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Ford Fusion 2013 at Detroit Auto Show: Ford Looks to Take Over Midsize Market

DETROIT -- Ford chose a fitting venue to make the 2013 version of its midsize Fusion here at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday.

Detroit Auto Show Preview: Sustainability Prevailing Theme

It's about sustainability of profits, and sustainability through efficient products that contribute to both the broader environment and consumer benefit that will be at the heart of every automaker's presentations. America's Big Three, in particular, have revealed they are still among the biggest and best global forces to be reckoned with through profitability and strong, advanced product in the past year or two.

30-Story Building Built in 15 Days: China's Unique Construction [VIDEO]

The very idea that a 30-story building could be built in 15 days -- or 360 hours -- is mind-boggling. But that's what happened in China, as a 30-story hotel went up in just 15 days.

Canon digital cameras are displayed at the company's showroom in Tokyo

Canon to Diversify to Meet Sales Target: Nikkei

Camera maker Canon Inc plans to meet its sales target of 5 trillion yen ($64.84 billion) in 2015 through diversification into medical equipment and movie cameras, the Nikkei business daily said.

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Detroit Auto Show: Carmakers Faring Better But Challenges Remain

As one analyst said, the U.S. market isn't the cash cow it once was, but it's still a mature and profitable market, as opposed to more volatile emerging markets, or stagnant ones in Europe, said Rebecca Lindland, an analyst with the consulting firm IHS Automotive, according to The New York Times.

Marni's Exclusive T-Shirts for H&M to Assist Japanese Red Cross (PHOTOS)

As part of Italian fashion label Marni's collaboration with retail brand H&M, approximately 25 percent of the funds raised from sales of an exclusive unisex T-shirt will be used to assist the Red Cross in Japan.

People gather on the steps of New York City Hall protesting the states plan for shale oil drilling in the city's watershed in New York January 4, 2010.

Avoiding Fracking Earthquakes: Expensive Venture

With mounting evidence linking hundreds of small earthquakes from Oklahoma to Ohio to the energy industry's growing use of fracking technology, scientists say there is one way to minimize risks of even minor temblors.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks during a joint news conference with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh after their meeting in New Delhi

Fukushima: Japan PM Vows to See 'Rebirth' of Nuclear Plant

In his traditional new year's press conference, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda pledged Wednesday to revive the area around the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Wastewater Well May Have Triggered 11 Earthquakes in Youngstown, Ohio: AP

Following similar reports from the Oklahoma Geological Survey and the British Geological Survey, Ohio officials are investigating the possibility that wastewater injection wells associated with oil and gas drilling may have set off a series of seismic events in 2011.

Ohio Earthquakes Could Be Caused by Fracking

Ohio has experienced a total of 11 earthquakes in the last year, the most recent on Dec. 31 coming in at a 4.0 on the Richter scale.

A deserted street inside the contaminated exclusion zone around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is seen from bus windows

Japan Earthquake 2012: Fukushima Okay, but Government Urges State Control of Nuclear Plant

Buildings reportedly swayed from the jolt in Tokyo, but the Daily Mail reported that the quake did not disrupt the final of the Emperor's Cup football tournament being played at the National Stadium.

Japan Earthquake 2012: Strong Quake Shakes New Year's Day

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 shook Japan off the country's coast on Sunday, the first day of the new year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said the earthquake struck 495 kilometers (307 miles) south-southwest of Tokyo.

Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake Hits Just off Japan's Coast; No Tsunami Warning

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday. With a depth of nearly 217 miles, its epicenter was southwest of the country's Izu islands, and it occurred at about 2:28 p.m. local time (5:28 GMT), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Strong Earthquake Jolts Japan: No Tsunami Warning Has Been Issued

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geolegical Survey. However, there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Shook Eastern Ohio Saturday

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake shook eastern Ohio at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The recent quake was the 11th during the last eight months in Mahoning County.

Kasey Kahne rests on the the roof of his car during the race introductions NASCAR Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol Tennessee

Celebrities may temper Twitter comments after 2011 blunders

Celebrities may resist the urge to send a stream of consciousness on Twitter in the new year, after famous people tweeted their way into trouble on everything from boxer briefs to breast-feeding in 2011.

Wall St near flat; S&P on track to end in black

Stocks were nearly unchanged on Friday, the last trading day of a turbulent year, but the S&P 500 looked set to end with a slight gain.

Nikkei, Asia Markets Close Higher Friday, Japan Down 17% for 2011

Japan's leading share average ended higher on Friday but marked a 17 percent loss for 2011, a tumultuous year in which massive natural disasters triggered a nuclear crisis and Europe's debt turmoil drained volumes, leaving investors uncertain of a turnaround next year.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz Compete for the US No.1 Luxury Car Tag

BMW, Mercedes-Benz Compete for U.S. No 1 Luxury Car Tag

For the first time, two German auto manufacturers, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are competing head on for the coveted title of the No.1 selling luxury car in the United States.

Asian Stocks Edge up but Face Loss for Year

Asian stocks nudged higher and the euro clung to overnight gains Friday, the last trading day of 2011, as positive data from the United States helped allay concerns on the global economy, while year-end short covering lifted crude prices.

Paul Smith Profit up by 31 Percent Despite Economic Turmoil

Couture designer Paul Smith has reported an increase in pre-tax profits of 31 percent despite the economic downturn. As per the accounts filed in the Company House, the pre-tax profits rose from £20.9 million a year previously to a current £27.4 million.

Asia Markets Close Mixed Thursday, With Some Bargain Hunting

Japan's benchmark Nikkei slipped on Thursday ahead of an Italian debt sale that could prove challenging in thin volumes, while the euro's tumble against the yen to a 10-year low pressured exporters. Meanwhile, most other Southeast Asian bourses edged higher on Thursday, helped by late bargain-hunting in big caps and dividend-yielding stocks

U.S. Auto Sales Grow for Third Year, with 'no Clunkers'

A large part of Jesse Toprak's job as the chief automotive industry analyst for TrueCar.com is to advise consumers on which cars to target -- and the clunkers to avoid. In 2011, though, something changed within the United States automotive industry. There are very few, if any, clunkers.