Cubans awoke on Friday for the first time in half a century with the right to buy new and used vehicles from the state without special permission, but markups of 400 percent or more quickly dashed most people’s expectations.
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United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area now effective
A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014.
US auto sales falter in Dec. but still best in 6 years
December U.S. auto sales slowed a bit from the brisk pace earlier this year, but automakers still were on target to finish 2013 with the best numbers in six years.
Kia to unveil sporty concept at Detroit Motor Show
Kia will reveal its GT4 Stinger concept at the Detroit Motor Show on 13 January. The 315PS, rear-wheel drive sports car will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and get aggressive styling.
Qoros delivers first customer car
Chinese car manufacturer Qoros has delivered its first customer car less than a year after its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
