Merkel: Govt. has responsibility to help Opel

BERLIN, March 13 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday the government had a political responsibility to try to help struggling General Motors (GM.N) unit Opel.

"If we think about Opel, the conditions on the links with General Motors and others are so complicated that we have a political responsibility to be helpful on a possible separation, for example, of General Motors and Opel or partial independence," Merkel told a news conference in Munich.

However, Merkel also said the state would only support companies which had positive prospects for the future.
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Driving tips

• Before driving a car, do a simple safety check. Turn on the lights and walk around the vehicle to ensure that all lights are in working order.
• When you get into the car, adjust all mirrors and seats before placing the key in the ignition.
• Always wear your seatbelts.
• Always drive with your headlights on.
• When a light turns green, look left, then right, straight ahead, then left again before proceeding through the light.
• Keep your eyes moving.
• Expect the other drivers to make mistakes and think what you would do if a mistake does happen.
• Every time that you re-fuel, check your oil and other fluid levels. Look for noticeable leaks throughout the engine compartment.
• If your car stalls on the road, do not leave your car. Wait for the proper authorities to come to your aid. Do not let someone talk you into leaving your vehicle.
• When traveling behind other vehicles, there should be at least a 4 second space between your vehicles.
• Don't talk on a cell phone while driving.
• Leave early, plan to arrive 10 minutes before the appointed time.

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Audi R8

German automaker Audi introduced Audi R8 in 2006 which is a mid-engined sports car. It is based on the Audi Space Frame, which contributes to the car's relatively light weight. The R8 is used as a safety car in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing series.



Specs:

Length 4,431 mm

Width 1,904 mm
Height 1,249 mm
Fuel capacity 75 L
Top speed 301 km/h
Weight 1560 kg

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Raising auto insurance premium :)

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Auto Insurance Buying Tips

I found an informative article on car insurance buying tips at: automotive.com. Here you go:


There are many factors that affect insurance premiums, only some of which you can control. Starting with the ones you can't, know that demographics count. Males pay more than females and the middle-aged pay less than the young or the old (ages 25 and 56 seem to be a significant landmarks). If you want to decrease your rates, it certainly helps to move to a better neighborhood (less theft and/or traffic congestion) or get married (only responsible people tie the knot, right?), but those endeavors come with their own costs.

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have a safe ride!

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Audi RS6 Vs. BMW M5

An interesting video:

Audi RS6 Vs. BMW M5
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