It's official: <b>car</b> parking <b>prices</b> slashed in Worcester (From Worcester <b>...</b> |
- It's official: <b>car</b> parking <b>prices</b> slashed in Worcester (From Worcester <b>...</b>
- Cuba <b>Car</b> Sales Fail over Sky High <b>Prices</b> - Havana Times.org
- Toyota <b>Prices</b> the New Hydrogen Fuel Cell <b>Car</b> - June 26, 2014 <b>...</b>
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans - The <b>Car</b> Connection
| It's official: <b>car</b> parking <b>prices</b> slashed in Worcester (From Worcester <b>...</b> Posted: 01 Jul 2014 01:47 AM PDT It's official: car parking prices slashed in WorcesterUpdated 4:16pm Tuesday 1st July 2014 in News By Tom Edwards
A RAFT of new parking charges in Worcester can today be revealed - and will launch from Monday, July 21. Your Worcester News can reveal how the new-look Conservative leadership has struck an agreement with city council managing director Duncan Sharkey for a series of big reductions. The changes, described as "great news" by traders, include: - £1 after 7pm across the city and just 40p for just minutes at eight selected sites, as your Worcester News revealed was likely last Friday - 60p for half-an-hour at Copenhagen Street, Cornmarket and Providence Street, a 50 per cent reduction - Four hours for £5 at Copenhagen Street, Cornmarket and Providence Street compared to the current price of £6, and six hours for £7.50 at the same sites compared to £10 now - All three of those car parks will also charge £10 for 24 hours, down from £15 - Among the other reductions is £3 for six hours at Croft Road, compared to £5 now The 40p for 30 minutes will apply to Cattle Market, King Street, Newport Street, St Martin's Gate, Clare Street, Commandery Road, Orchard House and Croft Road. By law the council must wait 21 days for the charges to start, and is sorting out new signs to reflect the price changes. The move means all the rises agreed by the old Labour leadership, which was ousted from office in June, have been reversed. When the prices went up it led to criticism from city traders, with around 30 High Street names and 150 shoppers signing a petition. Adrian Field, from Worcester's Business Improvement District, which represents the shops, said: "It's great news for the evening economy, excellent news for the city generally and I think it'll be universally welcomed. "It's a bit of a no-brainer for us, nobody wants to see rises." The promotion is a technically a temporary one until the end of October, but by then the city's Tory administration intends to ratify permanent changes at September's full council meeting. Councillor Simon Geraghty, the leader, said: "This is something we campaigned on and we wanted to act quickly to help the city." The opposition Labour group say the cuts come despite car parking income being 3.8 per cent up since April. Councillor Richard Boorn, the party's finance spokesman, said: "More people are currently parking up despite the higher prices - there's no disagreement over trying to increase footfall but I do question the financial aspect of this." DELIGHT FOR RIVERSIDE CAFE AS COACH AND LORRY PRICES COME DOWN THE price reductions have also been welcomed by a Worcester riverside cafe - as it includes big changes for lorries and coaches. After a revolt from holiday firms the council is slashing the current £10 price for coaches to use Croft Road car park back to £5. Last month your Worcester News revealed how Chris Wise, who runs Cafe Severn on the Quay directly opposite the site, said coaches were threatening to boycott his business after the controversial rise. On top of the reduction, prices for lorries to use it will go from £25 back to the original £5. Mr Wise said the changes were "a positive step in the right direction" for the city. Many of the lorry drivers and coach firms had signed a petition in his cafe criticising the old rises. "Since the coach prices were put up to £10 in April the city has effectively been boycotted by coach parties," he said. "That's hit my business and it's hit trade across Worcester." Councillor Marc Bayliss, deputy leader and the cabinet member for economic prosperity, said: "I'm delighted that we're slashing prices just in time for the school holidays. "We're confident these steps we're taking will give our great city a welcome boost at the height of summer."  |
| Cuba <b>Car</b> Sales Fail over Sky High <b>Prices</b> - Havana Times.org Posted: 01 Jul 2014 06:07 AM PDT  A 2011 used Hyundai Accent was priced at the equivalent of US 51,000. HAVANA TIMES — Cubans purchased only 50 cars and four motorbikes after the reform last January that allows for the state car dealers to "freely" sell new and used vehicles, according to official media reported on Tuesday. New vehicle sales no longer require a "letter of authorization" from the government, although state dealers offered from the beginning the new and used cars at astronomical prices. The profits, according to the government, are to go to improve public transportation. The 50 cars and four motorcycles sold the state reported revenue 1,283,000 convertible pesos (the US dollar equivalent), Radio Rebelde said on its website. The average sale price of the vehicles was $23,800, with the vast majority being used cars. The opening for new car sales announced by the government of Raul Castro in December 2013, came after decades of restrictions. Market liberalization, however, caused unrest in the population due to the sky-high prices, which multiplied by up to eight times the price of the autos on the international market.  New 2013 Peugeot cars were priced up to $269,000. Many new cars from European manufacturers were offered at prices of over $100,000 with a Peugeot 508 model topping the list at $269,000. The average wage in Cuba's state sector is around $20 a month. In Cuba it was not possible to buy new cars for decades. The Castro government abolished the free automotive market shortly after the triumph of the 1959 revolution. The State then maintained for decades a control on the purchase and delivery of vehicles, usually given as rewards for service to some officials or doctors. Cars in Cuba are known for being one of the oldest in the world. On the streets of Havana abound American-made cars from the first half of the 20th century, and Soviet models like the Lada or Moskovich. Lately there are more Chinese-made cars. |
