Chinese Auto Market Set for More Growth in 2011

The Chinese auto market, already the largest in the world, is set for strong growth in 2011.

General Motors (GM), the largest foreign automaker in China, expects sales to climb by as much as 15% in line with the wider market, Bloomberg News reported….

Oil Prices Rise on Cold Weather in Europe, U.S.

Oil prices gained Monday morning as expectations of cold weather in the U.S. and Europe raised demand.

U.S. crude for January delivery rose 15 cents to $88.20 a barrel at 7:48 GMT, Reuters reported. ICE Brent for February rose 13 cents to $91.80.

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California Postpones Its Diesel-Emission Standards

California has postponed enforcing its strict new diesel-emission standards for four years. The rules, intended to slash emissions from trucks, buses and construction equipment, had been scheduled to take effect in March 2010.
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