Forget the Hyperloop, Brace for Supersonic Travel
For New Yorkers who want to take the quick 3,000-mile trip to Los Angeles or the 7,000-mile journey to Tokyo, a solution faster than the speed of sound might soon be on the horizon.
GM, Honda To Jointly Develop Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles By 2020
GM and Honda will jointly develop hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles over the next seven years, the latest alliance to cut the technology's costs and meet stricter global emissions rules.
European Proposal Suggests Capping Van Speeds at 75 MPH
In an effort to cut carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency, a proposal baked by the European Parliament's environment committee suggests capping van speeds at 75 miles/hour.
Average Gas Prices Hit $3.63; CSX Beats Earnings Expectations
Pain at the pump will soon become even worse. Meanwhile, CSX shares climbed higher in after-hours trading, following better-than-expected second-quarter results.
Providence metro public transit commuters spend average of 59.5 minutes getting to work
Workers in Providence and nearby communities who travel by bus or train face longer commute times than their counterparts in other medium-sized metropolitan areas in the U.S.
The Massive Trucker Shortage Could Hit Your Wallet Soon
The trucking industry has been hanging the 'help wanted' sign for several years now--so why aren't more people opting to get behind the wheel?
After rocky season last year, FedEx and UPS look to improve their performance during holidays
Facing an even bigger mountain of packages this holiday season, FedEx and UPS are hiring more workers to avoid the delays that frustrated shoppers and gift-recipients a year ago.
Soaring Ticket Prices a Result of Airline Mergers?
Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza on the DOJ investigation into price collusion among U.S. air carriers.
Boeing Promotes Defense CEO to Chief Operating Officer
The jet maker promoted its defense chief Dennis Muilenburg to chief operating officer on Wednesday, a move some say makes him the likely choice to eventually replace Jim McNerney as CEO.
Ford Focuses on Fast-Growing Middle East and Africa Markets
Ford announced personnel changes in its domestic market and in Africa and the Middle East as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Hertz CEO Mark Frissora Steps Down
Chief Executive Mark Frissora has stepped down for personal reasons, the rental car company announced Monday.
GM Hands Keys to Mary Barra, Detroit's 1st Female CEO
General Motors named Mary Barra as the company's first female CEO to succeed current chief Dan Akerson.
Ford: Mulally Remains Focused on Us
Ford's current CEO is being mentioned as a candidate for Microsoft's top job, but the company is throwing cold water on the reports.
United Airlines CEO Has Heart Transplant, May Return Later Than Expected
United Continental Holdings Inc said in a news release that Chief Executive Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday and may return to the helm of the second-largest U.S. airline later than expected.
United Names Brett Hart as Acting CEO
The nation's second-biggest airline said its general counsel will take over as acting CEO until Chief Executive Oscar Muniz can return after suffering a heart attack.
Buffett may benefit as train lobby bids to weaken safety rule
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is set to be a chief beneficiary of a bid by Senate Republicans to weaken new regulations to improve train safety in the $2.8 billion crude-by-rail industry, a key cog in the development of the vast North American shale oil fields.
United Airlines CFO Rainey Moves to Same Position at PayPal
United Continental Holdings Inc Chief Financial Officer John Rainey has left the fourth-biggest passenger air carrier in the United States to take up the same role at PayPal Holdings Inc, the companies said Tuesday.
United Airlines CEO Suffers Heart Attack
United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz suffered a heart attack yesterday and is in a Chicago hospital, according to multiple media reports.
Drone makers seek out new targets
By Soham Chatterjee and Bijoy Anandoth Koyitty
Travelzoo 3Q Profit Soars 62%
The company saw revenue in North America climb 32% year-over-year to $28.1 million, while Europe jumped up 65% to $10.7 million. Total unduplicated newsletter subscribers grew 14% during the three months ended Sept. 30 to 21. 3million.













