BSA Motors unveils electric scooters in DelhiOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - BSA Motors, part of the Chennai-based Tube Investments, Tuesday unveiled five models of its electric scooters here. The models, priced in the range of Rs.19,450 and Rs.27,200 (ex-showroom Delhi), have an engine capacity between 250 watts and 800 watts.
EU unveils more precise satnav system, offers new applications in aviation, farms, road tollsOctober 1st, 2009 EU unveils more precise satnav systemBRUSSELS — The European Union has unveiled an updated satellite navigation system that is up to five times more precise than the current GPS system. EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani says the EGNOS system will allow for far more intricate applications ranging from pinpointing agricultural spraying to helping to guide blind people in their everyday lives.
Photo book offers magnificent perspective of America by combining shots taken from road, airSeptember 25th, 2009 Photos capture America's essence from road, airMILWAUKEE — Plenty of books already document an author's road trip from one coast to the other, but "Crisscrossing America" adds a pleasing twist. Not only does author John Gussenhoven include eye-catching photos he took while cruising the nation on two separate motorcycle trips on his Harley-Davidson, but he also adds aerial shots of those spots taken by a pilot friend.
Heritage Financial prices offering at $11.50 per shareSeptember 17th, 2009 Heritage Financial prices offer at $11.50 a shareOLYMPIA, Wash. — Heritage Financial Corp.
Ohio county commissioner says castration comment during heated phone conversation was a jokeSeptember 11th, 2009 Ohio official says castration comment a jokeFINDLAY, Ohio — A county commissioner said she was joking when she told a former county resident she wanted to castrate him and had the tools to do it. Jeff Davidson said Hancock County Commissioner Emily Walton, who is a veterinarian, made the comment to him during a heated telephone conversation last week over a neighborhood drainage issue.
Relatives of Flight 93 passengers, crew finish cross-country motorcycle ride honoring victimsSeptember 11th, 2009 Flight 93 victims remembered in San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — About a dozen Harley-Davidson motorcycles ridden by relatives and friends of United Flight 93 passengers and crew members roared into San Francisco International Airport, ending an eight-day journey that mirrored the plane's intended path. Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field Sept.
Harley-Davidson to sell motorcycles in India in 2010, hopes growing economy will speed salesAugust 27th, 2009 Harley-Davidson to sell motorcycles in IndiaNEW YORK — Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday it will begin selling motorcycles next year in India, the world's second-largest motorcycle market, where the company hopes its iconic, heavyweight bikes will find a niche among the country's rising middle class.
Harley-Davidson weighing sites in 4 states for possible relocation of Pa. plantAugust 21st, 2009 Harley-Davidson looks at 4 states in plant moveNEW YORK — Harley-Davidson Inc. is considering sites in four states for a possible relocation of its main motorcycle plant in Pennsylvania, a company spokesman said Friday.
S&P cuts ratings on Harley-Davidson, says motorcycle sales falling faster than expectedJuly 27th, 2009 S&P downgrades ratings on Harley-DavidsonNEW YORK — Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday cut its ratings on Harley-Davidson Inc., citing the decline in sales at the iconic motorcycle maker. S&P cut Harley's corporate credit rating to BBB from BBB+.
Actor James Caviezel suffers minor injuries in Washington state motorcycle accidentJuly 17th, 2009 Actor James Caviezel hurt in motorcycle accidentLEAVENWORTH, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol says actor James Caviezel suffered cuts and bruises when a man hurled a bicycle into the path of his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson makes deeper cuts as 2nd-qtr income falls 91 percent on lower bike shipmentsJuly 16th, 2009 Harley-Davidson deepens cuts as 2Q profit tumblesNEW YORK — Back when the good times rolled, Harley-Davidson Inc. couldn't keep up with demand for its flashy high-end motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson considering moving York, Pa., production facility as part of cost-cuttingMay 13th, 2009 Harley-Davidson weighing moving production plantNEW YORK — Harley-Davidson Inc. is considering closing its main motorcycle assembly facility in Pennsylvania and moving production elsewhere as it aims to lower costs and cope with a sales downturn, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
Milwaukee goes wild for hometown 'American Idol' Danny GokeyMay 8th, 2009 Danny Gokey, 'American Idol' crews visit MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — "American Idol" finalist Danny Gokey is back home. And Milwaukee has a full day of events for him.
Singer Usher unveils childhood snapshot on billboard for Boys & Girls Clubs' campaignApril 29th, 2009 Usher unveils childhood snapshot on billboardATLANTA — Grammy-winning artist Usher credits the Boys & Girls Club of America for making a difference in his life, so the least he could do was lend the group a slightly embarrassing photo of himself as a 7-year-old. "I can only imagine how many accidents are going to happen in result of this being here," the 30-year-old Usher joked Wednesday as he glanced at a new billboard on one of Atlanta's busiest streets.
Davidson's Stephen Curry to announce Thursday if he'll enter NBA draftApril 23rd, 2009 Davidson's Curry to announce NBA decision ThursdayAfter weeks of uncertainty, Davidson guard Stephen Curry will announce on Thursday morning if he's staying in school for his senior season or entering the NBA draft. But if the nation's top scorer had made up his mind late Wednesday night, he hadn't told his coach — or his father.
Loading ...