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Ford's third-quarter profit will be hit by the cancellation of its electric SUV


Ford's third-quarter profit will be hit by the cancellation of its electric SUV

DETROIT (AP) — Stubbornly high warranty costs and sluggish cost-cutting efforts are holding back Ford Motor Co.'s profits this year, prompting the company to cut its full-year profit forecast. This sent the company's share price down 6% in trading after the closing bell on Monday. The Dearborn, Mich., automaker, which reported its third-quarter results on […]

According to Volkswagen's works council, the carmaker plans to close at least three German plants


According to Volkswagen's works council, the carmaker plans to close at least three German plants

BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen has told employee representatives that it plans to close at least three plants in Germany, the company's works council chairman said Monday. Works council chief Daniela Cavallo said at a meeting with Volkswagen employees at the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg that management was also planning cuts at other locations and promised […]

Ratan Tata, former chairman of India's Tata Sons, dies at the age of 86


Ratan Tata, former chairman of India's Tata Sons, dies at the age of 86

NEW DELHI (AP) — Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died Wednesday evening in a Mumbai hospital. He was 86. Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata's death, describing him as his “friend, mentor and guide” in a statement. He did not give a cause of death. Tata was admitted this […]