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Angry Brits use Hairdryers to Slow Speeding Drivers

March 20, 2017

In a small and usually sleepy seaside village of Hopeman in North Eastern Scotland, people have been battling with the scourge of speeding motorists. The problem had become so acute and in the face of apparent inaction by the local constabulary, local residents decided to take direct action themselves to make the towns streets safer. Equipped in Hi-Vis jackets and toting a hairdryer, local volunteers have taken turns standing by the side of the road mimicking a police speed trap.

5 Lazy Ways to Keep a Car Clean

March 19, 2017

My friend climbed into my car this morning and the first thing she said to me was: “When was the last time you washed your car?” In my defense, I parked my car under a tree yesterday and it had rained heavily, so on top of the layer of dirt, there was a scattering of gifts from nature – leaves, twigs and flowers. But admittedly, I procrastinate when it comes to washing my car. My friend’s question, which was more rhetorical than inquisitive, got me to thinking about how lazy people like me can keep their cars clean:

Vietnam’s Auto Industry in Doubt; Braces for Imports

March 16, 2017

Not for the first time in recent years, the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) is warning that some of its members in Vietnam are considering leaving the country for good, due to low local demand, poor development of support industries and a row over tax invoicing. Currently, demand for new cars in Vietnam is stagnant at around the 250,000 units per year mark, much lower than the 2 million per year racked up by close neighbour, Thailand. On average, a production line needs to run at about a 200,000 units per year rate to be profitable, but with the likes of Toyota, Mazda, Honda and Suzuki from Japan all trying to manufacture in the country, along with other notables like Hyundai and Peugeot, the chances of turning a profit are low.

Will Chinese Car Brands shake Europe up?

March 16, 2017

For years now, Chinese industrial giants have been studying and learning the ancient art (well, not so ancient) of car manufacturing from their European, American and Asian joint venture partners. You see, to operate as a car manufacturer in China, you have to have a JV with a local company, with whom you would share ideas and technology, and jointly develop some models, whilst all the time sharing production know-how.

Ford says Sayonara and Selamat Tinggal as Japan and Indonesia plants close

March 16, 2017

The Big Blue – Ford, that is – is admitting defeat in some of its Asian markets, with an announcement that it is to shut all its operations in Japan and Indonesia this year. According to various news reports, the Detroit giant “sees no reasonable path to profitability” in these two territories where it has struggled hopelessly to gain market share.