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Calgary-based oil and gas firm to admit bribing Bangladeshi minister

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Calgary-based oil and gas firm to admit bribing Bangladeshi minister

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Niko Resources, a Calgary-based oil and gas company, will admit in court Friday that it bribed a Bangladeshi minister in an effort to influence his response after an explosion took place at one of the company’s natural gas fields.

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Ford slides, Toyota surges in key quality survey

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Ford slides, Toyota surges in key quality survey

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Trouble with new technologies including a clunky control system for its radios pounded Ford Motor Co’s ranking in a closely watched quality ranking, just a year after the U.S. brand led its mass-market rivals.

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Volkswagen Shows Off Self-Driving Auto Pilot Technology For Cars

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Volkswagen Shows Off Self-Driving Auto Pilot Technology For Cars

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The future of driving, in major cities at least, is looking more and more likely to be done by high-tech computers rather than actual people, at least if the latest breakthroughs in self self-driving vehicle technology mean anything.

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Karnataka gives tax sops to Toyota’s second car plant

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Karnataka gives tax sops to Toyota’s second car plant

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The Karnataka government Thursday extended tax concessions to the Japanese auto joint venture Toyota-Kirloskar Motor Ltd for its second car plant at Bidadi in the state.

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Toyota Yaris breaks cover

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Toyota Yaris breaks cover

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The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched here later this year. Developed from an original concept of “compact outside – spacious inside,” the new Yaris shows Toyota further improving the clever packaging that was a hallmark of its predecessors.

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2011 Liberty E-Range Electric SUV. What do You Want to Know?

Friday, June 24th, 2011

2011 Liberty E-Range Electric SUV. What do You Want to Know?

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While you probably remember the great success and untimely demise of Toyota’s previous all-electric RAV4 EV, larger, pure electric SUV haven’t yet been attempted by major automakers.

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Toyota to reveal GRMN Hybrid concept at NA1 4rburgring 24

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Toyota to reveal GRMN Hybrid concept at NA1 4rburgring 24

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Co-developed by Gazoo Racing , the GRMN Hybrid Concept II is a slightly updated version of the concept that Toyota displayed at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon .

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Desk jockey looking for a budget pickup truck

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Desk jockey looking for a budget pickup truck

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Greetings Mr. Cato and Mr. Vaughan: I am a big fan of your advice and was wondering if you could help me with a little dilemma.

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Rockabye Baby: Next-Gen Yaris Spied

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Rockabye Baby: Next-Gen Yaris Spied

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While other subcompacts have become seriously stylish, the next-generation Toyota Yaris may settle with “less ugly.” BY STEVE SILER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN WILLIAMS FOR BRENDA PRIDDY & CO.

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How To Drive Badly & Lower Your Gas Mileage In The Real World

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

How To Drive Badly & Lower Your Gas Mileage In The Real World

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With gas-mileage standards through 2016 now in place , the EPA and NHTSA are turning their sights toward rules for 2017 through 2025.

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Toyota to offer bigger Prius in U.S. in fall

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Toyota to offer bigger Prius in U.S. in fall

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Toyota Motor Corp will roll out the hybrid Prius’ big brother this fall in the U.S. market, introducing a roomier version targeted at young families.

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Hyundai Genesis impressive on paper

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Hyundai Genesis impressive on paper

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Looking to buy a Bentley or a Maserati? Chances are you won’t fly-spec the volume of the trunk or how many windshield washer jets there are.

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