| Toyota <b>Prices</b> the New Hydrogen Fuel Cell <b>Car</b> - June 26, 2014 <b>...</b> Posted: 26 Jun 2014 03:30 PM PDT Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Analyst Report) has revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan. The automaker first launched the vehicle as a concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Toyota plans to launch the vehicle in Japan by Apr 2015. The automaker will be charging around 7 million yen for the vehicle (excluding consumption tax), which will be available at Toyota and Toyopet dealerships in Japan. Subsequently, Toyota is also planning to launch the vehicle in the U.S. and Europe by summer 2015. However, sales will be limited only to locations where hydrogen refueling infrastructure is established. Toyota is increasing its focus on developing environment-friendly vehicles. For this it emphasizes on three principles – utilization of diverse energy sources; development of efficient, low-emission vehicles; and bringing about positive environmental changes by popularizing these vehicles. Hydrogen, which can be produced from a wide variety of energy sources, like solar and wind power, is considered to be an efficient alternative fuel. Besides offering higher energy density than batteries, it is also easy to store. Toyota has been developing fuel cell vehicles for over 20 years. These vehicles generate electricity through chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The automaker has undertaken several initiatives to improve the fuel cell systems. The new hydrogen fuel cell sedan's performance is similar to that of the gasoline engine vehicles. It provides a range of about 700 km and gets refueled within 3 minutes. The emission is also not a problem as it emits only water vapor. Toyota believes fuel cell vehicles are ideal environment-friendly vehicles as they do not emit carbon dioxide. Toyota currently holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF - Snapshot Report), Gentherm Incorporated (THRM - Snapshot Report) and Tower International, Inc. (TOWR - Snapshot Report) are some better-ranked automobile stocks. All these stocks carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans - The <b>Car</b> Connection Posted: 01 Jul 2014 04:05 AM PDT The Basics:The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is an iconic people mover, cargo hauler, and general utility vehicle, capable of an incredibly diverse range of duties and functions. For the 2015 model year, the U.S.-market gets a new feature: 4x4 drive with low-range function. Paired exclusively with the 3.0-liter V-6 BlueTEC diesel engine, which generates 188 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, the new 4x4 option for the Sprinter increases its all-weather and all-terrain capability. The body is lifted by 4.3 inches in the front and 3.1 inches in the rear on 4x4 models as well, increasing ground clearance to afford 20 percent high slope-climbing ability. Activation of the 4x4 system requires a simple button push, which also activates the 4ETS electronic traction system with load-adaptive ESP to help improve its tractive ability. The low-range gear is an optional add-on that further enhances rough terrain and steep slope ability. Aside from the new 4x4 options, the 2015 Sprinter carries forward the same equipment, features, and styling as the 2014 model. This includes the visual updates made last year, such as the new front bumper, higher hood, and revised tail lights. Upgrades to available safety technology also carry forward, including Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Highbeam Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist. Brake Assist Pro and Adaptive Brake Assist further improve accident avoidance ability. For non-4x4 models, a second diesel engine option is available, a 2.1-liter four-cylinder rated at 161 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Four-cylinder models come standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Despite its size and utilitarian roots, the Sprinter can be a surprisingly easy vehicle to drive, navigation sharp corners and offering good visibility thanks to intelligent design and layout. Likewise, it can be quite comfortable, both up front, where improved seat cushions enhance all-day comfort, and in the rear, especially when outfitted with some of the more luxurious configurations available from the Preferred Upfitter program. Standard features on the versatile Sprinter van include a 5.8-inch color display, Bluetooth connectivity, SD media input, a USB 2.0 connection, and auxiliary input. A backup camera is available as an option, as is Parktronic parking assist. Navigation is also optional, provided by the Becker MAP PILOT system. Unlike many vehicles on the market, the Sprinter is available in both standard form and in highly customizable "upfitted" forms. More than 80 of Preferred Upfitters are available to customize Sprinter configurations, from specialized work trucks to luxurious transportation vehicles. According to Mercedes-Benz, 75 percent of all Sprinters are sold with some form of upfitted modification. The 4x4 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter goes on sale in the first quarter of 2015. Likes:
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