AutoNation Becomes Target as Buffett Moves In
The future of AutoNation, the largest U.S. car dealership, may change to that of being a target more than just a seller of vehicles.
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Jobless Rate Still Above 10% in Several Cities
The recession has not left a number of cities, mostly in central California, which is racked by drought and a slow recovery from the housing bubble.
Ford F-Series Sales Threatened by Silverado, Ram
Part of Ford's teetering plan to improve its fortunes between now and 2020 depends on the sales of its flagship F-Series pickup.
Mercedes Sales Top BMW in September
In the monthly race among luxury car sales, Mercedes bested BMW in September. Mercedes also holds a slim lead for the first nine months of the year.
Angry Birds Maker Rovio Slashes Jobs
ThinkstockAngry Birds must not be much more than a fad, as had been the case with many mobile games. Its recent failure caught up to Rovio, its parent, which slashed its work force. The…
Ford Challenge: Are Europe Car Sales in Trouble Again?
When Ford set out its plans and projects for the next several years, one of the focuses was on Europe.
J.C. Penney Still in Trouble
Although J.C. Penney has been out of the business headlines recently, its chances for recovery remain dim as the critical holiday sales season approaches.
The World’s 10 Biggest Energy Gluttons
ThinkstockBy Andrew Topf of Oilprice.com Next time you get into your car and drive to the supermarket, think about how much energy you consume on an annual basis. It is widely assumed that Westerners…
Eurozone PMI Triggers Worry of Stagnation — Markit
The eurozone PMI for September was poor enough to create anxiety about whether the region has truly recovered from the Great Recession.
Germany PMI Shows Contraction
German PMI contracted during September, the first such contraction in 15 months.
Fed Up With Federal Inaction, States Act Alone on Cap and Trade
Unsatisfied with the pace at which the federal government is acting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, several U.S. states are forging ahead with their own initiatives.
Redskins at Eagles Tickets Are Top-Priced NFL Divisional Match-Up of Week 3
Five divisional matchups will take place in the NFL this Sunday as the season enters Week 3.
Chemical Engineering Is the Best-Paying Major
According to a new survey, the median pay of people with degrees in chemical engineering is higher than any other major.
Can Ford F-Series Remain Top-Selling U.S. Vehicle?
Ford produced an ugly set of forecasts for 2014 and 2015 and shareholders paid the price.
Solar Power May Be Largest Source of Electricity by 2050
Solar power has taken a back seat to carbon- and nuclear-based energy. That could change by mid-century.
Wells Fargo Leads Banks in Number of Branches
Bank branch count is not directly related to a financial firm's total deposits, but the correlation is close.
National Association for Business Economics Offers Poor Outlook
The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) offered its September 2014 Outlook Survey report. The numbers were not rosy.
Facebook Launches New Ad Platform — Atlas
Facebook has had to go a long way to prove that marketing to social media users can match the targeting that search advertising can provide.
Lexus and Infiniti Reach 25th Birthdays, Proving Their Challenges Worked
The car enthusiast media has celebrated the 25th birthdays of Japanese luxury brands Infiniti and Lexus for almost the entire year.
Why Wall Street Still Won’t Buy Amazon
Wall Street is still anxious about what it sees as relentless and reckless risk-taking by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos.