Chrysler Group Opens New Mopar Parts Distribution Centers in China and Dubai

The Chrysler Group's Mopar division is expanding its operations to support growth in international markets with the opening of two new parts distribution centers in Shanghai in China and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). .

Hezbollah, Colombian Cartels and 30 U.S. Car Dealers Implicated in Money Laundering Scheme

The Lebanese Canadian Bank and two Beirut-based exchange houses, Hassan Ayash Exchange Co. and Ellissa Holding, along with 30 auto dealers in the United States, are being accused by U.S. federal authorities for participating in a US$400+ million money laundering scheme to benefit Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah and Colombian drug cartels.

“The intricate scheme laid out in today’s complaint reveals the deviously creative ways that terrorist organizations are funding themselves and moving their money, and it puts into stark relief the nexus between narcotics trafficking and terrorism”, said U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.

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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Slowly Roasts in the Middle of the Road in Dubai

Even though a Ferrari on fire is nothing new these days, in any other part of the world, a brand new or relatively new 599 GTB Fiorano slowly burning in the middle of the road like an over-sized shish kebab would have at least caused some commotion. But not in Dubai, the land of all things grand, ambitious and insanely expensive.

There's a couple videotaping the roasting Italian spécialité but nothing much else is happening with the drivers on the road just continuing their way.

We don't know how the accident happened nor if anyone was injured – though we assume that if the driver was still inside, someone would have stopped to help. Video follows after the jump.

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Saudi Edition: Bentley Continental Flying Spur Grounded in Sand

As it turns out, despite their advanced all-wheel drive system, Bentley's luxury limousines and coupes aren't very good when it comes to off-road activities. Who would have known!

We saw it last year when a blissfully unaware owner of a Continental GT Coupe got bogged down in tons of mud in Russia (see the epic video clip here), and we're seeing it now with this Saudi Arabian owner of a Continental Flying Spur sedan who had some troubles conquering the desert sands. Wonder why...

For some amusing footage, follow the break to watch the videos for yourself.

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