VW paves way for UAW representation at U.S. plant
Volkswagen AG's U.S. division said Wednesday it has agreed to steps that could allow for union representation at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the United Auto Workers has unsuccessfully tried to organize workers.
Nov 13, 2014 1:09 PM EST
Safety advocate urges GM switch fund to intensify victim outreach
A car-safety advocate on Wednesday urged the lawyer overseeing General Motors Co's program to compensate victims of accidents linked to a faulty ignition switch in its vehicles to take a more active approach to finding cases of injury or death.
Takata refutes report of secret airbag tests: NYT
Auto parts maker Takata Corp (7312.T) offered a "substantive rebuttal" to accusations by two former employees that the company carried out tests on airbags in 2004 in Michigan and found signs of defects but did not report the results to federal regulators, the New York Times reported.
Honda discloses fifth Takata air bag-linked fatality, widens recall
Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said on Thursday that a driver in Malaysia died in July after being hit by shrapnel from an air bag supplied by Takata Corp (7312.T) - the fifth such fatality and the first outside the United States.
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Strikes cast shadow over Ford's South African investment prospects
U.S. carmaker Ford is hesitant about investing further in its South African operation because of repeated production stoppages caused by strikes, its regional chief said on Thursday.
Nov 13, 2014 12:32 PM EST
The biggest surprises in retirement? The experts weigh in
The Great Recession served up some nasty financial surprises to people approaching retirement - the housing crash, job loss and shrunken 401(k)s, for starters.
Nov 11, 2014 9:54 AM EST
Exclusive: Apple's enterprise assault gets into higher gear
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is embarking on its most aggressive expansion yet onto corporate turf, hiring a dedicated sales force to talk with potential clients like Citigroup Inc (C.N) and working in concert with a dozen or so developers, two sources familiar with its plans say.
Nov 11, 2014 9:49 AM EST
Aluminum-intensive Ford F-150 truck on sale in December
Ford Motor Co on Tuesday is scheduled to begin production of its redesigned, aluminum-intensive F-150 full-size pickup truck, a key profit generator for the No. 2 U.S. automaker that will go on sale next month.
Nov 11, 2014 9:44 AM EST
Hyundai, Kia unveil share buybacks after anger over property purchase
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors (000270.KS) unveiled share buybacks worth a combined 670 billion won ($615 million), in an apparent bid to appease investors angered by the sky-high price paid for property to house new headquarters.
Nov 11, 2014 9:41 AM EST
Retirement withdrawal strategies that can pay off big
Having your own tax-deferred retirement account is a bit like having one of those self-titrating morphine buttons that hospitals use: Press it whenever you need quick relief.
Nov 10, 2014 10:34 AM EST
Samsung Electronics to build $3 billion smartphone plant in Vietnam
South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) has applied for a license to invest $3 billion in building a second smartphone factory in northern Vietnam, a government official said on Monday.
Nov 10, 2014 10:28 AM EST
Obama asks FCC for strong net neutrality rules
U.S. President Barack Obama took a strong stance on Monday on new 'net neutrality' regulations being drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, saying the agency should reclassify broadband to regulate it more like a public utility.
Nov 10, 2014 10:23 AM EST
New rules proposed to put an end to 'too big to fail' banks
Global regulators on Monday proposed new rules to ensure that bank creditors rather than taxpayers pick up the bill when a big lender collapses.
Nov 10, 2014 10:18 AM EST
Food costs eating into consumers' saving at the pump as holidays near
Martha Franco says she hadn't really noticed the sharp drop in gasoline prices, even though the mother of three is always shuttling the kids around in her SUV. She has been paying closer attention to the soaring cost of meat instead.
Nov 10, 2014 10:10 AM EST
Wall Street set to open flat after three-week run
U.S. stocks were poised for a flat open on Monday, after the Dow and S&P 500 advanced for a third straight week to fresh record highs.
Nov 10, 2014 10:02 AM EST
Ford Europe chief and global marketing head to switch jobs
Two of Ford Motor Co's (F.N) top executives will switch positions, the U.S. carmaker said on Friday, as new boss Mark Fields looks to develop senior managers.
Nov 10, 2014 9:45 AM EST