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In a renewed rivalry between two storied motorcycle brands, Indian is back at full throttle and gunning for Harley-Davidson with a completely redesigned bike that will be unveiled at next month's Sturgis rally.

The average price for regular gasoline is back below $3.50 a gallon, just before drivers hit the road for the 4th of July.

After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.

If you thought airfare prices were pretty low last year, expect them to be even lower this year.

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA hopes to sell one-way tickets to Europe for $69 as early as 2017 by flying from U.S. airports that have low fees, Chief Executive Officer Bjørn Kjos said in an interview Tuesday.

Avis acquired privately held Payless in a $50 million cash deal, expanding its discount car-rental portfolio.

___ US companies increasingly fish for growth overseas SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major U.S. companies are starting to reap their most rapid growth in fertile lands of opportunity far from home.

The U.S. auto industry will have to offer more discounts to maintain demand as prices for used cars decline.

The U.S. government plans to auction off a failed loan given to Fisker Automotive, potentially opening the door for the plug-in car maker to relaunch under new ownership.

The automaker is recalling about 242,000 vehicles worldwide, including the Prius hybrid, due to a brake glitch.

Boosted by demand from China and the U.S. Ford reported its Focus model was the world's best-selling passenger car in 2012.

Hyundai Motor and its Kia Motors affiliate are recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles in the U.S. after discovering issues related to brake light switches and air bags.

GM plans to move its international headquarters from Shanghai to Singapore, as the largest U.S. automaker shakes up its operations abroad.

U.S. auto sales took a turn to the positive side in October, as car makers posted double-digit gains amid strong demand for pickups and luxury vehicles.

General Motors logged a 6% decline in its 3Q profit but beat the Street, as one-time costs overshadowed revenue growth.

Chrysler reported a 22% jump in its third-quarter profit amid a surge in U.S. retail sales.

Despite a 22% decline in 3Q profit, Ford beat expectations, raised its full-year outlook on positive expectations for the European auto market.

GM raised the prices of its popular Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks by up to $1,500, but cash incentives will help offset the hike.

Chrysler, Fiat's CEO  said he hopes the IPO process will provide a clear valuation of Chrysler and pave the way for a merger.

New-vehicle sales at the nation’s largest auto dealership chain jumped 13% to a six-year high in the third quarter.