Transportation

Smartphones may replace old-fashioned keys.

Alphabet is in discussions with Lyft about a possible investment in the ride-hailing company, potentially deepening an existing partnership between the two firms, a person familiar with the talks said on Thursday.

An influential industry panel plans to vote Thursday on recommendations that the Federal Aviation Administration eliminate or scale back dozens of safety rules, including one on airline pilot qualifications.

An influential industry panel plans to vote Thursday on recommendations that the Federal Aviation Administration eliminate or scale back dozens of safety rules, including one on airline pilot qualifications.

The Latest on aviation safety recommendations (all times local): 4:10 p.m.

With new electronic devices that track their time on the road, some truckers who get paid by the mile could see their incomes drop.

With new electronic devices that track their time on the road, some truckers who get paid by the mile could see their incomes drop.

Fisherman Jake Bunch leans over the side of the fishing boat "Sadie K," spears his catch, and reels it aboard: an abandoned crab pot, dangling one limp lasagna noodle of kelp and dozens of feet of rope, just the kind of fishing gear that has been snaring an increasing number of whales off U.S. coasts.

Fisherman Jake Bunch leans over the side of the fishing boat "Sadie K," spears his catch, and reels it aboard: an abandoned crab pot, dangling one limp lasagna noodle of kelp and dozens of feet of rope, just the kind of fishing gear that has been snaring an increasing number of whales off U.S. coasts.

BB&T has announced it is cutting 56 jobs from its processing service center in West Virginia's capital city.

Daimler has plans to bring a fleet of battery-powered Fuso delivery vehicles to customers in New York City.

Daimler has plans to bring a fleet of battery-powered Fuso delivery vehicles to customers in New York City.

Canadian and Danish pension funds have offered to buy the Copenhagen international airport parent company from Australia's Macquarie, which has held a majority stake since 2005.

German automakers say they have new and improved diesels that meet or beat ever-tightening emissions standards.

Self-driving cars may not hit the road in earnest for many years - but autonomous boats could be just around the pier.

Ferrari has unveiled its newest 'entry-level' supercar at a time when the iconic Italian brand is ready to expand.

The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it had awarded Boeing Co a contract to begin modification of two 747-8 jetliners that will be the next presidential aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it had awarded Boeing Co a contract to begin modification of two 747-8 jetliners that will be the next presidential aircraft.

If your college kid is in need of a car, here are some vehicles with excellent current lease deals that will fit both parental and college-driver requirements.

If your college kid is in need of a car, here are some vehicles with excellent current lease deals that will fit both parental and college-driver requirements.