The Lehman executive, the betraye... Dec 20, 2008
The Lehman executive, the betrayed wife, the Playboy model and the case of $5m shares scam - Times Online. Win a weekend for two at K West Hotel & Spa. (New York Post -- Business)
Monsoon appeals for ?contribution... Dec 20, 2008
Monsoon appeals for contributions from suppliers as retailing struggles - Times Online. Win a weekend for two at K West Hotel & Spa. (New York Post -- Business)
Lenders fail to pass on cheaper borrowing costs Dec 19, 2008
Lenders fail to pass on cheaper borrowing costs. Save 20% at Smythson. (Times Online)
Recycled metal ends up on the scrap heap Dec 19, 2008
"By the time we get to see many vehicles, they are already so broken down you couldn't tell if it was a Rolls-Royce or an old Valiant," he said. Some fringe dwellers have opened up in recent boom times, operating less legitimate businesses, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anglo Irish chairman resigns over... Dec 19, 2008
Anglo Irish chairman resigns over loan switch - Times Online. Win a weekend for two at K West Hotel & Spa. (New York Post -- Business)
Driven: world's best car Dec 18, 2008
But and you can trust me on this one it does for Rolls-Royce. The first sign is that the people at Rolls-Royce South Africa don't look at you through half an eye when they say it ... From the driving seat the Spirit of Ecstasy, that famous Rolls-Royce mascot, seems impossibly far away. (iAfrica.com)
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Permira backer to raise 200m and cut funding - Times Online. Save 20% at Smythson. (New York Post -- Business)
Retail sales unexpectedly rise 1.... Dec 18, 2008
Retail sales unexpectedly rise 1. 5% in November - Times Online. (New York Post -- Business)
Bmi tests the water with inflight texting trial Dec 17, 2008
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Anglo American cuts spending plans by 50% - Times Online. Save 20% at Smythson. (New York Post -- Business)
Sir Tom Hunter to lose part of Wy... Dec 17, 2008
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Bank of England considered bigger... Dec 17, 2008
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Contractor Sentenced For Bribing Cunningham Dec 16, 2008
4 million in bribes, including money that helped pay for a North County mansion, a yacht in the nation's capital, a Rolls-Royce car and antiques. Federal prosecutors said that Wade had been helpful in developing evidence against the congressman and two San Diego natives -- Brent Wilkes and Kyle "Dusty" Foggo -- in their contracting fraud cases. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
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Bank Governor forecasts inflation will hit 1% - Times Online. Save 20% at Smythson. (New York Post -- Business)
Sequel to 'The Phantom' to be filmed in Australia Dec 15, 2008
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Global Car Crisis Far From Over, Executives Say Dec 14, 2008
German premium car maker BMW, which also sells Mini cars and Rolls-Royce limousines, is putting up financial aid to its German dealer network for at least 100 million euros ($132. 7 million), according to WirtschaftWoche weekly. (ABC News -- Wire)
Councils examine national... Dec 14, 2008
Councils examine national bank plan - Times Online. Celebrate the New Year with Elton John at the 02. (New York Post -- Business)
A good auto repair shop Dec 13, 2008
"Tom, people who can afford a car in Calcutta are wealthy, and they usually drive a Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Porsche, Lincoln, or a Cadillac, and NOT a camel! i.e. Sheiks and the like.". I still found myself declining the offer, after watching the reaction on my wife's face to the possibility. (CNN)
Porsche will skip Toronto auto show Dec 13, 2008
Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Suzuki will also skip the Detroit show next month as automakers trim their budgets in a difficult economy. (). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Grim holidays loom with s... Dec 13, 2008
Rolls-Royce said this week that it would cut 150 jobs at its factory in East Kilbride, Scotland. British Airways said that it would lose more than 100 jobs at Gatwick and CN Group, a publisher in Carlisle, will eliminate 40 positions. (New York Post -- Business)
Unions deny offering pay cut to keep Corus jobs Dec 12, 2008
Rolls-Royce plans to cut 140 jobs at its assembly and test facility in Derby, part of the group's civil aerospace business, while Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata, has introduced a four-day week and is seeking 600 voluntary redundancies. . (guardian.co.uk)
