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Following Jimi Heselden's accidental death while riding a Segway, the personal-vehicle maker faces a marketing nightmare. But almost from the beginning, Segway has been struggling both to live up to the hype and to overcome the mocking and negative public images of its product.

Think you've got a strict boss? Probably not as strict as a German company who fired a man for allegedly stealing two cents worth of electricity. A German court has ruled the company had no grounds for firing him and dismissed the firm's appeal against his reinstatement. Network administrator...

For more than a decade, some smart, successful investors have been telling me that Amazon.com (AMZN) would not succeed, because its business plan was flawed. Meanwhile, the company built its reputation as an online bookseller, added products, and boosted sales. During that time, Amazon's stock was...

In the slog toward greener transportation, cars may be headed in the (approximately, generally) right direction. But even efficient cars still pollute, in the same way that cigarettes with filters and low tar are still carcinogenic. They're better, but not a clean slate by any means. What do you do...

Earlier today, General Motors (GM) posted first quarter losses of $5.9 billion dollars. Although significantly less than the $6.7 billion that many analysts anticipated, the losses were devastating. Some are suggesting that this may be the ailing automakers final revenue report. The losses came...

GM (GM) thinks it's new electric-powered, two-seater passenger car being developed with Segway will help rebuild its leadership position in the urban markets. It's designed to be fast, safe, inexpensive and a clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks. Called the Personal Urban Mobility and...

With all the trouble the American car industry is having trying to adapt to high fuel prices, it's amazing to see what an 19-year-old kid can do. Ben Gulak showed off his Uno, which is powered by a wheelchair battery, at the 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, then was featured on the cover...