Monthly Archives: September 2013

Car payments remain top American consumer priority

Car payments remain top American consumer priority

The monthly auto payment is still No. 1 when distressed households have to pick which bill to pay, the latest payment study from TransUnion shows.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class to be Discontinued

Mercedes-Benz R-Class to be Discontinued in 2015

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has officially been withdrawn from the UK market. The car, which appeared in concept form as the Vision in 2002 went on sale in the UK in 2005, and after initially promising sales, has tailed off in recent years – leading to its demise.

UK Government boosts funding to relieve road congestion

UK Government boosts funding to relieve road congestion

The UK Government has announced an additional £80 million of funding to tackle congestion ‘pinch points’. The money will be in addition to the £190 million already allocated earlier this year to fund local congestion-busting schemes throughout England.

Denso acquires 50% of ADASENS, German driver-assistance company

Denso acquires 50% of German driver-assistance company

Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso Corp. is acquiring a 50 percent stake in ADASENS Automotive, a German producer of driver assistance systems.

Man faces trial in alleged $1 million trailer theft and recycling scam

The former president of a Slate Belt recycling facility accused of selling stolen trailers for scrap must face criminal charges in Northampton County Court, District Judge Todd Strohe ruled after a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Pennsylvania state police testified that Christopher Warnicke, 38, admitted he knew trailers brought to Fatzin Recycling in Washington Township had been stolen.