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Toyota to build record 800,000 vehicles in January

Toyota said it plans to produce 800,000 vehicles in January, which would be an all-time record for the month. The automaker has secured a supply of semiconductor chips to return to near full production.

Uber shares pop as CEO touts 'best week ever'

Uber shares climbed 5% Tuesday after the company's chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, revealed that the company had its "best week ever" last week in terms of overall gross bookings despite growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus' omicron variant.

GM plans more than $3B for electric-vehicle projects in Michigan

General Motors Co. plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, people familiar with the matter said, a potential win for the car maker’s home state after recent commitments of auto projects to Southern states.

Southwest Airlines adding new fare option in 2022

Southwest's latest product will "enhance our overall product offering for customers while also increasing benefits" that are tied to its exiting fare options including Wanna Get Away, Anytime and Business Select.

Starbucks store in Buffalo votes to unionize

Starbucks employees at the coffee chain's Elmwood Village location in Buffalo have voted 19 to 8 in favor of being represented by Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union. The vote awaits official certification by the National Labor Relations Board.