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Maserati turns 100: Read its biographyCar enthusiasts can get their fill of the luxury brand's history with "Maserati-- A Century of History", available now on Maserati's online store. Here's a sampling of notable moments in its history.
Krispy Kreme adds two coffee-flavored doughnutsKrispy Kreme has unveiled two new doughnut flavors, Mocha Kreme and Caramel Coffee Kreme, that will be available through the end of March. The new doughnut flavors are a fitting cap a decade of resurgence for Krispy Kreme.
Food bloggers create a recipe for philanthropy in South AfricaIn an effort to help feed South African school children, food bloggers are partnering with聽The Lunchbox Fund to help provide a daily meal to underserved schoolchildren whose needs aren't completely met by the South African government.
Candy Crush Saga maker plans IPOCandy聽Crush聽Saga maker聽King Digital Entertainment PLC聽will attempt to raise as much as $500 million in an initial public offering.聽There were 93 million users playing 'Candy Crush Saga' daily in December.聽
Are new fuel-efficient engines less reliable?Increased engine and transmission problems in newer cars have contributed to a decline in vehicle dependability in J.D. Power's annual Vehicle Dependability Study.聽There's a worrying correlation between these results and the trend for smaller, more fuel-efficient engines of the last few years, Ingram writes.
Did Apple almost buy Tesla Motors?Computing giant Apple may have discussed a possible acquisition of Tesla Motors last fall, according to a report. How might Apple give Tesla Motors a boost?
Which car has the lowest carbon footprint?Which new vehicle sold today has the lowest overall carbon footprint over its lifetime? It's the battery-electric Nissan Leaf, according 聽to a study set to be released this spring.聽
Fjords, mountains, and... igloo hotels? The best accommodations in ScandinaviaYou may not choose chilly Scandinavia as your first choice vacation after weeks of wild winter weather. Would an sleeping under the stars in an igloo, treehouse accommodations, or a Boeing 747 hostel change your mind? Read on to find out more incredible Scandinavian hotel options.
Toyota recalls more than 261,000 vehicles over brake issueMore than 261,000 vehicles are affected by a recall issued by Toyota, which reported that a brake component may not function properly.
Are America's rich and poor living in different worlds?Are wealthier Americans becoming unwilling to fund programs designed to support less-affluent citizens? Robert Reich argues that less contact between the country's rich and poor is helping to create a divide between them.
Verizon phone plans: discount for installment buyingVerizon's new Edge phone plans deduct $10 or more on monthly bills to customers who use its installment plan to buy a phone. The new Verizon phone plans come after competitors have already lowered prices. 聽
FocusCan long-term unemployed find work in improving US economy? There's hope.The 3.6 million long-term unemployed account for 2.3 percent of the nation's workforce 鈥� still a historically high level in Year 5 of the recovery 鈥� posing potential problems for the economy.
Tennessee workers vote no to union at VolkswagenTennessee union vote deals a major setback for the United Auto Workers. With Volkswagen workers voting against the union 712-626, the UAW's plan to organize plants in the South is in tatters.
Estimated 35,200 US traffic deaths reported in 2013The National Safety Council estimated that during 2013, 35,200 people died in US traffic accidents, plus there were about 3.8 million crash injuries requiring medical attention. An agency official blamed most of the accidents on human error.
Census: Estimated year-to-year retail sales up by 2.6 percentThe US Census estimated that retail sales in January were $427.8 billion, an increase of about 2.6 percent over the same period last year.
Gleckman: Why doesn't the US Olympic Committee pay taxes?The US Olympic Committee helps support American athletes compete on a worldwide stage every two years. But the organization helps promote athletes with endorsement deals and generates millions in revenue, prompting TaxVox' Howard Gleckman to ask why it should be exempt from paying taxes.
GM recall: 780,000 vehicles with faulty ignition switchesA GM recall of the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 2007 Pontiac G5 involves a faulty ignition switch used in the vehicles. About 780,000 vehicles are included in the GM recall, which has been linked to six fatalities.聽
Tablet deals: the lowest prices on iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, and moreCheck out these online discounts for tablets from Apple, Lenovo, ASUS and Amazon.com.
National Corvette Museum says Corvettes damaged by sinkhole will be restoredThe National Corvette Museum suffered a huge loss this week when a sinkhole formed under it and swallowed several classic cars.聽Chevrolet has made a commitment to see all of the damaged Corvettes restored to their original glory.
McDonald's customers lured away by the smaller guysMcDonald鈥檚 Corp. CEO Don Thompson acknowledged recently that some higher-income customers are leaving fast food chains for fast-casual alternatives.
