Germany plans to protect Opel's assets from creditors if parent General Motors is forced into bankruptcy in the US next month, economy minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg was quoted as saying at the weekend.
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Germany has a plan to protect the assets of carmaker Opel from creditors if its U.S. parent General Motors is forced into bankruptcy next month, German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said.
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Germany has a plan to protect the assets of carmaker Opel from creditors if its U.S. parent General Motors is forced into bankruptcy next month, German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Friday that the Obama administration will provide "substantial support" to troubled lender GMAC, a vital provider of financing for the domestic auto industry.
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Every year, thousands of motocross fans and enthusiasts make their way to Las Vegas for the finals of the Supercross Race series. At the 2009 event, 5,000 excited fans gathered at the Orleans Arena for the much anticipated Mini AMA/Maxxis Supercross race. Many of those in attendance were unaware that history was about to be made. To promote greener sport riding, event coordinators were holding the first ever electric motocross event.
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BMW, a German manufacturer of fine automobiles, found a US Manufacturer of Electrical wire and cable, Philatron, to power the new Electric MINI E. This discovery came by finding that Philatron has the most extensive UL listing for EV cable than any other wire and cable company in the world.
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Whitby, ON - MINI Canada has debuted a new spring campaign to promote the MINI hatchback and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MINI brand. The new campaign will feature advertising in both traditional mediums as well as some newer avenues. The campaign, which focus on the performance, individuality and heritage of the MINI brand, will feature transit shelter ads, superboards and online banners as well as resto- bars and fitness ads, and grocery store adbars.
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Michigan's congressional delegation wants the Obama administration to help car dealers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers obtain more financing. The 17-member delegation, led by Democratic Sens.
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Works F1 hatch to top bill at MINI United celebration
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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning.
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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning.
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"With a view on the biofuels industry that ranges from the advanced agricultural seed we sell through Pioneer Hi-Bred to the new advanced biofuels technologies we are bringing to market including cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol, we find ourselves with a unique perspective on the Obama administration announcement to create a Biofuels Interagency Working Group.
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"With a view on the biofuels industry that ranges from the advanced agricultural seed we sell through Pioneer Hi-Bred to the new advanced biofuels technologies we are bringing to market including cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol, we find ourselves with a unique perspective on the Obama administration announcement to create a Biofuels Interagency Working Group.
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A small group of Chrysler LLC's lenders on Tuesday raised further objections to the Obama administration's plan for a quick dash through bankruptcy and called on the judge overseeing the case to block the effort.
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Ultra-efficient city car takes firm into new territory – and could be the true spiritual successor to the Mini!
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German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg cautioned against waiting too long to settle on a bidder for General Motors unit Opel, saying a decision could come this month.
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Munich/Vienna. When fashion and music come together at the Life Ball, the result will always be something fascinating and unique - the new Life Ball MINI created in Katy Perry style by American designer duo The Blonds.
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In today's News Brake: Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne makes a pitch for GM Europe; we get a picture of the Mini Crossman; and Ford delays a diesel engine for the F-150 ... But Wait, There's More!
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Today, our illustrators have devised a rendition of what the 2011 Mini Crossman will look like, and it should fit in well within the brands lineup.
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Today, our illustrators have devised a rendition of what the 2011 Mini Crossman will look like, and it should fit in well within the brands lineup.
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