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Toyota's recall troubles seem never-ending. Just a few months after the car company's last recall, it has found defects involving the fueling systems of a variety of Lexus models. This won't help the company's beleaguered reputation.

Southwest Airlines is flying high: It's proven consistently profitable, and it serves more passengers than any other U.S. carrier. But as the airline expands its service, CEO Gary Kelly says volatile jet-fuel prices are his biggest concern going into 2011.

Luxury automakers Jaguar and Volvo are each recalling about 6,000 recently made automobiles to repair faulty windshield wipers and fuel systems, respectively, according to a notice Monday from federal safety officials.

UPS (UPS), the world's largest package delivery company said Monday that it will raise rates by 4.9% for UPS ground packages in 2011. The company will also raise rates by 4.9% for all air express and U.S. origin international shipments, the company said in a statement. Sponsored Links The new...

FedEx, the world's biggest air-cargo carrier, will boost shipping rates in January as it looks to offset the effects of rising fuel costs on its bottom line. The company will increase FedEx Express shipping rates for domestic and export services by an average of 3.9%.

Americans may grumble about paying the current average of $2.72 a gallon. But that's way better than what folks in Eritrea are forking over: $9.59. However, Venezuelans barely pay anything -- gas there goes for 6 cents a gallon. Here's DailyFinance's exclusive list of gas prices in 34 cities worldwide.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the popular -- but controversial -- Cash for Clunkers program resulted in the sale of nearly 600,000 fuel-efficient vehicles in less than a month. But the overall impact on the economy remains unclear, according to a new report.

Lines for gasoline could start getting a little shorter on the West Coast, where startup Propel Fuels has raised $20 million to expand its network of biofuel stations. The financing comes just after the Feds set a new renewable fuel standard.

My friend has a Tesla Roadster. For those who are unfamiliar with Tesla Motors, the Roadster is the Ferrari of the electric-vehicle world, a high-performance two-seater with more sex appeal than Mae West. How ironic, then, that my friend pines for her old Honda Insight, a dinky little hybrid that...

Air travel has deservedly gotten a bad rap from the green set. Jet engines spew out huge quantities of carbon, and flying is by far the most energy inefficient way to travel. But that hasn't stopped airlines from trying to paint a green tint on their fuselages. Witness the latest offering from...