Car bomb kills at least 34 in Syria’s Hama

 

DAMASCUS: A car bomb claimed by rebels killed at least 34 people on Friday in a government-controlled village in the central Syrian province of Hama, state news agency SANA reported.

More than 50 people were wounded in the attack in Al-Horra, SANA said, blaming the attack on rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad.

The Islamic Front, a rebel coalition, claimed responsibility. It said on Twitter that a radio-controlled bomb had targeted a "gathering of Assad militia.

"The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 37 people were killed, including civilians as well as security personnel, and more than 40 wounded.

On Thursday, a car bomb exploded in the city of Homs, to the south of Hama, killing at least six people in a neighbourhood populated by Alawites, the Islamic sect to which Assad belongs.

No one claimed responsibility for what was the second attack in Homs -- Syria´s third largest city -- in less than a week, but state television blamed it on rebels.

Puppy drives car into Massachusetts pond

CANTON: After going for a walk, a German shepherd puppy owned by a Massachusetts man decided to go for a drive - straight into a pond.

John Costello tells WFXT-TV that his 12-week-old puppy, Rosie, was so excited Sunday after going for a walk at Bolivar Pond in Canton that she jumped in his running car, hit the gear stick and shifted into drive, before falling onto the gas pedal and sending the car careening into the water.

A couple of passers-by saw the commotion and helped Costello rescue Rosie. Nobody was injured, but Costello says the Dodge Neon is a total loss.

The 911 call surprised even police. Officer Robert Quirk says he has never heard of a dog driving into a pond.

Driver flees traffic stop with cop in car: police

FLORENCE: A man who allegedly fled from a traffic stop in southern New Jersey with a police officer inside his car in facing numerous charges.

Florence police tell the Burlington County Times that 19-year-old Randy Eno Mase of Wilmington, Delaware was stopped early Saturday for speeding.

When officers started speaking with Mase, they say he tried to drive off. An officer then entered the car through the driver's side door and tried to stop him, but Mase drove off with the officer still in the vehicle.

A short time later, the officer was able to stop the vehicle.

Mase faces numerous charges, including aggravated assault, eluding and drug charges. He also faces several motor vehicle citations.

Car bomb kills at least 10 in central Syria

BEIRUT: A car bomb struck a pro-government neighborhood in the central Syrian city of Homs on Sunday, killing at least 10 people, setting cars on fire and sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, activists and a government official said.

The blast in the Zahra district, sent tremors through Homs, where rebels and the government have struck two cease-fire deals this month that have restored at least a semblance of peace to the shattered city.

The provincial governor, Talal Barazi, said the attack targeted such reconciliation efforts.

An official in the Homs governor´s office said 10 people were killed in Sunday´s explosion and more than 40 were wounded.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.

The director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights activist group, Rami Abdurrahman, put the death toll at 12. He also said more than 40 were wounded.

Casualty figures frequently vary in the immediate aftermath of attacks in Syria. (AP)

Car bomb kills 2 soldiers in Libya's Benghazi

BENGHAZI: A car bomb targeting a Libyan special forces barracks in the restive eastern city of Benghazi on Tuesday killed two soldiers and wounded another two, medical and military officials said.

The attack, which took place at the entrance to the barracks on road to the airport, appeared to have been carried out by a suicide car bomber, an army officer said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Benghazi was the cradle of the 2011 uprising that ended Moamer Kadhafi´s four-decade rule and has since been plagued by violence that has killed dozens of members of the security forces, judges and foreigners.

According to the army officer, the blast killed two soldiers and wounded two more. An official at Benghazi´s Al-Jala hospital confirmed a death toll of two.

The government has struggled to consolidate control in the vast and mostly desert country, which is effectively ruled by a patchwork of local militias and awash in heavy weapons looted from Kadhafi´s arsenals.

On December 22, a suicide car bomb targeting a security post 50 kilometres (30 miles) from Benghazi left 13 people dead.

Militants have also attacked foreign missions in Benghazi, including a September 2012 assault on the US consulate in the Mediterranean city that killed the ambassador and three other Americans.

Car bomb outside Nairobi police station kills 4

NAIROBI: Police in Kenya´s capital intercepted a suspicious car at a traffic light Wednesday and were taking the occupants in for questioning when the car exploded, killing four people, including two police officers, officials said.

The car exploded just outside a police station´s main gate in central Nairobi, turning the car into an unrecognizable heap of twisted metal.

David Kimaiyo, the inspector general of police, said two officers were killed, along with two other people.

