Monthly Archives: November 2013

London black cab the world’s favorite taxi six years in a row

London black cab the world’s favorite taxi six years in a row

The iconic London black cab has been voted the world’s favorite taxi for the sixth year in a row, for everything from cleanliness, knowledge of the city and quality of driving.

Car left dangling from motorway bridge after crash

Car left dangling from motorway bridge after crash

The car was left hanging off the motorway at junction 23, near Haydock. Credit: Highways Agency

Ukraine, Chevron sign $10-bn shale gas deal

L-R: Chevron's General Manager for Europe Derek Magness and Ukraine's Ministrer of Ecology and Natural Resources Eduard Stavytsky shake hands during a ceremony in Kiev on November 5, 2013

Ukraine and US energy giant Chevron signed a $10-billion shale gas deal on Tuesday that the ex-Soviet nation hopes could end its energy dependence on Russia by 2020.

Barrons Yuletide Classic entries invited

Barrons Yuletide Classic entries invited

Barrons is now accepting entries for the annual Yuletide Classic sale to be held on 17 December.

Toyota plaintiffs may benefit from ‘ghost’ theory

Toyota plaintiffs may benefit from 'ghost' theory

A key victory for victims’ lawyers in late October may give plaintiffs extra ammunition in their fight against Toyota  when lawyers head to U.S. District Court in Santa Ana in March to argue claims that Toyota vehicles accelerate without warning.