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Tesla has a critically acclaimed car, but it's still a David facing several Goliaths. And history proves that price matters.

IBT Tech Reporter Ryan Neal wrote about the rise of Twitter; he stopped by to talk with IBTimesTV.

Marigay McKee was still touting Harrods department store in 2011 -- now she must develop a stronger online business.

Europe’s auto sector is doing terribly, but Volkswagen’s high-end brands have sold over 16 times more cars there this year.

The formerly capsized luxury cruise liner, Costa Concordia was raised in a 19 hour parbuckling operation that was completed on Tuesday. Take a closer look at the damage sustained by the ship in photos here.

Increased tourism spending in the summer of 2013 could contribute to the best GDP growth figures Greece has seen in five years.

Men’s Wearhouse reported lousy sales this year, and what’s to blame, according to CEO Doug Ewert? Superstitious brides who fear the number 13.

While climate change has taken center stage, carbon intensive coal-fired plants have been increasing capacity.

French tax lawyers are probably hoping for more business from U.S. firms -- which face heightened tax scrutiny by Paris.

Countries with large shale crude oil and natural gas reserves can learn from the U.S. energy boom.

The FDA says it has received more than 200 complaints of illness in connection with the voluntary Chobani yogurt recall earlier this month.

Supporting earlier rumors of a mid-October iPad 5 launch, a new report said the company would hold an event on Oct. 15, dedicated to iPads.

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a token reduction in its monetary stimulus, starting next month.

Smart watches are not expected to disrupt the $60 billion global watch market in a major way at first, according to bank analysts.

FDA banned import of drugs manufactured at Ranbaxy's newest Indian plant, dealing a blow to the generic major's comeback plans.

The short-term car rental business has come a long way from Zipcar’s founding in 2000.

The London partner of a global mining partnership withdrew from a $4.6 billion Alaskan mine proposal, leaving the project’s future shaky.

A property tax seems inevitable for China's major cities, but levying such a tax could cost the nation some of its economic growth.

One Canadian company appears 72 times on the the World Bank's list of 250 globally blacklisted companies.

The Toyota 4Runner maintains its "rugged and reliable" reputation in its latest model, which sports an aggressive exterior and a strong body-on-frame design.

Very discreet, art lover, family man. There's not a lot more we know about Mexico's newest tycoon.

The disputed valuation of Chrysler is why Ferrari cars and Ram pickup trucks aren’t made by the same company (yet).

Turkey's need for natural gas may help it get over its animosity toward Israel.

Some lucky Ford Mustang fanatic with deep pockets will take home a one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang drag racer.

The new Urban Outfitters opening on North 6th Street wants to serve liquor alongside its ironic T-shirts and skinny jeans.

Suzuki issued a recall for two of their vehicle models after discovering defective air bag sensors.

A key question: Can Libya reverse course and become a reliable source for oil exports?

The analysts combined nine mostly quantitative methods to come up with the noteworthy 1900 figure.

The unprecedented salvage operation to upright the wrecked cruise liner, Costa Concordia, is going forward as planned.