Terror warnings have been a constant in Kenya in recent months, particularly after September´s attack on Westgate Mall killed at least 67 people. Most of the small-scale attacks and explosions are blamed on al-Shabab, the militant group in Somalia that has vowed revenge attacks in Kenya because Kenyan troops moved into southern Somalia in 2011.

Patrick Kimiti was close to the car when it exploded. "I was just tossed up immediately and when I landed, I lay on the ground. There was so much dust. People were screaming. Cars were skidding and making U-turns," he said.

Kenyan authorities this month have been carrying out an extensive sweep of Nairobi´s ethnic Somali neighborhoods, making thousands of arrests and deporting more than 100 people to Somalia.

Somali Kenyans say they know that further police clamp-downs will follow attacks such as Wednesday´s car bomb blast. (AP)

Car bomb kills eight in central Iraq

HILLA: A car bomb exploded at a police checkpoint south of Baghdad on Thursday, killing eight people, as Iraq struggles with daily violence ahead of an election next week.

The blast five kilometres (three miles) north of the city of Hilla also wounded 20 people, a police captain and a doctor said.

Iraq is suffering a protracted surge in bloodshed that has killed more than 2,750 people this year, and the April 30 parliamentary vote -- the first since American troops departed in 2011 -- will be a major test for security forces.

They were able to keep violence to a minimum during provincial elections last year, but security forces have failed to halt a subsequent year-long surge in unrest.

The heightened violence has been principally driven by widespread anger among the Sunni Arab minority, who say they are mistreated by the Shiite-led government and security forces.

It has also been fuelled by the bloody civil war in neighbouring Syria, which has bolstered militant groups.

Revealed: Car brands with best resale value in the UAE

It isn’t the fuel, maintenance or insurance, but simple depreciation of the vehicle that does the most damage to car owners’ pockets. Surprised? There’s more – your car loses a fifth of its value the moment you drive those wheels out of the showroom.

If you believe in the theory of value for money, then the resale value of the car is one of the most important things that will be on top of your mind when you plan to buy a new set of wheels, and is definitely worth knowing which models will fetch you the maximum amount if you were to resell it after five or so years.

According to data published by website SellAnyCar.com, the Middle East’s online car buying service, it is the Nissan Altima, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, which are the top models when it comes to returning the most in resale value in the UAE.

Speaking of car brands, the Japanese brands lead the rankings, with Toyota, Nissan and Honda listed as the top most valuated cars in the country.

On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, BMW and Hyundai lose the most within one year, while Nissan, Honda and Lexus lose the least of their respective values after being driven for a year in the UAE, says the online car-sale portal.

Over a period of five years, biggest losers among the SellAnyCar.com’s Top 10 are Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and Ford, losing 34, 34 and 35 per cent of their initial values, respectively.

We’re sure you’re more interested in finding out about those that lose the least. Over a period of five years, lowest losers out of the top 10 are Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota, retaining 48, 47, and 46 per cent of their initial values, respectively.

Only Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet will retain half of their initial values after four years, SellAnyCar.com data shows, while no car brand will manage to retain half of its initial value after five years although some individual car models do sell at more than half their initial value even after five years.

On specific models, the findings suggest that Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Corolla lose most within the first year, while Toyota Camry, Toyota Yaris, Honda Civic retain the most (or lose the least).

According to the online car reseller, over a period of five years, biggest losers in terms of specific car models are Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Land Cruiser, dropping to 31, 35 and 36 per cent of their initial values, respectively.

On the other hand, the car models that will retain the most are Toyota Yaris, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry, retaining 53, 45 and 45 per cent of their initial values, respectively.

The largest drop in value occurs in the first year, being an average of 20 per cent for the top 10 most valuated models.

I learnt acting through car accidents: Veena Malik

Veena Malik

Veena Malik has been involved in a lot of car accidents till date. Here, she reveals the shaitaan behind the calm, composed Veena. "The people who look calm and cool when they grow up are usually involved in a lot of badmashi in their childhood. I am one such case. I got my independence when I was 14. My first film was a blockbuster, so I got fame, money and success at a very early age. I bought my first car — a Range Rover — when I was 15. So, though maine bahut si gadiyan todi hai, I feel the worst for that car."

She added that initially she was involved in a lot of accidents. "Maybe that is how I became an expert in acting — all these accidents required me to tell so much lies! There was this black colour car which I damaged so badly in a huge accident that it couldn't get repaired beyond a point. But all this has made me so experienced that I can drive any car, anywhere, anytime." She also revealed that she would take out her dad's four- wheeler stealthily and take a drive in it. "I am a big fan of SUVs. I also love driving Land Cruisers, Range Rovers and jeeps," she added.

