Smaller cars drive April U.S. auto sales gains
U.S. auto sales rose 18 percent from April last year to 1.16 million as buyers shifted to smaller fuel efficient models like the Chevrolet Cruze Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus. Toyota lagged due to Japan quake supply issues while GM and rivals race to increase small car output.
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BP to pay 25 million in Alaska spill settlement
BP Exploration Alaska Inc will pay a 25 million civil penalty under a settlement tied to the 2006 Prudhoe Bay spill. The pact covers more than the spill itself and requires a pipeline integrity management program. Readouts cite accountability under the Clean Water Act and related laws.
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Nissan Wins Bid for New York City Taxi Model
Mayor Bloomberg announces Nissan as the winner of NYC taxi contract for a boxy minivan slated to become a future taxi. The design includes extra space and a panoramic window with onboard outlets, aiming to replace the 13,200 plus existing Crown Victoria fleet with electric options.
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Factory orders rise in March signaling durable demand
March orders climbed 3 percent led by machinery, computers, and autos, the Commerce Department said, with transportation excluded orders up 2.6 percent. The gain lifted total orders to 462.9 billion dollars, helped by higher oil prices and ongoing strength in manufacturing since the recession ended.
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Newspaper Circulation Falls Despite Looser ABC Rules
Circulation dropped at most of the 25 largest U S papers in the six months to March despite new Audit Bureau rules allowing free copies to count and merging editions. The Wall Street Journal and USA Today reported gains with Journal at 2.12 million and USA Today at 1.83 million on weekdays.
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