French automobile manufacturer Renault has expanded the Clio vehicle portfolio with the launch of new Clio GT 120 EDC. The new vehicle is powered by a 1.2L turbo engine mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox with twin clutches that ...
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Much of the architectural coatings market in Europe is in the doldrums at the moment because of a slump in the region's construction sector stemming from a general slowdown in its economy. During the first quarter of this year, European ...
An Opel Astra GTC variant powered by a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine promising more torque and improved efficiency is set to arrive in Australia next month. Following the engine’s debut in the Opel Cascada, Opel has announced ...
South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors has launched the second generation of its Rondo compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) in Australia. The seven-seater vehicle is made available in both the petrol and diesel variants including ...
Sustainability at DyStar is driven by the integration of sustainable practices into its daily operations and value chain. An annual award scheme linked to its Company-wide Sustainability Program, “Caring for the Future”, was ...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Renault a 400 million euro ($544 million) loan to aid research and development of its next generation of affordable, environmentally friendly vehicles. Announced at the Renault Group’s ...
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Australia bakery business Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses have launched carbon neutral bags across its network of 58 stores in Victoria. According to the company, the new bags are manufactured by Lombard The Paper People, and meet ...
The all-new BMW X5 will be available with both rear-wheel drive and a four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time, highlighting the German manufacturer’s pursuit of greater efficiency and affordability from its next-generation ...
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Towing capacity of diesel-powered Toyota RAV4 models has been doubled, following approval from Toyota Japan. Initially launched in February with a braked towing capacity of 500kg (550kg manual), the new 110kW/340Nm 2.2-litre ...
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Transport for London (TfL) has obtained a grant of GBP5m to buy new vehicles from Department for Transport's (DfT) Green Bus Fund in the UK. Major share of the amount will be used to buy 90 hybrid buses, which will expand the current ...
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Honda Automobile's Chinese joint venture, Guangqi Honda Automobile (GHAC) has started the construction of a third production line in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province with an investment of CNY59.3bn ($581m). The new production line will ...
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Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton could save $50 million over two decades by speeding up the conversion of street lights to LED fixtures from conventional equipment, a new report says. The city began a 20-year program in 2011 to install LED ...
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The petrochemical companies of the Gulf countries should focus on the sustainability of the petrochemical supply chain in order to help the sector develop further, said Saleh Al-Shabnan, the vice-chairman of Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical ...
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Jean-Pierre Labry, Executive Vice-President, R&M Middle East, Turkey and Africa R&M recently claimed that it has significantly reduced its ecological footprint over the past year, citing a new CSR report analysing the effects of a number ...
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Starting today, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) will showcase advanced automotive glazing technologies at its booth during the 2013 Japanese Society of Automotive Engineering (JSAE) World Congress, held May 22 through May 24 in ...
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