Mixed January for US car retailers as Chrysler and Ford beat forecasts February 1, 2012 FIAT-OWNED Chrysler Group posted a 44 per cent rise in US car sales in January, led by gains for its Jeep brand, while its larger domestic rival General Motors lost ground in a month marked by modest growth. Chrysler’s sales blew past some analysts’ expectations of a 35 per cent increase, demonstrating the unlikely comeback [...]
De La Rue names new chairman February 1, 2012 Banknote printer De La Rue has named Philip Rogerson as its next chairman, adding to the chairmanships he already holds at Aggreko, Carillion and Bunzl. Rogerson will join the De La Rue board as a non-executive next month, and move to the chairman role when incumbent Nicholas Brookes retires at the AGM in July. Rogerson [...]
American Airlines takes axe to jobs February 1, 2012 AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, may slash between 12,000 and 14,000 jobs as part of a bankruptcy cost-cutting strategy the carrier says is necessary to compete with rivals. Sources familiar with American’s plan said the job cuts detailed by executives in a meeting with labour groups yesterday would be part of an [...]
Buyout houses circle Iceland February 1, 2012 Two buyout houses have placed bids for frozen food retailer Iceland Foods, people familiar with the matter said yesterday, in an auction that the vendors hope will value the business at around £1.5bn. The bids from BC Partners and Bain Capital are “aggressive” the people said, although they did not indicate whether supermarket chain Wm [...]
Redknapp in outburst at cop as drama hits tax trial February 1, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp shouted across the courtroom at a detective to “stop staring” and accused the policeman of trying to unsettle him as his tax evasion trial took a dramatic turn yesterday. Redknapp (inset) raised his voice towards Detective Inspector David Manley, who led the City of London Police investigation, amid a series of [...]
Axe Terry or risk toxic team spirit, England chiefs urged February 1, 2012 ENGLAND chiefs have been urged to drop captain John Terry or risk a “toxic” dressing room at Euro 2012, after his trial for alleged racist abuse was adjourned until after this summer’s tournament. Terry will now not face court until 9 July, meaning he is likely to keep the armband and his place in the [...]
At least we didn’t lose, says Wenger February 1, 2012 BOLTON 0 vs ARSENAL 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger rebuffed talk of a crisis and insisted he was pleased with a point and a clean sheet after slipping further behind in the race for a Champions League place. Two Robin van Persie shots onto the woodwork were the closest the Gunners came to capitalising on [...]
N’Zogbia’s late leveller spoils Cisse’s dream debut February 1, 2012 ASTON VILLA 2 vs QPR 2 QPR manager Mark Hughes believes new signing Djibril Cisse will deliver the goals to preserve his side’s Premier League status after the France striker scored just 12 minutes into his debut to help earn a point at Villa Park last night. Stephen Warnock’s unfortunate own goal put the visitors [...]
Window shopping will see new-look Rangers safe February 1, 2012 Zamora’s a guarantee of goals FIRING Neil Warnock in the first week of January allowed new QPR manager Mark Hughes the majority of the window to revamp his squad. After some last-minute additions Rangers are in an immeasurably stronger position and I can’t see any way they’ll lose their Premier League status now. Scoring goals [...]
Farrell among Saracens trio set for first Red Rose starts February 1, 2012 ENGLAND’S interim head coach Stuart Lancaster is expected to confirm first international starts for Saracens trio Owen Farrell, Brad Barritt and Mouritz Botha when he names his team this morning for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield. Uncapped duo Barritt and 20-year-old Farrell, son of England coach and former dual-code star Andy, are [...]
