Ford declines comment on Europe CEO's reported departure
U.S. carmaker Ford (F.N) declined comment on Thursday on a report saying the head of its loss-making European operations will be replaced by a candidate from within the company.
Nov 07, 2014 7:47 AM EST
Exclusive: Struggling in India, Toyota asks Daihatsu minicar unit to help - sources
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is struggling to crack the affordable end of India's car market and has called on mini-car affiliate Daihatsu for help - a tacit admission that the Japanese autos giant doesn't always get it right in emerging markets.
Takata executives ordered technicians to erase air bag test results: report
Takata Corp, the Japanese auto parts maker at the center of a global vehicle recall, ordered its technicians to destroy results of tests on some of its air bags after finding cracks in air bag inflators, the New York Times said on Friday.
Facing U.S. safety probe, Honda expands air bag recall
Honda Motor Co, facing a U.S. safety probe, strengthened its recall of U.S. cars to replace potentially defective Takata Corp air bags linked to several deaths.
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Dow, S&P hit records in volatile trading
U.S. stocks edged up in a volatile session on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting fresh records on an indication that the European Central Bank would take more policy action if needed to boost a struggling euro zone economy.
Nov 06, 2014 4:02 PM EST
Speaker Boehner touts bills to build Keystone, repeal Obamacare
Legislation allowing the construction of the Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, repealing Obamacare and reducing the nation's debt are at the top of Republicans' 2015 agenda, House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday.
Nov 06, 2014 4:00 PM EST
U.S. third-quarter productivity beats forecasts; pay increasing
Productivity at U.S. nonfarm businesses increased more than expected in the third quarter, keeping a lid on wage inflation.
Nov 06, 2014 9:54 AM EST
Acer swings to third-quarter profit; beats estimates
Taiwanese personal computer (PC) maker Acer Inc swung back into profit in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates, thanks to cost-cutting and recovery in the overall PC market.
Nov 06, 2014 7:55 AM EST
Palo Alto Networks discovers new malware targeted at Apple devices
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW.N) has discovered a new family of malware that can infect Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) desktop and mobile operating systems, underscoring the increasing sophistication of attacks on iPhones and Mac computers.
Nov 06, 2014 7:51 AM EST
Special Report: In oil baron's divorce, company lawyer plays star role
During the divorce trial of oil baron Harold Hamm and wife Sue Ann, an unusual relationship took shape in the Oklahoma courtroom as the marriage was being dismantled.
Nov 06, 2014 7:47 AM EST
Tesla third-quarter loss doubles to $75 million, shares jump
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) shares rose more than 7 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the electric-car maker beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter results.
Nov 06, 2014 7:39 AM EST
GM tells court it not liable for claims over pre-bankruptcy cars
General Motors (GM.N) said in a court filing on Wednesday that it should not have to face lawsuits based on safety issues in cars made before its 2009 bankruptcy, including a faulty ignition switch that led to the recall of 2.6 million cars earlier this year.
Nov 06, 2014 7:33 AM EST
Honda ordered to give Takata air bag papers to U.S. agency
U.S. safety regulators ordered Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) on Wednesday to provide documents and answer questions under oath about potentially defective air bags installed in millions of recalled U.S. vehicles.
Nov 06, 2014 7:27 AM EST
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors aim to raise fuel economy by 25 percent by 2020
Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and its affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) said on Thursday they aim to raise the average fuel economy of their vehicles by 25 percent by 2020 to meet emissions regulations in South Korea, the United States and Europe.
Nov 06, 2014 7:23 AM EST
Conquering fear, finding purpose: The secrets of an encore career
“You must do the thing you cannot do,” Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote. It’s the only way to overcome the fears we all face in doing something new, she thought, and take a leap into the unknown.
Nov 05, 2014 10:56 AM EST
U.S. services sector activity growth slows in October: Markit
The pace of growth in the U.S. services sector slowed more than previously estimated in October from a month earlier, hitting its lowest level in six months and pointing to a year-end slowdown in economic growth, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Nov 05, 2014 10:43 AM EST