Markets Rally After US Fed Minutes Show Concern Over Global Slowdown
Global weakness and a strong dollar means the benchmark interest rate will remain unchanged longer than expected.
Tesla Motors Expected To Reveal All-Wheel Drive Model S, Crash Avoidance Tech, And Maybe Even A Surprise
The Tesla Motors buzz over its big announcement has pushed its stock price up nearly $20 in four trading days.
No Keystone XL Pipeline? No Problem, Says Canadian Firm Planning To Send Crude East Instead Of South
As the controversial oil-sands crude pipeline faces U.S. hurdles, Canada could send the oil east to New Brunswick.
World Solar Power 2014: Countries Installing Equivalent Of 12 Nuclear Power Plants Worth Of Solar Capacity
Global solar capacity growth will hit 45 gigawatts in 2014 as nuclear power retreats.
Car Technology: Voice Controls Can Be As Just As Distracting To Drivers, Says New Study
Study says in-car voice commands can be just as distracting as hand-held devices -- even if a driver’s eyes are on the road.
Down On Electric Cars, Chrysler CEO Marchionne Is Speeding Up Delivery Of A Plug-In Hybrid Electric Town & Country Minivan
An electric minivan was once in the works at Chrysler. Now the company is opting for a plug-in hybrid electric.
Audi Luxury R8 Electric Sports Car: 250 Miles Per Charge, Says Company Tech Chief
Whether Audi is planning a Tesla Model S competitor will depend more on price than range.
FedEx Drivers' Victory: Kansas Supreme Court Says They're Employees Not Contractors
The ruling comes a month after a California judge dismissed FedEx’s claim that its drivers are freelancers not direct employees.
Pakistan Taliban Pledges Support To ISIS Militants
The radical umbrella group wreaking havoc in Pakistan urges unity among like-minded radical Sunni Islamic militant groups.
GM Recalls: More Ignition Key Rotation Trouble, This Time In Chevrolet Caprice, Pontiac G8 Sedans
Over 14 million GM vehicles have key rotation problems. Total recalls for the year now top 30 million.
Hurricane Simon: Category 3 Storm Headed Toward Same Area Ravaged By Hurricane Odile
Major Hurricane Simon looms as Mexico's Baja California is still cleaning up from Hurricane Odile.
Cossacks In Bosnia-Herzegovina: Troupe Celebrating Russian Ties Led By Crimea Takeover Veteran
Nikolai Djakonov, who led a Cossack unit in Russia’s Crimea occupation, is reportedly in Bosnia ahead of elections.
Tesla Gigafactory Update: Panasonic Establishes US Company In Nevada
Tesla Motors partner Panasonic said Friday it has a new company in Nevada to build batteries for Tesla.
Dallas Ebola Patient: Family Who Came In Contact With Thomas Eric Duncan Is Being Relocated
Louise Troh, her son and two nephews were seen exiting the Dallas apartment where they have been quarantined since Monday.
General Motors Recalls: Recent Cadillac CTS, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon Included
This is the carmaker's 69th recall this year.
After Bill Gross: New Pimco Investment Chief Ivascyn Wants The World To Know Pimco Doesn’t Need A King
As clients follow Bill Gross out the door of Pimco, new CIO Daniel Ivascyn doesn’t want star managers.
Hong Kong Protests 2014: Local Businesses Say Sales, Foot Traffic Down As Protests Enter Sixth Day
Hong Kong’s retail economy depends on mainland China tourism, which is about to be largely wiped out.
September 2014 US New Auto Sales: Up 9% On Truck, Crossover, SUV Sales; Ford Down 3%, VW Tanks
GM, Chrysler and Nissan all reported nearly 20 percent sales growth. Deliveries of nearly all Ford sedans declined.
September 2014 New Auto Sales: GM Sales Spike On Strong Demand For Its Big Vehicles
Americans can't seem to get enough of large vehicles with the company's Chevrolet, GMC and Buick nameplates.
September 2014 New Auto Sales: Volkswagen Continues To Falter With Sales Growing Only For Its Golf Hatchbacks
Volkswagen is betting new models will reinvigorate the brand in the U.S. It hasn't won the bet yet.
September 2014 New Auto Sales: Ford Sales Down 3% As Demand For Every Sedan Except Fusion Fell
The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker saw double-digit declines for Fiesta, C-Max and Lincoln cars.
September 2014 New Auto Sales: Nissan Breaks Record For Month On Demand For Rogue, Sentra, Versa
U.S. demand for the Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling electric car, jumped 52 percent compared to September 2013.
September 2014 New Auto Sales: Chrysler Up 19% As Buyers Flock To Jeep Cherokee, Ram Pickup
Consumer demand for the Cherokee, Wrangler, Chrysler 200 and Ram Pickup helped push sales into double-digit growth.
Electric Vehicle Carpool Lane Privileges Do More Harm Than Good Because They Cause Congestion, Report Finds
Allowing electric cars special access to carpool lanes is causing more, not less, pollution, a study indicates.
Ford Motor Drops 2014 Profit Estimate By As Much As $2 Billion, Citing Russia, South America And Recalls
The Michigan automaker says Russia, South America and recalls have hit harder than previously estimated.
How Georgia Became The State With The Highest Electric Car Adoption Rate
Due to a mix of state tax credits and suburban sprawl's traffic chaos, demand for zero-emission vehicles has exploded in Georgia.
Electric Car Pollution: Here Are The Best Places In The US To Own An Electric Vehicle
Electric cars are not zero-emission vehicles, but in states that have embraced alternatives to coal they’re the best option available.
Good Company News Is More Likely Announced Around The Time CEOs Sell Shares, Report Finds
A new study shows companies are delaying the release of "good news" to maximize CEO compensation from selling shares.
US New-Auto Sales Forecast September 2014: Nissan Surpasses Hyundai, Kia; Toyota Bests Ford; Incentive Spending Rockets
The fact that incentives were so generous indicates that the U.S. car business may be going the way of the U.S. housing market.
Cadillac SRX Recalled In China For Problem That Could Cause It To Sway At Highway Speed
GM’s joint venture in China is calling back twice as many Cadillac luxury cars as the company sold in the country last year.