Volkswagen to cut another $3.4B in costs to boost margins
A key goal is to improve margins at its mass-market VW brand.
Michigan Senate OKs bill to enable Great Lakes pipeline deal
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to facilitate a deal to replace a contentious 65-year-old oil pipeline in the Great Lakes, approving legislation to empower a new authority to oversee the construction and operation of a utility tunnel that would encase the new pipeline.
Report urges cash-strapped Pakistan to pursue clean energy
A new report says cash-strapped Pakistan should pursue clean energy instead of relying on coal and nuclear.
How to shop for a car when interest rates are high
There are a few ways to get around today's high interest rates.
Google's robotic spinoff launches ride-hailing service
Waymo is introducing a small-scale ride-hailing service.
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
A task force created by President Donald Trump to evaluate ways to stem billions of dollars in losses at the U.S. Postal Service is suggesting a range of options, including proposals that could significantly boost the cost of sending non-essential mail.
This Amazon strategy should worry UPS, FedEx: Morgan Stanley
The firm estimates that Amazon’s new capabilities will hurt UPS and FedEx’s revenue by 2 percent in 2018 and 10 percent by the year 2025.
Uber announces new minibus service in Egypt
The company hopes to draw millions of Egyptians into ride-sharing from chronically congested, pollution-filled urban landscapes and replace personal automobiles.
Earthquake-weary Alaskans still grappling with damage
The supply chain of food and other goods delivered to the Port of Anchorage from the Lower 48 has not been disrupted by the powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage to roads in the Anchorage area.
Frontier flight to Tampa returns to Vegas with engine damage
Authorities say a commercial passenger jet bound for Tampa, Florida returned safely to Las Vegas with engine cover damage just minutes after takeoff.
Honeywell moving headquarters, 750 jobs to North Carolina
Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc. is moving its headquarters and 750 jobs from New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Honeywell expected to announce HQ move to North Carolina
Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc. is expected to announce that it is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Iran says it has added 2 mini submarines to its naval fleet
Iran's navy has acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters such as the Persian Gulf, the Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.
Ford backs PM May's Brexit plan to avoid no-deal 'catastrophe'
Ford Europe boss Steven Armstrong told Reuters the company was considering importing more vehicles into Britain ahead of Brexit to avoid any disruption if May's deal is not approved by lawmakers.
Cuomo pitches rail tunnel to Trump in 'productive' meeting
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and President Donald Trump had a "productive" meeting Wednesday to discuss one of the Northeast's most pressing transportation needs: a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River.
Report faults safety failures, defects in Lion Air crash
A report based on black box data from an Indonesian Lion Air jet that crashed last month cites equipment failures and the airline's safety measures as factors in the disaster.
Cost of keeping Asian carp from Great Lakes nearly triples
A federal plan to prevent Asian carp from establishing themselves in the Great Lakes has gotten considerably more expensive.
Gas selling for under $2 per gallon in these states
The lowest prices were available in Texas.
2 Iranian hackers charged in US ransomware scheme
The Justice Department says two Iranian computer hackers have been charged in connection with multimillion-dollar cybercrime and extortion scheme that targeted U.S. government agencies and businesses.
Transport disruptions hit Greece as union protests cutbacks
Nationwide train and island ferry services have been suspended for a day in Greece, together with most Athens public transport, as the country's biggest labor union strikes against persisting austerity measures.














