Factory Output Inches Up in May by The Associated Press Jun 14th 2013 9:53AM U.S. factory output barely increased in May after two months of declines, a sign that manufacturing is providing little support for the economy.
Retail Sales Rise in May as Import, Export Prices Soften by Reuters Jun 13th 2013 9:23AM U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in May as households stepped up purchases of automobiles and bought other goods, as prices for imports and exports slipped.
India's Apollo Bids $2.5B for No. 2 U.S. Tire Maker, Cooper by Reuters Jun 12th 2013 2:27PM India's Apollo Tyres agrees to buy U.S.-based Cooper Tire for about $2.5 billion in a deal that would make Apollo the world's seventh-largest tire maker.
On AOL Autos Now: Deals, Recalls and Cars That Almost Drive Themselves by AOL Autos Jun 12th 2013 11:20AM Here's some of what's on tap from our friends over at AOL Autos:
Wholesale Inventories Rise Mildly as Manufacturers Hedge by The Associated Press Jun 11th 2013 11:30AM U.S. wholesalers increased their stockpiles in April and their sales rebounded from a big decline in March, positive signs for economic growth.
IHS Plans $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Carfax Operator RL Polk by The Associated Press Jun 10th 2013 7:05AM Business information and analytics firm IHS says it will spend $1.4 billion to buy the privately held R.L. Polk, which operates vehicle history report provider Carfax.
U.S. Auto Industry Is Revving Up for a Hiring Spree by The Associated Press Jun 9th 2013 11:32AM The U.S. auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
Chrysler Recalls 630,000 Jeeps to Fix Air Bags, Seat Belts by The Associated Press Jun 6th 2013 9:03AM Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.
GM Returns to the S&P 500, Moves Closer to Independence by David Kiley Jun 6th 2013 8:31AM GM's quest for independence from the government is ahead of schedule. The Treasury is selling off 30 million GM shares this week, and the automaker is rejoining the S&P...
Dow Tumbles 216 Points After Big Losses in Overseas Markets by DailyFinance Staff Jun 5th 2013 4:34PM A broad-based selloff on Wall Street followed another bout of heavy selling overseas in trading Wednesday.
Brake Woes Prompt Toyota to Recall 233,000 Prius Models by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 8:56AM Toyota is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.
Fed Official's Remarks End Dow's 20-Tuesday Streak by DailyFinance Staff Jun 4th 2013 4:45PM The Dow fell 76 points, ending its streak of 20 straight gains on Tuesday, the longest such winning streak since 1968. Meanwhile the S&P 500 lost 9, and the Nasdaq...
Chrysler Refuses U.S. Request to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 1:46PM Chrysler is refusing a request by regulators to recall about 2.7 million Jeeps to fix fuel tanks that could leak and cause fires. The automaker says the SUVs are safe.
May Auto Sales Bolster U.S. Economy by AOL Autos Jun 3rd 2013 5:38PM Higher discounts at some automakers, rising pickup truck sales and increasing consumer confidence pushed up car sales in May, giving the overall economy a shot in the arm.
Ford Faces F-150 Probe; the Dow Sets a Record by DailyFinance Staff May 28th 2013 9:00AM Ford faces an investigation into reports of loss of power in certain F-150 pickup models and the Dow looks to get its mojo back.
Fill'er Up With Weird: Our Readers' Surprising Gas Saving Tips by Bruce Watson May 24th 2013 4:10PM Tired of the usual gas-saving advice? Here are some outside-the-box suggestions to help you cut down on your fuel costs.
Which Stocks Will Be Winners? Employees Spill the Beans by Rich Smith May 24th 2013 10:30AM Wondering how a company is really doing? Ask its rank-and-file employees. Glassdoor has done just that; here's how you can use their answers to buff up your portfolio.
Tesla Repays $465M Government Loan 9 Years Early by Reuters May 23rd 2013 6:08AM Electric carmaker Tesla has paid off its U.S. Department of Energy loan nine years earlier than required, using money raised last week in a stock and debt offering.
Used Cars Get More Affordable as New Car Sales Pick Up by DailyFinance Staff May 22nd 2013 11:58AM With new car sales revving up, consumers are trading in old cars, resulting in lower prices for used cars.
Detroit Automakers Cutting Back on Summer Factory Shutdowns by The Associated Press May 22nd 2013 7:21AM Detroit's automakers are largely forgoing traditional two-week summer breaks at their factories and speeding up production to meet buyers' demand for new cars and trucks.
Along the Road to a Greener America, an Awful Lot of Roadkill by Reuters May 20th 2013 11:45AM The global financial crisis helped slam the brakes on clean-tech dreams from electric cars to solar panels, but the roots of green energy's mid-life crisis run far deeper.
GM Shares Top Level Not Seen Since 2011 by The Associated Press May 17th 2013 1:11PM Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, topping their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years.
Few Small SUVs Perform Well in Latest Crash Tests by The Associated Press May 16th 2013 4:52PM Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.
U.S. Factory Output Sees Broad Decline in April by The Associated Press May 15th 2013 9:35AM U.S. factories cut back sharply on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars and most other industries reduced output.
Feds Investigating Chrysler Models for Engine Stalling by The Associated Press May 14th 2013 1:25PM U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines can stall without warning in three Chrysler and Dodge brand cars.
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs That May Roll Away by The Associated Press May 13th 2013 6:09AM Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.
Is GM About to Recall More Than 100,000 Chevrolet Corvettes? by IBTimes May 10th 2013 4:16PM The Chevy Corvette is a beloved favorite of thrill-seeking Boomers, but drivers the sixth-generation sports car might want to be careful driving at night -- at least for now.
It's Electric! Tesla Motors Shifts Into Profitability by DailyFinance Staff May 9th 2013 12:15PM A business can’t have a much better week than Tesla Motors'. The electric car maker posted its first-ever quarterly profit and received Consumer Reports’ best-ever score.
Toyota's Comeback Gains Momentum by AOL Autos May 8th 2013 1:28PM Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled in its latest quarter as cost cuts and better sales worked with a weakening yen to add momentum to the automaker's comeback.
Subaru to Expand Indiana Factory, Add 900 Jobs by The Associated Press May 8th 2013 7:35AM Subaru said Wednesday it is investing $400 million to expand its Indiana factory and will add 900 workers to build the Impreza small car there in 2016.
Invest Like a Cicada: 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030 by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 7th 2013 5:00AM Next month, 17-year cicadas will invade the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic. Here are five stocks you could buy and hold until the next wave emerges in 2030.