Aamir Khan rubbishes threat rumours amid reports he bought ’bullet-proof’ car

According to the Press trust of India Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has quashed rumours that he has been receiving threats after covering sensitive topics in his highly-successful talk show ‘Satyamev Jayate’.Khan, who is gearing up to host the second season of the reality talk show –which kicks off tomorrow, further said he is not afraid of any threats. The Press Trust of India quoted the 'Peekay' star as saying, “I have not got any threats. ...

Latest Toyota 2013-Sequoia Car User Review , technical Specifications and Price in USA , Dubai

The Sequoia is Toyota’s largest SUV, and it’s powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 engine. The Sequoia can seat up to eight people. Competitors include the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Nissan Armada.
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia sets its sights decisively at what used to be one of the hearts of the business for GM and Ford; as an universal full-estimate SUV, its dependent upon the same underpinnings as the Toyota Tundra full-measure pickup, expanding the Tundra’s macho look and towing aptitude into a vehicle that can likewise convey an enormous family in solace.

• Toyota 2013 Sequoia Car Model User Review

Take even a concise take a gander at the Sequoia, and you’ll recognize what it is: a full-size SUV, and a strong truck. The testosterone-tinged look of the Sequoia may show up to some degree cartoonishly musclebound for some, however it beats the practically unacknowledged styling of most minivans, and has a towering, weighty-truck look from the front that no hybrid can match. Lodge arrangements, predictably, feel like those of an elevated-close full-measure pickup from the front seats, joined with two more lines of ample wagon, and the instrument board is practical.

The Sequoia games a two-box shape, however it doesn’t have knock strips as an afterthought entryways. Like the identified Toyota Tundra pickup truck, the Sequoia wears an imposing chrome grille. Outer surface headlines incorporate.
The 2013 Sequoia comes provided with a V8 motor matched to a six-speed programmed transmission. Commentators acclaim the Sequoia’s compelling quickening, and state the smooth-moving transmission is a great match. On the downside, the Sequoia gets unfortunate mileage evaluations of 13/18 mpg city/highway, which falls behind above all other hefty SUVs. Certain analysts think the Sequoia handles well for its size, while alternates state it displays figure lean in turns and underprivileged maneuverability in tight spaces.

• Latest Toyota Sequoia-2013 HD widescreen wallpaper

here you can find latest new picture of 2013-Seqoia car model and all picture are HD which are best to display at widescreen desktop PC and you can free download these wallpaper.

The 2013 Toyota Sequoia comes in three trims: SR5, Limited and Platinum. Each trim adds additional features and upgraded interior materials. The Sequoia has a 5.7-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission on all trims.
what is Toyota Sequoia Price in USA and Dubai?
Price of 2013-Sequoia is USA is 62000$ and in Dubai this car has price approximately 18400. In Pakistan and india this car model has very less sale and if you want to buy this car in Pakistan or India you need to import it from Japan , USA or from Dubai.In Singapore you can find this car at road.

• Interior view of Toyota Sequoia-2013

In below pictures you can see the interior view of Sequoia 2013.

• Sand Beige Leather seats of  Sequoia-2013 pics

• Red Rock Interior Leather seats Toyota Sequoia-2013 pics

this car has a stylish dashboard.

• Dard Red Mica Color 2013 Toyota Sequoia-2013 picture

this is beighe Mica Metallic  Color 2013 Toyota Sequoia-2013 picture.


this is best Metallic Color of  Toyota Sequoia-2013 in Dubai and USA.

Latest Honda Civic 2013 Car Model Review , Technical Specification with Price in India , Pakistan , Dubai and USA

In this article we cover latest Honda Civic 2013 Car model review with all details technical specifications. we also share with you best color of Honda civic 2013 which are available now in all major market of Autos like Dubai , USA, Pakistan , India and European Auto-market.In this article we also cover current price of this model in Dubai , USA , Pakistan and India.
The Honda Civic is the one of the world’s most successful compact car in world, up there with the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. Today’s U.S. lineup includes a sedan and a coupe, though in the past it’s also included.

• Honda Civic 2013 User Review

The Civic Sedan has a bold new look for 2013. From its sleek front grille to its redesigned taillights, the 4-door Civic is truly a sight to behold.

