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- Trump aside, Ford and other automakers have already moved to MexicoFord was never going to move an entire plant, but the production of one model. Still, such a move would have been but a blip on the map of the global exodus of car manufacturing to Mexico.
- Hits and misses from the 2016 Los Angeles auto showThe 2016 LA auto show wasn't exactly chockfull of surprises, but there were a few tasty tidbits from the pre-Thanksgiving event.聽
- Taxing multinationals can鈥檛 pay for both roads and tax rate reductionsSome seem convinced that the repatriation tax can grease both a big corporate tax cut and build all those new roads. It might do one or the other, but it cannot do both.聽
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf offers 124 miles of range, more powerAmong mass-market plugin cars, the 2017 e-Golf's extended range is outdone only by the Chevrolet Bolt. The vehicle will go on sale in the US early next year.聽
- Jobless claims decline to lowest level since 1973While there is considerable volatility in the month-to-month job numbers, the low claims figure seems a sign that the US economy is nearing full employment.
- Five things that are better to buy on Cyber MondayBlack Friday boasts a lot of great deals, but it's not the winner when it comes to clothing, shoes, and other items.
- First LookUber protests legal battle in Taiwan, as government ponders app removalThe Taiwanese government may ask Google and Apple to remove the ride-hailing service from the nation's app stores, adding one more dilemma to Uber's list of challenges around the world.
- First LookLinkedIn is locked out of Russia, becoming first blocked major networkIn August, the social media network was found to be violation of a law requiring websites to store the data of their Russian users in local servers.
- Is Trump presidency the real market test for electric cars?Trump has criticized climate science among other interesting statements, but he does not appear to be on record directly concerning electric cars.
- First LookNeiman Marcus teams with Rent the Runway: the future of fashion?Neiman Marcus is teaming up with Rent the Runway, a startup that allows users to rent designer clothes for a fraction of the price, in an effort to attract younger shoppers.聽
- Ask Brianna: How can I get my student debt canceled?Not knowing how to deal with your debt is painful 鈥 and understandable. But there鈥檚 hope.
- Five self-care tactics to help get through the holidaysSelf-care has become a bit of a pop-culture buzzword recently, but all it really聽means is taking care of yourself. Depending on who you are,聽self-care聽can be聽anything from a languid epsom salt bath to finding time to hit the gym consistently.聽
- Read this before you buy the new MacBook ProThe new MacBook Pro聽boasts some interesting new developments, but they aren't all improvements.聽
- How to effectively manage your credit card spendingProperly managing your credit cards is crucial if you hope to get the good without the bad.
- Snapchat: the biggest US tech IPO since Facebook?The app that allows people to send photos and videos that quickly disappear could soon sell company shares to the public.
- 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV debuts at Los Angeles auto showAlfa Romeo鈥檚 first聽SUV聽is finally here, and the聽Stelvio brings Italian flair and passion to the small luxury SUV segment.
- First LookWhy are these toys being called the '10 worst' of 2016?A child safety advocate group released its annual list of worst toys ahead of the holiday season, aiming to warn parents of potential safety hazards.
- Don鈥檛 confuse Trump鈥檚 tax cuts with tax reformBeware the next time you hear politicians throw around a phrase like 'tax reform.' Pay more attention to what they propose than what they call it.聽
- First LookWhy New Balance feels heat for a comment about a Trump presidencyMany corporations have in recent years begun to advocate for social-liberal causes. The next four years may test their influence, and their commitment to that advocacy.
- Grassroots community initiatives revitalize Tucson鈥檚 food economyTucson, Ariz. is host to a rich agricultural history and a rapidly expanding local culinary scene. This helped earn the city of more than half a million people the coveted title of UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2015.