Monthly Archives: November 2013

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

The Twin-Up has a hybrid powertrain under its hood. At the rear is a lithium ion battery pack and 33-liter fuel tank.

Germany paves way for EU to rule on Honeywell car refrigerant

Germany paves way for EU to rule on Honeywell car refrigerant

Germany’s final report on risks posed by a new car refrigerant has been forwarded to the European Commission, clearing the way for a decision on whether Berlin had sufficient cause to allow Daimler to ban it and flout EU law.

Smart will unveil new ForTwo, ForFour models next year

Smart will unveil new ForTwo, ForFour models next year

The Smart FourJoy concept, shown at Frankfurt, was a look at what Smart may be considering for future models.

Lincolnshire Police launch ‘Angel Bear’ scheme

Lincolnshire Police launch ‘Angel Bear’ scheme

Lincolnshire Police is calling for knitters to get involved with its ‘Angel Bear’ scheme, which is designed to console children involved in a road traffic accent before the ambulance service arrive.

Man glad stolen motorcycle found after 46 years

Donald DeVault poses with a photo of his stolen motorcycle Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. The 73-year-old Omaha man learned last week that California authorities had recovered his 1953 Triumph Tiger 100 at the Port of Los Angeles. The bike was about to be shipped to Japan when customs agents who checked the vehicle identification number discovered it had been reported stolen in February 1967. The bike will be shipped back to DeVault in Omaha.

Donald DeVault wonders what kind of memories his Triumph motorcycle helped make in the 46 years since it was stolen, and he’s looking forward to making more of his own when it’s returned.