buses is expected to be start in the third quarter and be completed by the end of the year. New Flyer builds heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the United States.

Correction: Drunken Driving-Zero Deaths story

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 14:46
WASHINGTON - In a story May 17 about a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation on a blood alcohol threshold for drivers, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the definition of a drink. The standard definition of a drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of 80-proof alcohol. A corrected version of the story is below: Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended US officials recommend lowering drunken driving threshold to .05 blood alcohol to save lives By JOAN LOWY Associated Press

General Motors stock rises above $33 initial public offering price for first time in 2 years

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 13:01
DETROIT - Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years. GM shares reached $33.77 Friday before slipping back to close at $33.42, up 3.2 per cent. The auto giant sold shares to the public for $33 in a November 2010 IPO, but they've traded below that price since May 4, 2011.
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