May, 2010
Vehicle Maintenance In The European Union To Change
On June 1, car maintenance in the European Union will see significant changes. Car-makers will be required to share repair information with shops, if they are authorized or not. This new law will remove the "block exemption" from antitrust rules that have, thus far, protected vehicle manufacturers.
New rules end car maker / authorized dealer monopoly
If ...
Explaining The Economic And Development Organization – OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) isn’t a group that Americans hear much about. The OECD is important for international economic and political party. The OECD does several things including suggest interest rates, forecasting growth, and provide development assistance to member and non-member countries.
OECD tackles many issues
The OECD is an organization with various ...
Hauling Big Stuff On Your Car – Roof Rack Or No Roof Rack
A roof rack might seem like a great idea for hauling snowboards, luggage, or bikes on your automobile. Roof racks, though, increase drag and reduce your automobile mileage very significantly. So is it work it to get the roof rack or is there an additional option available?
The effect of a roof rack
Yes, a roof rack ...
Many Laws In Wisconsin Not Yet Signed
Wisconsin state passed a first-ever set of bills intended to regulate the payday lending industry in that state. Regulations, passed by both houses of Wisconsin congress, are supposed to become law soon. These bills have encountered one hitch before they become law. Governor Doyle has yet to sign the bill. What kind of restrictions will ...
In More Than Two Years, GM Posts Firsts Profits
After the auto bailout of GM and Chrysler various years ago, General Motors has posted a profit for first quarter of 2010. The company has not posted profits given that 2007. GM is making a comeback, and made recent payments on debt from the auto bailouts. Ford Motor Co. also posted recent gains, so seems ...