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Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five North American recalls

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it was calling back 202,241 vehicles in five North American recalls covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall.

Nov 05, 2014 9:20 AM EST

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Toyota recalls 5,850 cars, mostly in U.S., for possible steering issue

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it is recalling about 5,850 cars, most of them in the United States, for possible loss of steering control.

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GM says October China auto sales up 3.2 percent year on year

General Motors Co (GM.N) and its Chinese joint ventures sold 291,371 vehicles in China in October, up 3.2 percent from the same month a year earlier, the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.

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U.S. students need more help dealing with loan companies

U.S. students are still largely on their own to protect themselves when they are struggling to repay their debt, despite the government's condemnation of some education loan servicers' unfair, deceptive and illegal practices.

How to donate to help fight Ebola

Many charities are immersed in the fight to control the Ebola epidemic, but so far the donors have not come forward en masse - although scams already are emerging.

Nov 04, 2014 10:36 AM EST

Banks to launch new tool to fight hackers: WSJ

A group of cybersecurity firms funded by big banks plan to launch a platform that will allow financial companies to communicate faster about potential cyber breaches, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Nov 04, 2014 10:30 AM EST

U.S. soda makers headed for tax showdown in California

No American city has passed a ballot measure raising taxes on sugary drinks, and ahead of votes Tuesday in Berkeley and San Francisco, the U.S. soda industry has been working hard to keep it that way.

Nov 04, 2014 10:20 AM EST

Rolls Royce to cut 2,600 staff, appoints new CFO

British engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) said it would cut 2,600 jobs over the next 18 months, in a battle to reduce costs almost three weeks after a major profit warning.

Nov 04, 2014 10:14 AM EST

GM ignition-switch death, injury claims up 12 percent

A program to compensate victims of accidents caused by a faulty ignition switch in General Motors (GM.N) vehicles has received 1,772 claims for injuries and deaths, a 12 percent increase from the previous week, according to a report Monday.

Nov 04, 2014 10:06 AM EST

U.S. opens probe into Honda reporting of Takata air bag failures

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it will examine whether Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) failed to report deaths or injuries involving air bags that are now part of a sweeping federal review.

Nov 04, 2014 9:58 AM EST

Hyundai, Kia in record settlement with U.S. for overstating mileage

Korean carmakers Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) will pay $350 million in penalties to the U.S. government for overstating fuel economy ratings in what officials said on Monday was the biggest settlement of its kind.

Nov 04, 2014 9:33 AM EST

U.S. student debt burden falling more on top earners, easing bubble fears

Young Americans with big college debts are often portrayed as struggling to pay their bills. The reality is somewhat different - those owing super-sized student loans tend to be higher paid.

Nov 03, 2014 7:37 AM EST

Alibaba's first earnings to test mettle, investor enthusiasm

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's (BABA.N) first full quarterly report card to Wall Street investors on Tuesday will be scrutinized by the hopeful seeking validation for lofty stock price targets and studied by the few skeptics searching for inauspicious signs.

Nov 03, 2014 7:32 AM EST