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U.S. Economy 2012: Will This be a Better Year?

The U.S. economy will slow down in the early months of the year, then accelerate and finish the year having grown nearly 3 percent, according to the country's Chamber of Commerce.

VW Reports Record Car Sales for 2011

The Volkswagen E-Bugster concept car is introduced on the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 9, 2012.

The car group reports selling 8.16 million sales last year, more than Toyota. Car group sales in India more than doubled, but General Motors could outshine the German automaker.

How Nissan Avoided the Pitfalls of Honda and Toyota, Kept Momentum in 2011

DETROIT -- Soon after the earthquake and tsunami pummeled Japan last March, Nissan sent executives to their suppliers in Japan. They reported what parts had not been affected in what quantities.

7.3 Quake Shakes Indonesia; Tsunami Warning Canceled

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake registered 7.3 magnitude, striking off the coast of teh Aceh province just after midnight early Wednesday. The earthquake's center was 18 miles beneath the ocean floor, the USGS said.

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Chevy Code 130R at Detroit Auto Show: GM Looks to Attract Young Buyers With Two Sleek Concepts [PHOTO]

DETROIT -- When Joe Baker was doing research for the new concept car he was designing for Chevrolet, one piece of information stood out. Baker, who designed the Code 130R concept, looked most at United States Census data that said 80 million American consumers are approaching the age of 30.

Ford Fusion 2013 at Detroit Auto Show: Ford Looks to Take Over Midsize Market

DETROIT -- Ford chose a fitting venue to make the 2013 version of its midsize Fusion here at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday.

BMW tops Mercedes for US luxury car sales crown

BMW grabbed the top spot in the U.S. luxury auto market in 2011, edging out Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand, as both German automakers took advantage of inventory problems for Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus lineup.

BMW Overtakes Mercedes-Benz as Top-Selling Luxury Brand in U.S.

BMW AG has sealed its position as the most successful luxury brand in the U.S. in 2011 by outselling Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz last month.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks during a joint news conference with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh after their meeting in New Delhi

Fukushima: Japan PM Vows to See 'Rebirth' of Nuclear Plant

In his traditional new year's press conference, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda pledged Wednesday to revive the area around the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

A deserted street inside the contaminated exclusion zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is seen from bus windows

Japan Earthquake 2012: Fukushima Okay, but Government Urges State Control of Nuclear Plant

Buildings reportedly swayed from the jolt in Tokyo, but the Daily Mail reported that the quake did not disrupt the final of the Emperor's Cup football tournament being played at the National Stadium.

Japan Earthquake 2012: Strong Quake Shakes New Year's Day

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 shook Japan off the country's coast on Sunday, the first day of the new year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said the earthquake struck 495 kilometers (307 miles) south-southwest of Tokyo.

Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake Hits Just off Japan's Coast; No Tsunami Warning

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday. With a depth of nearly 217 miles, its epicenter was southwest of the country's Izu islands, and it occurred at about 2:28 p.m. local time (5:28 GMT), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Strong Earthquake Jolts Japan: No Tsunami Warning Has Been Issued

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geolegical Survey. However, there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Kasey Kahne rests on the the roof of his car during the race introductions NASCAR Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol Tennessee

Celebrities may temper Twitter comments after 2011 blunders

Celebrities may resist the urge to send a stream of consciousness on Twitter in the new year, after famous people tweeted their way into trouble on everything from boxer briefs to breast-feeding in 2011.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz Compete for the US No.1 Luxury Car Tag

BMW, Mercedes-Benz Compete for U.S. No 1 Luxury Car Tag

For the first time, two German auto manufacturers, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are competing head on for the coveted title of the No.1 selling luxury car in the United States.

Paul Smith Profit up by 31 Percent Despite Economic Turmoil

Couture designer Paul Smith has reported an increase in pre-tax profits of 31 percent despite the economic downturn. As per the accounts filed in the Company House, the pre-tax profits rose from £20.9 million a year previously to a current £27.4 million.

A Syrian citizen takes part in a rally in support of President Bashar al-Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Minsk

2012 World Events Outlook

Herewith follows some of my predictions for what may happen in 2012 with respect to some key foreign countries.

Girl Swept Away in 2004 Tsunami Found 7 Years Later

A girl who was swept away during the 2004 Indonesian tsunami has been found.

Libyan refugees in Tunisia celebrate after hearing news that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed in Sirte, outside their embassy in Tunis

2011: World Events in Review

The incredible events of 2011 will likely influence global history for decades to come.

Japan Cuts Economic Growth Forecast for Next Fiscal Year

Japan has cut its forecast regrading economic growth for 2012 as a cumulative effect of a rising yen, natural disasters and the eurozone debt crisis.

New Earthquakes Shake Christchurch, N.Z.; Few Injuries

A series of strong earthquakes hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch Friday, sending goods toppling from shelves, causing rockfalls and driving terrified residents from buildings 10 months after a quake killed almost 200 people in the city.

Indonesian Tsunami Girl Returns Home After Seven Years

It is not clear where Wati has been all these years or what she had been doing to survive.

Creepy Cloud Formation Hovering Over England [PHOTO]

A creepy cloud formation was reportedly photographed today hovering over England and users on the forum site Reddit began spreading the picture.

Nikkei, Asia Markets Close Lower Thursday on Continued Europe Jitters

Japan's blue-chip index snapped a two-day winning run on Thursday and met strong resistance near its 25-day moving average, with the machine tools sector weighed down by a brokerage downgrade.

Honda to curtail N.A. output due to Thai floods

Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Cause Jump in Honda, Nissan Prices: Analysis

The Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 caused a drastic drop in vehicle production and a near-6 percent rise in vehicle pricing for a key Honda model. That's according to analysis from ALG, a leading automotive residual values and analytical data products source.