Ford and Toyota, the second and the third largest automaker in the U.S. have reported a surge in SUV and pickup truck sales. Ford Motor Co, the second biggest automaker in the United States, has reported an almost 4.1% rise… Read More ›
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British auto industry will face significant disruption in case of a cliff-edge Brexit
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has made it amply clear to the British government that a no-Brexit deal is not an option. On Tuesday, Britain’s automobile industry group made it lucidly clear to the government that a… Read More ›
New tariffs on cars and trucks will negatively impact U.S. consumers: Japan’s automakers association
In a cautionary move, Japan has warned the U.S. that any imposition of new tariffs will negatively impact U.S. consumers and its auto industry. On Friday, Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) came down heavily on U.S. overtures to explore the possibility… Read More ›
Thousands of jobs created as a result of green energy initiatives in Northeast U.S.: Study
Through the green initiatives, 9 U.S. Northeast States are reducing their carbon footprint and creating thousands of jobs in the clean energy market. As per the results of a study that was released on Tuesday, thousands of jobs have been… Read More ›
Equifax appoints Mark Begor as its CEO
Mark Begor, 59, is set to join Equifax on April 16, this year. His appointment at the help of the consumer credit rating agency comes at a time when the firm faces significant headwinds stemming from what is slated to… Read More ›
U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns against imposition of unilateral tariffs
The President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has warned that while the Trump Administration was right on it’s focus on China’s industrial policies and unfair trade practices which unfairly impacts the U.S. economy, the current tariffs approach will do… Read More ›
Tencent Holdings Ltd and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd jostle for dominance in China’s $13 trillion mobile payment market
China’s online and brick-and-mortar retailers world are being forced to take sides as both giants battle it out for dominance over China’s $13 trillion mobile payment market. Chinese tech giants, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd are forcing… Read More ›
Amazon.com’s Whole Foods Market reports credit card information of consumers stolen its taprooms and restaurants
Since Whole Foods uses a different point-of-sales system at some of its stores, the data kep in those systems weren’t accessed by hackers. Hackers haven’t been able to touch any of Amazon.com’s data in its computer systems. In a significant… Read More ›
Agricultural Advocacy groups, restaurants and Retailers, caution U.S. negotiators on dangers to American agriculture while renegotiating NAFTA provisions
Letters have been sent to U.S. Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative highlighting the dangerous implications for U.S. businesses and consumers in renegotiating NAFTA provisions. On Thursday, agricultural groups, American retailers, and restaurant have weighed in against the Trump Administration’s… Read More ›
American Express launches smart debt management tool to atract new customers
The debt management tool is likely to be very useful for big ticket items. In a strategic move aimed at roping in young, economically conscious consumers into its fold, American Express Co has unveiled a new option that allows young… Read More ›