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Ford calls it quits in Australia
Stuart Cohen May 23, 2013
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
BP waves the white flag, asks for help from the Prime Minister
Stephen Beard May 16, 2013
BP said they were just trying to make it for easier for claimants, but now they're in over their heads.
3 oil companies raided by European officials
Rob Young May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
Chairman of Ford Motor Company on why he wants to sell fewer cars
Kai Ryssdal May 1, 2013
Bill Ford says he hopes his company will help develop public transportation in urban areas and get rid of the gridlock.
Automakers kick into high gear
Juli Niemann Apr 2, 2013
The 'big three' automakers -- Chrysler, GM, and Ford -- are reporting sharp gains in sales for the month of March. Chrysler says the latest month was their best since 2007.
What car sales say about our economic recovery
Noel King Apr 2, 2013
The big auto makers reveal how many trucks and cars they sold in March -- and economists will read those figures as economic tea leaves.
BP oil spill settlement window may be closing
Scott Tong Mar 4, 2013
As the second week of testimony begins in BP's civil trial for damages in the Gulf oil spill, a settlement is still possible. Once evidence is presented in earnest, though, lines harden and chances diminish.
BP oil spill lawsuit could get messy
Adriene Hill Feb 25, 2013
The civil suit will determine the degree of BP's responsibility for the oil spill two years ago, which will help determine the size of damages.
BP pleads guilty in oil spill lawsuit
Scott Tong Jan 29, 2013
BP signs off on a plea over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. But this won't be the end of legal troubles for the company.
Henry Ford: The Steve Jobs of his time
Jeremy Hobson Jan 29, 2013
A new documentary looks at the life and work of Henry Ford, one of the greatest innovators in U.S. history.
