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Rayongs Auto Industry Picks Up Speed

Siripun Sinbuathong 06.12.2009
A ‘Soft, Safe, Sexy Auto’ named ‘Spria’ Set to Make Impact on Pattaya Roads

A safe 137 kilogram auto getting 42 kilometers per liter with soft foam on the outside is no longer a crazy dream. Mr. Lon Ballard, the inventor and a local resident, has used 90% reinforced foam construction to offer pedestrian and passenger protection. It can reach speeds of over 110 kph and it is unsinkable. It floated like a boat during safety testing in the ocean.

Rayongs Auto Industry Picks Up Speed

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Thailand’s auto parts industry has recovered faster than expected making the years growth shrink no more than 25% year-on-year.

Obama asserts control over the auto industry

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry Monday, bluntly rejecting turnaround plans by General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, demanding fresh concessions for long-term federal aid and raising the possibility of quick bankruptcy for either ailing auto giant.

GM CEO Wagoner forced out

DETROIT (AP) -- Time and time again, General Motors Corp.’s board of directors reaffirmed its support for Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, even as the company piled up billions of dollars in losses and begged for government loans to stay alive.


 

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