• Difference between in New Shape Honda Civic 2012 and 2013

By the below picture you can see the comparison of New honda civic 2013 with Honda civic 2012.


In this Post we give you a detailed review of Honda Civic 2013.
The five-seat 2013 Civic sedan and coupe are available in LX, EX and EX-L trims. There is also a Civic Hybrid model, which is reviewed separately, and a Natural Gas model
If you’ve got groceries, cargo or friends along for the ride, you’ll love the convenience of the Civic Sedan.
With touches like 16″ alloy wheels on Civic-EX and above, there’s no reason your sedan should be anything less than stylish.
this is picture of Honda Civic Hybrid new Shape which is recently launch in USA.

For the present year 2013, the Honda Civic has more standard qualities, which accumulates it line with offerings from its contenders. The base vehicle accompanies ventilating, an USB port, Bluetooth and a rear-view zoom lens. None of these qualities were standard on the 2012 Civic. A route framework and a stereo update are noncompulsory. On the whole, test drivers think the atmosphere and sound controls are straightforward to utilize, however one states the route framework is a little convoluted. Auto scholars are satisfied with the Civic’s lodge space and agreeable seats. They report that the front seats offer great space for grown-ups, however tall mature people will require more headroom. They declare the back seats will fit most grown-ups. The Civic trails some of its comrades as far as payload space.

Honda’s VTEC innovation first showed up in the fifth-era Civic, which was sold from 1992-’95. The Civic VX offered a fuel-proficient 92-hp 1.5-liter four-barrel with VTEC-E. More effective was the 125-hp 1.6-liter four-chamber VTEC motor recognized in the Civic Si and EX car trims. First and foremost sold just in hatchback and vehicle figure styles, the fifth-gen Honda Civic got two roadster trims in 1993, the DX and EX. The more level CX and DX trims every had a 70-hp 1.5-liter four-barrel motor.

• Interior Picture of Honda Civic-2013

Quality of Honda Civic 2013 Interior is very good. At the rudder the Civic astounds. The ‘greige’ color plan isn’t the most recent and most stupendous, however there is a feel of value to the dash and inner part surfaces, and the grain and designing looks astounding.
We get the impression from the strong feel to things that this is an inside that will relax.
Comfort level in Honda Civic2013 : In the Civic, Honda’s two-tier instrument bunch works flawlessly. It’s clear and simple to peruse, sitting behind a minor measurement directing wheel that falls agreeably to hand.
Front seats are tight however and greater inhabitants may find them a touch of a press.
Extravagant velour seat trim includes a premium touch, and travelers in the back could be satisfied to discover an open seat with great legroom and an even ground.
 Equipment: As a section level model the Civic VTi-L headlines velour seat trim, multi-work show for the trek PC and sound framework, multi-role calfskin-wrapped controlling wheel, voyage control, 16-inch composite wheels, CD player with iPod, USB and aux in connectivity, four speakers, Bluetooth sound streaming and telephony.
Space: With seats set up there’s a sensible 440 litres for freight space, and discharge levers in the boot for the 60:40 folding back seat.
The focal point support headlines various space explanations, both lidded and open, yet the entryway pockets are truly minor and no picnic to enter.

• Honda Civic-2013 Car Price in Pakistan ,India and USA Dubai.

Honda Civic-2013 Price in Dubai is starting from AED-54000 and in USA New Civic-2013 Price is starting from 17000$ and Honda Civic-EX and Honda Civic-EX-L 2013 has more price which is utmost 22000$. In Pakistan new Honda Civic price start from Rs.170000.

• Honda Civic Interior Picture

• Honda Civic HD widescreen wallpaper

• Digital Speed Meter of Honda Civic 2013

• Honda Civic HD widescreen Wallpaper and Picture in Rain

Factory fitted Alloy Rim make this car outer look fabulous.

• Dashboard and Steering Picture

In below picture you can see little bit change in dashboard design of new Honda civic 2013 car model.

• Honda Civic 2013 Available Color in Auto-market
  

This is Black Color Honda Civic VTEC and black color is also popular in market.




White Color Honda Civic 2013 is popular in UAE , Dubai and Saudia arabia because weather in all gulf countries is hot so people like to buy white color car.
what are Honda Civic LXi Specifications ?

• New 2013-Honda Civic Engine Picture

• 2013 Honda Civic DX technical Specifications

 

• 2013 Honda Civic LX technical Specifications

• 2013 Honda Civic-EX technical Specifications

• 2013 Honda Civic EX-L technical Specifications