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Suzuki Motor sees global car sales up 8 pct in 2007 Japans Suzuki Motor Corp. said on Thursday it expects its car sales to rise 8 percent to a record this year as demand for its small, fuel-efficient cars remains firm in India and Europe. Ford withdraws Champ Car sponsorship Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it has withdrawn as an official Champ Car World Series sponsor. Ford had participated in Indianapolis-based Champ Car and its predecessor, CART, since re-entering open-wheel racing in 1992, first providing engines and then sponsorship. Suzuki Motor sees global car sales up 8 pct in 2007 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japans Suzuki Motor Corp. <7269.T> expects its global car sales to rise 8 percent to a record this year as demand for its small, fuel-efficient cars remains firm in India and Europe. Brandy involved in fatal car crash Actress and R&B singer Brandy was involved in a fatal, four-car accident on a Los Angeles freeway last month that started when her sports utility vehicle hit another car from behind, police said on Wednesday. Car transporter thief on rampage Police arrest a 20-year-old man after chasing a stolen car transporter for 40 miles across two counties. Ford withdraws sponsorship of Champ Car DEARBORN, Michigan (AP) -- Ford Motor Company has withdrawn as an official Champ Car World Series sponsor. Ford drops sponsorship of Champ-car series Ford Motor Company, a backer of Champ Car racing since 1992, announced that it will no longer serve as a sponsor of the US-based open wheel series. Car Thieves Sought After Ocoee Crash A stolen car was clocked at speeds near 100 mph in an Orange County neighborhood on Wednesday before crashing into a mailbox. Union Township Police Break Up Suspected Car Theft Ring Union Township police said they have broken up a stolen car ring and arrested six people. Heroic coach stops careening car As an out-of-control car careened toward his soccer players, coach Steven Harvey had less than 10 seconds to figure out how to save the John Paul II High School students. | ||