Daily Archives: August 5, 2013

Mercedes showrooms in France emptied in refrigerant dispute

Mercedes showrooms in France emptied in refrigerant dispute

France’s move to outlaw sales of Mercedes-Benz cars that use an air-conditioner refrigerant banned by the European Union is hitting dealers hard.Photo credit: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Obama emphasizes Keystone XL World climate implications

Obama emphasizes Keystone XL World climate implications

U.S. President Barack Obama pointed to the global climate implications of approving TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline during a wide-ranging Capitol Hill meeting on Wednesday with Democratic lawmakers.

How the Master Craftsaman Build the Nissan GT-R engine

Nissan has released a promo video showing how the 545 horsepower 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 VR38 engines for the GT-R supercar are built.

Daimler requests court injunction against French sales ban

Daimler requests court injunction against French sales ban

Daimler will ask France’s Council of State, the highest administrative court in the country, to lift a ban on sales of certain Mercedes-Benz models.

Ford surveillance system has got police officers’ backs

Ford Motor Co. has developed technology to give police officers more protection against someone sneaking up behind their vehicle.