US Reports 28th Death From Exploding Takata Air Bag Inflators
DETROIT — Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
September 3, 2024Tornado Derails 43 BNSF Train Cars in North Dakota
STEELE, N.D. — Strong winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.
August 29, 2024Port of Seattle Investigates Cyberattack at Airport
SEATTLE — An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day as Port of Seattle officials worked to restore service.
August 27, 20247-Eleven Owner Gets Takeover Bid From Canada’s Couche-Tard
The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.
August 19, 2024Ford, Mazda Warn Owners About Takata Air Bag Inflators
DETROIT — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
August 13, 2024NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Fatal Cybertruck Crash
DETROIT — Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup.
August 7, 2024Boeing Names ‘Kelly’ Ortberg as New CEO
Boeing lost more than $1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.
July 31, 2024BP to Hand Shareholders $7 Billion on Stock Buybacks
LONDON — Oil giant BP said it will reward shareholders to the tune of $7 billion this year through the purchase of its own stock, even as it reported a 30% decline in profits in the first half of 2024.
July 30, 2024Stellantis Profit Plunges 48% in First Half of Year
MILAN — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere July 25 after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
July 25, 2024Stellantis Reports Battery Fire Risk for Hybrid Minivans
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires.
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