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BMW aims to reignite US car sales

Detroit - Arab Today

BMW, which has been losing ground in the US luxury market to Mercedes, is hoping to turn the tide with a spate of new SUV offerings. At the Detroit Auto Show Monday, the Bavarian auto giant presented for the first time its new model X2, a smaller SUV -- part of a series of six new and upgraded SUV modelsRead more

The Golden Globes and Hollywood's gender equality shame

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The 75th Golden Globes will present a man with the award for best director for the 74th time on Sunday, shutting women out of the race despite a bumper year for female filmmakers. The last 12 months have seen Greta Gerwig make her solo directorial debut with the acclaimed "Lady Bird" while "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins delivered the biggestRead more

Celtics turn tables on Pistons, Oladipo shines

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The Boston Celtics notched a satisfying win in Detroit on Sunday, handing the slumping Pistons their sixth straight NBA defeat just two weeks after losing to them in Boston. Al Horford led the way with 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Kyrie Irving added 16 points and Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown scored 12 apiece for the Celtics, whoRead more

Nissan to begin field tests for 'robo-taxis'

Tokyo - Arab Today

Nissan Motor Co. will start testing robo-taxis on Japanese streets in March, the first step in rolling out a self-driving taxi service, as Japan’s top car makers struggle to keep pace with Detroit and Silicon Valley. In January, the Japanese car maker said it would team up with Tokyo software company DeNA Co. to build a fleet of self-driving LeafRead more

Longest-serving US congressman retires after sex harassment claims

Washington - Arab Today

Veteran Democrat John Conyers announced Tuesday he is retiring from the US House of Representatives after more than five decades in office, following a series of sexual harassment accusations by former staffers. "I am retiring today," Conyers, 88, told a Detroit radio station, as he became the first to step down among four sitting US lawmakers facing sexual misconduct allegations.Read more

Auto workers at Chinese-owned US plant reject bid

Detroit - Arab Today

The United Auto Workers has suffered another stinging defeat as workers overwhelmingly voted against unionizing at the Chinese-owned Fuyao car glass plant in Ohio. UAW officials blamed what they called the company's aggressive anti-union tactics, and labor experts said it showed that companies have the advantage over efforts by workers to unionize. Fuyao officials welcomed the decision to reject theRead more

UAW accuses Tesla of anti-union practices

Detroit - Arab Today

The United Auto Workers union said Thursday it had lodged a formal complaint against electric auto maker Tesla, accusing it of firing and harassing employees involved in union activity. The move follows last month's decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to begin proceedings against Tesla for allegedly infringing on worker rights by requiring over-broad confidentiality from employees thatRead more

Canadian GM workers in walkout

Detroit - Arab Today

Canadian autoworkers employed by General Motors at a key assembly plant in Ontario went on strike on Monday after GM and negotiators from Unifor Local 88 failed to reach a deal on a new contract covering some 3,000 workers. The strike shuts down production at a plant that builds one of GM's most popular vehicles, the Chevrolet Equinox utility vehicle.Read more

Outstanding Boyd lifts Tigers over White Sox

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Matthew Boyd came within one out of pitching Detroit's first no-hitter since 2011 on Sunday, his outstanding effort on the mound lifting the Tigers to a 12-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Tim Anderson broke up Boyd's no-hit bid with a two-out double to right center field in the ninth inning. Until Anderson's hit, the closest the White SoxRead more

Houston airports reopen as Harvey moves out

Chicago - NNA

Houston’s two major airports reopened today on a limited basis, as floodwaters receded and the skies over the Texas city cleared with monster storm Harvey moving to the east. The two airports, George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby, were to resume operations at 4pm (2100 GMT), after the runways and roads leading to the airport were cleared of water. No flightsRead more