HBOS reveals 8bn charge... Dec 12, 2008
HBOS reveals 8bn charge ahead of merger vote - Times Online. Celebrate the New Year with Elton John at the 02. (New York Post -- Business)
Google must stop snooping on us Dec 7, 2008
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British Government Talks to Car Manufacturers Dec 7, 2008
The ministry said in a statement that car makers including Toyota, General Motors, Nissan and Rolls-Royce discussed concerns over liquidity. The government promised to ask the European Investment Bank to provide loans to the car industry. (ABC News -- Wire)
Into High Gear Dec 7, 2008
His showroom is loaded with the nameplates of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche. The sales executive said sales of some Rolls-Royce models, like the Drophead Coupe and Phantom, priced at about 440,000, are among the best-sellers - about one a week moved off the lots in the past eight weeks. (New York Post -- Business)
BMW sales dip more than a quarter Dec 6, 2008
November sales at BMW's luxury Rolls-Royce arm were down 18. 5. (BBC News)
Petrol to cost Rs 5 less Dec 6, 2008
Aerospace engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has appointed Anil Shrikhande as president of its India operations. ET Debates. (India Times)
Elite Chinese urged to buy, buy, buy Dec 6, 2008
"I can't understand why he wants to have a credit card. I never want to owe anybody in my entire life, but he said a lot of his classmates have one, so he wants it too. "All he wants is to make himself look cool when he buys luxuries like Nike and Adidas and gifts for his girlfriend," she sighs. There are initial signs that the younger generation may be prevailing. Despite the manufacturing slowdown, strong retail sales growth in October offered hope for the Chinese economy, according to Merrill... (USA Today -- Money)
Honda pulls out of Formula One Dec 5, 2008
Honda pull out of Formula One- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Honda pull out of Formula One5 Dec 2008, 1127 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Hotels offer outrageous perks for your pets Dec 4, 2008
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Job trends during times of turbulence Dec 4, 2008
British engine maker Rolls-Royce will shed between 1,500 and 2,000 jobs worldwide next year. Carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen announced plans to slash 3,550 jobs as the automobile sector struggles with the global economic crisis. (India Times)
James Bond Lotus sells at auction Dec 3, 2008
The first registration issued in Nottingham in 1903, AU1 was fitted to the Rolls Royce Phantom III used by arch villain Goldfinger in the film, as AU is the chemical symbol for gold in the periodic table. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Broadcasters' web TV 'limits competition' Dec 3, 2008
Broadcasters' web TV 'limits competition' - Times Online. Win a fitness package worth more than 3,000. (Times Online)
Tesla hires Harley-Davidson exec to head sales Dec 3, 2008
Prior to joining Harley-Davidson, van der Sande held various marketing and dealer development roles at Nissan Europe and Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. San Carlos-based Tesla said Van der Sande -- a Dutch native who speaks four languages and has lived in seven countries -- has extensive knowledge of the European regulatory and consumer market. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
BBC under fire as John Barrowman exposes himself live on air Dec 2, 2008
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Luxury car maker to cut 40 jobs Nov 30, 2008
Rolls-Royce is cutting 40 temporary jobs at its West Sussex headquarters because of the economic downturn ... " The company is in "good shape" with continued growth in the first three quarters of the year and there were no plans to make permanent staff redundant, it added. Dave Osborne, national officer of the Unite union said: "Sadly, it looks like even Rolls-Royce is not immune to the global downturn ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Rolls-Royce cuts 40 temporary jobs - 25 hrs ago Rolls-Royce cuts 40... (BBC News -- UK)
ACCARDO, 36, AND MARSALA, 29 Nov 30, 2008
Wedding wheels: The couple rode to the reception in a Rolls Royce. lect. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Car show has something for everyone Nov 28, 2008
Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Suzuki have all said they will not attend. The Chicago show is in February. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Detroit Auto Show Loses Luster as Hometown Carmakers Struggle for Survival Nov 27, 2008
Besides Nissan, this years no-shows are , Suzuki Motor Corp., Ferrari SpA, Land Rover and s Rolls-Royce. Porsche SE pulled out of Detroit in 2007. (Bloomberg)
Carmakers driving back to Washington this time Nov 25, 2008
Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Suzuki also said they will not attend. - Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Nissan pulls out of Chicago Auto Show Nov 25, 2008
Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and Suzuki have all said they will not attend Detroit show in January. (The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Nissan withdraws from Detroit auto show Nov 25, 2008
Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, and Suzuki have all said they will not attend the show. I certainly respect Nissan and any of the other companies that have to make a decision hopefully a short-term decision, said Carl Galeana, co-chair of the Detroit show. (MSNBC -- Business)
BHP Billiton scraps $66 billion bid for Rio Tinto Nov 25, 2008
Rio Tinto plunges as BHP Billiton scraps $66bn bid - Times Online. See a special performance of Joseph with The Times. (Times Online)
Nissan to pass on auto shows in Detroit, Chicago Nov 25, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors, Suzuki Motor, Land Rover and Rolls-Royce all have said they would skip the Detroit show in January. Automakers have been cutting back on car shows as they trim budgets during the difficult economy. (USA Today -- Autos)
Michael Jackson cancels plan to appear in UK court Nov 24, 2008
Sheikh Abdullah also spent $450,000 on Jackson's brother Jermaine in late 2004 and early 2005, and paid for a Rolls-Royce car for him in California. Share. (Reuters)
Market.view: Delphic gloom Nov 24, 2008
The travails of the big three auto manufacturers may dominate the news broadcasts, but jobs are being cut from industries as varied as aerospace (Rolls Royce), pharmaceuticals (AstraZeneca) and hotels (LaSalle). Analysts are racing to reduce their profits forecasts; a net 58% of S&P 500 constituents have seen downward revisions over the last three months, according to Morgan Stanley. (The Economist)
Government Coffers Open as Jobs Vanish Nov 24, 2008
In the past week alone, the list of companies announcing job cuts included Citigroup Inc , auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen , engine maker Rolls-Royce , drug company AstraZeneca , Air New Zealand , mining company Freeport-McMoRan Copper and soft drink bottler Pepsi Bottling Group. It is symptomatic of how the financial market upheaval has infected the broader economy, crushing consumer spending and pushing businesses in virtually every sector to pare payrolls. (ABC News -- Wire)
Rolls-Royce to cut 2000 jobs after aviation downturn Nov 22, 2008
Rolls-Royce to cut 2,000 jobs after aviation downturn ... The aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it was planning to reduce its global workforce by up to 2,000 to cope with the global downturn and delays to the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A380 ... " Rolls-Royce said it had looked at the potential impact of the global downturn as well as delays to the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787, for which it supplies engines. It said: "While it is too early to be specific about the precise implications for the... (guardian.co.uk)
Fear stalks the worlds economies Nov 22, 2008
3 per cent lower, as Rolls-Royce became the latest company to be hit by the economic downturn, announcing plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs next year. Officials in China warned that the employment outlook was becoming grim as the global crisis triggered fresh factoryclosures in the export sector. (FT.com -- Markets)
Wi-Fi TV Launching New Content, New Showroom And Public Conference Call Thanksgiving Week Nov 22, 2008
Wi-Fi TV presents brand new interviews with top executives from Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, close-up video of brand new pro-environment and performance cars, a Chrysler special feature, and an array of behind the scenes footage from the 2008 LA Auto Show, 2008 SEMA Aftermarket car show and the 2008 Cruisin for a Cure event. New content will be featured on (the Wi-Fi TV station about cars) and on the home page. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rolls-Royce Plans up to 2,000 Job Cuts in 2009 Nov 21, 2008
