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California homeowners and cities prepare for drought by installing rain barrels and designing buildings to capture rainwater. The AP's Raquel Maria Dillon reports. (March 17)
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SOUNDBITE (English): Josephine Miller, Homeowner
"I'm going to have sweet pea flowers and snap peas on this tee-pee." :05
SOUNDBITE (English): Josephine Miller, Homeowner
"There's nothing...
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Lured by the prospect of lower car insurance rates, older drivers are taking driver safety courses where they're learning about changes in the roads, cars and technology, and how they can adapt to age-related challenges. (Feb. 27)
SOUNDBITE: Carla Hopke, AARP Driver Safety student:
"I took driver's ed when I was 16 and haven't taken anything since then. And things have changed, the roads have changed, rules have changed..."
SOUNDBITE: Julie Lee, vice-president...
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Limited licence plate lottery drives car rental market in Beijing
AP Television
Beijing, China - August 8, 2011
1. Wide of busy Beijing highway
2. Mid of busy Beijing highway
3. Close of car parked on the side of the road
4. Mid of bicycle lane with cars, parked cars, motorbikes and bicycles
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92-Cent Ultrasonic Sensor Drives Nippon Ceramic's Gains
April 11 -- The growing interest in self-driving vehicles is good news for one Japanese chip maker. Nippon Ceramic manufactures sensors that help autonomous cars avoid crashes and fit into tight parking spaces. Bloomberg's Jie Ma reports...
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VW Said to Pay Diesel Owners Up to $7,000
June 23 -- Volkswagen AG is reported to have agreed to pay owners of diesel cars up to $7,000 and fund a grant program to offset air pollution as part of a $10 billion settlement being negotiated after VW admitted rigging cars to pass...
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Cardboard car race shows off competitors' creativity and determination
Over 50 teams competed in a soapbox race in Taipei on Sunday, showing their creativity and determination.
Soapbox racers these days are no longer made from used soap boxes.
They come in all shapes and forms: a noodle bowl, a miniature...
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Volkswagen unveils 313mpg car in Qatar
AP Television
Doha, Qatar - January 26, 2011
1. Wide of unveiling ceremony of Volkswagen XL1 concept, zoom to Dr Ulrich Hackenberg
UPSOUND: (English)
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome members of the board for Volkswagen technical...
Bloomberg
U.S. Doubles Takata Air Bag Recall
May 5 -- The U.S. has ordered Takata to replace as many as 40 million more airbags linked to deadly malfunctions. This is the latest expansion that more than doubles what was already the biggest auto recall in U.S. history. Bloomberg's...
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Lamborghini's Huracán Hits Hong Kong
April 18 -- It can go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in just a fraction over three second, and with more than 600 horsepower, the latest, and hottest, version of Lamborghini's Huracan supercar is a sight to behold. Bloomberg's Yvonne...
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Adds statue discovered at construction site
1. Dignitaries digging into ground with shovels at groundbreaking ceremony
2. Dirt in shovels being held up for press, tilt up to General Charles E. Williams, Director of Overseas Building Projects (on left), and Clark T. Randt Jr., U.S....
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Brands compete for dominance at Casablanca motorshow
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4035217LEAD IN:Auto Expo 2016, the biggest event on Morocco's auto calendar, is getting underway this week in the country's industrial hub, Casablanca.Despite a growing population, domestic sales in...
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JAPAN: TOYOTA UNVEILS THE PRIUS - THE FIRST PETROL-ELECTRICITY CAR
Japanese/English
Toyota has introduced the first car that uses a hybrid of petrol and electricity for power.
The Prius (pron: PREEH-us) four-door small sedan will sell only in Japan and will cost 2.15 million Japanese yen or...
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Brands compete for dominance at Casablanca motorshow ++FIRST RUN 11 MAY 2016++
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4035217LEAD IN:Auto Expo 2016, the biggest event on Morocco's auto calendar is underway this week in the country's industrial hub, Casablanca.Despite a growing population, domestic sales in Morocco are...
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Transportation Secretary Foxx on Tech-Auto Tie-Ups
Aug. 25 -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx comments on M&A activity in the transportation industry and the future of autonomous cars during an interview with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West."
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Large car market to relocate
One of Cairo's most popular markets is set to change venue.
The used car market of Nasr City is to move to the southern outskirts of the Egyptian capital, a decision hailed as sensible by residents and criticised by vendors.
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Two-child policy boosts popularity in larger cars
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4033251LEAD IN:Seven-seater MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) and SUVs (sports utility vehicles) are growing in popularity and are generating increased interest at this year's Beijing Auto Show.Experts say...
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Fewer foreign brands on display at Moscow auto show
RUSSIA CAR SHOWSOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5:10SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION Moscow - 24 August 20161. Various of Lada stand,...
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Proud owners show off their vintage cars
LEAD IN: Vintage car enthusiasts have been rallying to the city of Prizren, in southern Kosovo for the 'Old Timers Fest'. Now in it's 11th year, the festival brings together classic and vintage car owners from all around...
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Porsche Said to Expand Brand With 2017 Station Wagon
Sept. 13 -- Porsche is reported to be expanding its brand portfolio in 2017 with the introduction of a station wagon. The vehicle will be the first expansion outside of the company's sports-car roots since the Cayanne in 2002....
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Sharing a ride takes off in German capital
GERMANY RIDE SHARESOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6:45SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionBerlin, Germany - 5 August 20161. Close of sign...
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The First All-Female Ferrari Rally in the U.S.
Aug. 10 -- Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott reports on the first U.S. all-female Ferrari rally. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Green cars may help reduce air pollution in China
It's a name that many Chinese car-buyers might associate with high performance, luxurious interiors, attention to detail, and a hefty price tag.
But British automaker Bentley wants its cars to also be famous in China for its...
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Two-child policy boosts popularity in larger cars
LEAD IN:Seven-seater MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) and SUVs (sports utility vehicles) are growing in popularity and are generating increased interest at this year's Beijing Auto Show.Experts say it's down to the policy change which now...