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Cycling: Tour de France champ loses cancer battle Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:27PMLaurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in arguably the event's greatest race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the French Cycling Federation said. He was...
Laurent Fignon dies at 50; two-time Tour de France champion Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:59PMFignon won the race in 1983 and 1984 and lost to American Greg LeMond in 1989, in the race's closest finish. He had been a TV commentator in France since 2006. Laurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to American Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race's closest finish, has died of cancer. He was 50.
Two-time Tour de France champion Laurent Fignon dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:34PMLaurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in perhaps the event's greatest race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 50.
2-time Tour champion Laurent Fignon dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12PMLaurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race's closest finish, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 50.
Expert lauds UAE efforts on sustainable transportation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:46PMABU DHABI — Carlos Ghosn, the Brazilian born French business genius, who has become known as one of the automobile industry’s great turnaround personalities, has lauded the UAE’s efforts towards developing clean energy and held in high esteem the Mazdar City, which he described as a promising experience on the global level.
Laurent Fignon, two-time Tour de France champ, dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:26PMLaurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race's closest finish, died Tuesday of cancer.
Cancer claims two-time Tour de France champion Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:07PMLaurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race's closest finish, has died of cancer. He was 50.
Laurent Fignon, a two-time Tour de France champion, dies of cancer at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:35PMLaurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in arguably the event’s greatest race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the French Cycling Federation said. He was 50.
Blogs Last updated: August 30, 18:40 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:17PMGreg LeMond said he was shocked to hear of Laurent Fignon’s death, admitting he felt for sorry for his Tour de France win in 1989, when LeMond snatched victory from Fignon in the final time trial to Paris.
Tour de France champ Laurent Fignon dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:56PMFILE - In this July 11, 1989 file photo, French rider Laurent Fignon, left, and American rider Greg LeMond, ascend a pass during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race in the Pyrenees Mountains near Luchon, southwestern France.
Daimler, Endesa, Renault, Sanofi, Santander, Spir: European Equity Preview Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:29PMThe following companies’ shares may have unusual moves in European trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last close.
What you might have missed Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:51PMMISS something? In overnight sport, Kenyan David Rudisha broke the world 800m record again, while Aussies Mark Webber and Casey Stoner missed out.
BNP, Maurel & Prom, Renault, Sanofi, Total Gabon: French Equity Preview Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:29AMThe following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in Paris. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names. Share prices are from the last close.
Japan automakers accelerate production Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:08AMJapanese automakers posted solid growth in global car production last month with Nissan Motor Co producing and selling a record number of vehicles in July.
Australian F1 driver Mark Webber on pole for Belgian Grand Prix Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:04AMAustralian Formula One driver Mark Webber on Saturday claimed his fifth pole of the year, setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, Australia's media reported on Sunday.
Webber grabs pole in Belgium Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:12AMMark Webber has claimed his fifth pole position of the Formula One season, the Australian Red Bull driver setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Daily Briefing Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:29AMToday's business news in brief
Auto headlines Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:24AMUnited Auto Workers President Bob King said workers' concessions helped save U.S. automakers and the employees should regain some benefits now that the industry is recovering.
Captain Marcel Albert: Ace fighter pilot who flew for the Free French Air Force and shot down 24 German aeroplanes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:15PMFlying Soviet Yak-ovlev "Yak" fighters on behalf of the allies, Squadron Leader Marcel Albert became France's top fighter pilot ace on the Russian front during the Second World War, shooting down 24 German fighter planes in dramatic duels.
Japan carmakers report solid production growth Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:11PMTOKYO: Japanese carmakers posted solid growth in global car production last month with Nissan Motor Co producing and selling a record number of vehicles for any July.
French war hero to be laid to rest Monday in Chipley Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:25AMCHIPLEY — It was journey for Marcel Albert to be laid to rest in Chipley, but then again Albert’s life was quite an adventure. France’s second-leading fighter ace of World War II will be laid to rest Monday at 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home...
Russia's Avtovaz plans new ultra-cheap car: Renault Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:29AMPARIS (AFP) - Russian auto maker Avtovaz will launch a new ultra-cheap model of its Lada car next year, selling for 5,600 euros (7,100 dollars), its French partner company Renault said on Friday.
French Market Rises In Afternoon Trade Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:43AMThe French market erased early losses and is in positive territory in afternoon trading Friday, after lower than expected fall in second-quarter revised economic growth in the U.S. lifted sentiment.
Japan Automakers See Solid Production Growth Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:10AMJapanese?automakers posted solid growth in global car production last month with Nissan producing and selling a record number of vehicles for any July.
Russia's Avtovaz Plans New Ultra-cheap Car Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:30AMCompany is building a new production line
Covered Bonds Surge as Yields Fall to Five-Year Low Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:33AMCovered bond sales climbed more than eight fold in Europe this week to 8.2 billion euros ($10 billion) as issuers took advantage of the lowest borrowing costs in almost five years to raise funds.
Stage 15 preview Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:58AMA harsh test
Solid growth for automakers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:02AMTOKYO - JAPANESE automakers posted solid growth in global car production last month with Nissan Motor Co producing and selling a record number of vehicles for any July. Nissan, which is allied with Renault SA of France, said it made 330,401 vehicles, up 17.9 per cent from a year earlier. The growth, however, is weaker than a 38.8 per cent jump in June.