Rolls-Royce Group PLC said Thursday it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs next year as demand for its products slumps amid the global economic downturn ... The cuts represent the first part of a larger plan to cut between 1,500 to 2,000 jobs across Rolls-Royce's businesses worldwide in 2009, the engineering company said in a statement ... Rolls-Royce currently employs around 39,000 people globally, including around 22,100 in Britain. (ABC News -- Wire)
S Africa row over 'missing' funds Nov 20, 2008
"I wish to place it on record that I've never received the alleged 500,000 rand from any person, as is alleged. "This is part of a concerted smear campaign primarily directed at discrediting the image and reputation of the SACP and tarnishing my image and integrity," he said. 'Bordering on hypocrisy' Mr Madisha has been publicly criticised by the SACP - of which he is also a member of the central committee - for implicating Mr Nzimande. He didn't come to the structures in his own party but went... (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
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Rolls-Royce plans 2,000 job cuts. Asia markets follow US share drop. (BBC News)
Asian markets tumble as gloom deepens Nov 20, 2008
And Rolls-Royce, the British maker of airplane engines, said it planned to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide in 2009. The US economy remained on the ropes as figures showed construction starts on new homes and housing building permits fell to record lows in October as the prolonged slump in the real-estate sector deepened. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rolls Royce to cut 4 percent of workforce worldwide Nov 20, 2008
Engine maker Rolls Royce will cut between 1,500 and 2,000 jobs worldwide next year, or about 4 percent of its workforce, as it responds to the global economic slowdown and resulting delays to projects ... Rolls Royce said the proposals would have no effect on the group's 2008 financial guidance and that the cost of cuts in 2009 should be balanced by savings achieved during the course of the year. (International Herald Tribune)
Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2000 workers Nov 20, 2008
Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 workers - Times Online ... Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 workers ... Rolls-Royce, the aerospace engineer, has announced further job cuts of between 1,500 and 2,000 around the world during next year, with 140 earmarked to go at its assembly and test facility in Derby. (Times Online)
Global job losses rise as recession plays on Nov 20, 2008
Reuters A man walks past a closed Rolls Royce building in Derby, central England, November 20, 2008. (Darren. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Stocks Set to Open Lower After Asia Falls Nov 20, 2008
Separately, luxury automaker Rolls Royce said it would be forced to cut up to 2,000 jobs next year, the Associated Press. In overseas markets, Japan's Nikkei fell 6. (SmartMoney)
Hannah Jones' wish granted as company insures Disney trip Nov 19, 2008
Hannah Jones' wish granted as company insures Disney trip - Times Online. Register and add bright new books to your classroom shelves. (Times Online)
Barclays investors snap up 500m share sop Nov 19, 2008
Barclays investors snap up 500m share sop - Times Online. Register and add bright new books to your classroom shelves. (Times Online)
Review: Fitness gadgets under the microscope Nov 18, 2008
This is undoubtedly the Rolls-Royce Phantom of heart-rate monitors ... This is undoubtedly the Rolls-Royce Phantom of heart-rate monitors. (Sydney Morning Herald)
As GM teeters, the auto industry's outlook is dire Nov 16, 2008
However, the signs of a slowdown are now rattling even the optimists, such as Mazda, or the exclusive, such as Rolls-Royce. Sales in October were down 11 per cent on the same month in 2007 -- the fourth consecutive decline. (The Australian)
BlackBerry Storm battles with the iPhone Nov 15, 2008
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Hot mega-yachts dock at new WPB marina Nov 15, 2008
His and hers Rolls Royce perhaps for the power couple with a $50 million yacht at Rybovich Yacht Club before the start of the Boys Club Yacht Rendezvous Thursday in West Palm Beach. 2 Comments. (The Palm Beach Post)
T time for Bentley thriller Nov 14, 2008
If the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead or Bentley Continental GTC are too modern for you, heres a slice of old-school charm. The Bentley Azure just got better, with the introduction of the Azure T.. (AutoExpress)
