Organisers have cancelled this year's Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials after they accepted there was "no chance" of the ground drying out in time.
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Thieves steal car with five-year-old boy inside
Friday 17 February 2012
A mother described today how she was "traumatised" when thieves stole her performance car with her five-year-old son still inside.
Qantas to axe 1,000 jobs and launch two new airlines
Wednesday 17 August 2011
The Australian airline Qantas is to cut up to 1,000 jobs as part of a major shake-up of its international business that will include the launch of a new Asia-based airline.
Mitsubishi and Rio bid for all of Coal & Allied
Tuesday 09 August 2011
Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi have offered to buy out the smaller shareholders in Australia's Coal & Allied Industries for A$1.5bn (£948m) in the latest sign of consolidation in the international mining sector.
Deloitte survey points to long wait for mass adoption of electric cars
Friday 11 March 2011
A Europe-wide survey conducted by the consulting firm Deloitte points to widespread interest in electric vehicles (EVs), but also suggests that only a minority think that they may be in the first wave of customers for the technology themselves.
Julian Knight: Lordy! 'Never had it so good' gaffe costs Young his job. But he was right
Sunday 21 November 2010
I'm glad Lord Young has gone, but not for his "never had it so good" gaffe.
Peugeot Ion
Sunday 26 September 2010
You'll save thousands on fuel, and might even help save the planet, but the new Peugeot Ion will end up costing you a packet
Mitsubishi I-Miev
Saturday 25 September 2010
Price: £23,900 after subsidy
Top speed: 81mph Range Up to 100 miles
CO2 impact: Depends on fuel used at power station
Best for: Good, clean (subsidised) fun
Also worth considering? BMW Mini E, Nissan Leaf, Smart Fortwo Electric Drive
Car Choice: You need a Rolls, but a Honda or Mitsubishi will do
Sunday 12 September 2010
Paul Bunting is 63 and thinking ahead to 2012, when he will have saved £25,000 to replace his 1995 Ford Escort. Ideally he wants a long saloon with a flat floor. He rightly observes that low seats make it a problem for the elderly and disabled to get in and out. Paul hates the clutter between the front seats and would like to be able to get out of either side of the car, useful when parked next to a hedge or wall.
Ministry of Sound incident led to 'breathtaking lawlessness'
Thursday 15 July 2010
A minor incident inside the Ministry of Sound nightclub led to "breathtaking lawlessness" in which a man was nearly decapitated, the Old Bailey heard.
Investors query Fairfield listing
Sunday 11 July 2010
Institutional investors have started to shun next week's $500m London listing of Fairfield Energy, the North Sea oil explorer and producer, due to fears over a loan and future liabilities.
Far East cars prove the most reliable
Thursday 01 July 2010
Far East cars are the most reliable, according to a study out today.
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