The things they say: Eric Cantona Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:06AMEric Cantona was renowned for being a mercurial footballer. He was also renowned for the words that came out of his mouth; some self-indulgent, some insightful and others outright bizarre.
French Market Notably Down Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:44AM(RTTNews) - The French market is notably down in afternoon trading Friday, led by banks and construction stocks. Sentiment was impacted by weak Asian cues and the re-emergence of growth worries, following the disappointing jobs data released Thursday in the U.S.
Today in Sex: The Bearded Clams Are Awesome, but the Oysters Have Herpes Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:28PM"Good evening, madam--would you prefer horseradish, mignonette or Zovirax with your Kumamotos?" Kidding! Though you won't see blistering cold sores at the raw bar, a virulent strain of herp...
Canada should keep stake in GM: CAW Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe man representing some 8,500 General Motors employees in Canada is urging Ottawa and Queen’s Park to emulate the governments of Germany and France by retaining ownership of the restructured automaker.
Mercedes planning CLC coupe-styled wagon Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:20PMStuttgart - Mercedes is planning for 2013 a CLC coupe-styled station wagon in the so-called Shooting-Brake-Design and positioned between the CLC-Coupe and C-Class wagon, according to a report in Germany's Auto Bild newspaper.
July Car Sales Surge 50% on Clunkers Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:10PMCountrywide car sales jumped 50 percent year on year in July, making Russia the third-largest European auto market, thanks in large part to the government's cash-for-clunkers program, a report said Tuesday.
French Market Sees Upside Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:13AMConstruction stocks and banks are pushing the market higher in France in Tuesday's afternoon trading, ignoring mixed cues from Asia.
French Market Sees Upside Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:59AM(RTTNews) - Construction stocks and banks are pushing the market higher in France in Tuesday's afternoon trading, ignoring mixed cues from Asia. Crude for September delivery is trading higher by $0.65 at $75.89 per barrel and gold is adding $1.4 at $1227.6 an ounce.
EuroTrash Monday! Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:21AMFarrar Repeats In Germany Tyler Farrar sprinted into history in Germany yesterday as the first man to ever win back to back Vattenfall Cyclassics.
France: brands that stand alone Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:31AMCan you imagine an international automobile show promoting cars as French? Most probably not. The French car, as a label, has little marketing value in the brand-driven automobile industry. In this sector, brands create the image of the products.
50th Mi-Août en Bretagne - Stage 3 Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 1:43AM50th Mi-Août en Bretagne - Stage 3 "Le Québécois" Guillaume Boivin takes second win in France - Bretagne-Shuller's Jean Luc Delpech defends yellow jersey with one stage remaining in the August in Brittany tour.
Hungaroring: OAK Racing preview Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:44PMThe fourth round of the Le Mans Series takes place in Hungary on August 22 where OAK Racing will hope to erase the disappointment of Portugal by returning to the podium.
50th Mi-Août en Bretagne - Stage 1 UCI 2.2 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:28PM40th Mi-Août en Bretagne UCI 2.2 SpiderTech's Guillaume Boivin wins stage one in Brittany and takes yellow jersey! Team Surpasses Expectations in Brittany
European Markets Trade Mixed Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:46AM(RTTNews) - The European markets are showing a mixed trend in afternoon trading Thursday, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 seeing the upside, while the German DAX and the French CAC 40 are on the decline.
European midday: Markets between gains and losses Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:16AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Europe’s main markets have been jittery in the first half of the trading session with investors cautious after yesterday’s sell-off.
European open: Small gains after sell-off Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:31AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - European shares started cautiously higher in early dealings on Thursday after yesterday’s global slide. Poor US trade figures and Chinese data pointing to a cooling economy hammered shares across the globe yesterday.
Mahindra becomes preferred bidder for Ssangyong Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:30AMIndia's top utility vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra has been chosen as the preferred bidder to take over South Korea's bankrupt Ssangyong Motor, creditors said Thursday.
European Markets Follow Asian Cues Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:27AM(RTTNews) - The European markets are in negative territory in afternoon trading Tuesday, following Asian cues. Sentiment was also impacted by investor caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in the U.S. that might provide more clues about the economy's health.
Renault GCC appoints new Marketing Director Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:45AMDubai, UAE, August 10th, 2010: French car manufacturer Renault has announced the appointment of Benoit Turibe from August as its new Marketing Director for the Gulf region.
Mahindra and Mahindra to bid for Ssangyong Motors Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 3:24AMNew Delhi, Aug 7 : Country's leading utility vehicle manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd today said the will submit a binding bid to acquire a majority stake in South Korea based Ssangyong Motors Company Ltd.
Renault Clio RS 200 Cup Trophee Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe most smouldering of European hot hatches, this little French filly is a truly thoroughbred drive.
Oyster Herpes: Latest Symptom of Global Warming? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:26PMDon't worry—it isn't a side effect of eating oysters. But a virulent new herpes strain could continue spreading as seas warm, experts say. Global warming - Environment - Herpes - Opposing Views - Health