Auto tech takes a big bite from Apple |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Jan. 9: New York Times tech columnist David Pogue introduces the most buzz-worthy gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including the Palm Pre smartphone and the Polaroid PoGo.
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John Lewis Gets Sales Boost |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Retailer John Lewis reported an "inspirational" 27% rise in sales in the week after Christmas compared to the same time last year. "Was it the fall of the calendar? Was it the weather? Was it driven...
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America Suffers Record Job Losses |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Some 524,000 people lost their jobs in America in December, taking the number of people who were made unemployed last year to 2.6m - the highest since 1945. The US unemployment rate now stands at 7....
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Lucas Oil American Off-Road Series Announces 2009 Schedule |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Hesperia, CA - (January 9, 2009) - Lucas Oil American Off-Road Series will kick off its 2009 inaugural season on April 4th & 5th at the Primm Valley Motorsports Complex in Primm, NV. "Lucas O...
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End In Sight In Russian Gas Row |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Russia could restart gas shipments to Europe by tomorrow if an agreement can be signed allowing an EU-led mission to track gas flows through Ukrainian pipelines. EU monitors arrived in the Ukrainian...
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Ford says new Fusion to lead class in mileage |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Tough times hit Toyota Jan. 9: Japanese car company Toyota says it will suffer its first operating loss in 70 years. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Jim Lentz, the president of U.S. sales for Toyot...
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Audi U.S. plant decision coming by mid-2009 |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Audi AG will make a decision on a U.S. plant by mid-2009, said Peter Schwarzenbauer, board member in charge of marketing and sales. The German automaker is weighing whether to build a stand alone asse...
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Confidence In Brown Crumbles |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Business confidence in Gordon Brown's handling of the economy has crumbled over the past few months, says a new poll. It comes as the PM winds up his three-day national tour aimed at restoring econo...
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Chrysler, Nissan Talk Joint Car Manufacturing |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Chrysler LLC is officially exploring a manufacturing partnership with Nissan to produce the replacement for its Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring midsize cars, known internally at Chrysler as Project...
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Hope For China Maker Wedgwood |
Jan 10th, 2009 |
Parts of failed china and crystal maker Waterford Wedgwood could be sold to private equity after buyout group KPS Capital Partners signed a letter of intent. New York-based KPS is now negotiating th...
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