Fiat Chrysler’s 5 Best-Selling Cars
Fiat Chrysler is scrambling to defend itself against accusations that it violated the Clean Air Act. The incident involved version of two of its best-selling vehicles.
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As Wells Fargo Closes 400 Branches, Other Banks May Follow
Wells Fargo continues to struggle, both financially and with its reputation. As part of means to cut costs, the big bank's chief financial officer said it would shutter 400 branches.
Jessica Alba’s Honest Co Recalls Product, Threatens IPO or Sale
Honest Company, Jessica Alba's consumer products company, appeared to be a successful unicorn, but it has proven itself to be less and less honest over time.
Wall Street Loves Meredith Because It Isn’t a Publishing Company
Meredith may be in the midst of a merger with America's largest magazine publisher, but Wall Street, ironically, loves the company because magazines are not its most successful business.
The California Drought, Which Was to Last Centuries, May Be Over
Not terribly long ago, scientists forecast the California drought could last for decades, or even centuries. Recent storms may have changed that.
Tesla to Charge for Supercharger Use as Its Business Plans Evolve
Tesla has changed its Supercharger strategy. It will charge customers, but not very much, at least compared to gasoline.
Will Air Pollution Slow China’s Red-Hot Car Market?
Air pollution problems in large Chinese cities are so severe that the use of vehicles may have to be curtailed, which almost certainly will cut into new car sales.
Amazon to Add 100,000 Jobs in Show of Revenue Growth Strength
Amazon.com flexed its muscles as it showed business must be surging at an astonishing pace. The company said it would 100,000 full-time jobs in the United States in the next 18 months.
Foreclosures Drop to 10-Year Low, New Jersey Bucks Trend
Several states did not match the national trend in foreclosures as their situations remained difficult. New Jersey was first among them.
24/7 Wall St. Launches City Stat Sites for 20 Major Cities
24/7 Wall St. has launched city statistics sites for 20 major cities. Among other things, the new have interactive tables that compare each metro’s income, housing, population, labor, crime and health figures.
Deals to Buy Homes Fall Apart, Particularly in California
People who make offers on homes have started to find that appraisals well above these offers have triggered a large number of busted deals, particularly in California.
Google Now Has 157 Products
When Alphabet recently launched its new Pixel smartphone, it became the 157th product the company owns and supports.
World Economic Growth to Rise by 2.7%, Hampered by Latin America — World Bank
The World Bank has come out with its 2017 economic forecast, and the numbers are distressing. Trouble Latin America will barely expand at all.
6 Trends That Could Cripple the Car Industry
Lost among the latest developments in automobiles is the fact that a sharp drop in car ownership could reshape the industry more than anything else.
GM Rental Fleet Sales Double in December
General Motors showed another sign of inventory struggles in December. And it is a decision the car company likely had to make as its bloated car lots eat into its ability to make money.
How Much Will Trump’s Mexican Wall Cost?
President-elect Donald Trump says that his proposed wall between Mexico and much of the southern U.S. border will cost $8 billion to $12 billion, which is a very broad range.
Cadillac Offsets Limited Lineup With Brilliant Car Exchange Program
Cadillac's model line is not nearly as large as that of luxury car leaders BMW and Mercedes, but it has created a program that could partially offset that.
McDonald’s Dumps 80% of China Operations
McDonald's has sold 80% of its operations in China to two financial firms, though the reasons for the decision were not very well articulated.
Half of Car Buyers Pick Tech Ahead of Brand
Car technology, once considered a nuisance by many drivers, has apparently come of age. A new study shows that 48% of car buyers put the latest auto technology offerings ahead of brand, style or…
Food Prices Expected To Rise Only 1%
ThinkstockIf inflation picks up this year, food prices paid at the supermarket level will not be the cause. The USDA Economic Research Service expects them to rise only 1%, after a drop last year…