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EU Agrees to Sizable Carbon Emissions Reduction Goal for Cars
The European Union agreed on Monday to a goal of cutting carbon emissions from cars by 37.5 percent in a decade, finally settling differences between vehicle-producing countries and ...
U.S. Drivers Sue Hyundai, Kia, Alleging Engine Defect Caused Fires
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. were sued by U.S. drivers over an alleged defect that could cause certain engines to catch fire, adding pressure on the South Korean automakers being probed by ...
American Family Invests in TicketGuardian, Provider of Specialty Insurance for Events, Ticket Holders
American Family Insurance co-led the $8 million Series A financing round for TicketGuardian, an InsurTech startup that helps insure concert and event organizers, as well as customers who buy tickets ...
Cyber Attacks on Connected Cars See Substantial Increase
Hopping into an Uber or a Car2Go is a great way to get around. Unfortunately, hackers agree, exploiting weaknesses in apps to go on "phantom rides" with someone else's profile. From such trips—like ...
Proposed Second Brexit Referendum Would Be a Breach of Trust: UK PM May
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May will attack supporters of a second Brexit referendum on Monday as she explains to Parliament why European Union leaders rebuffed her attempt to make her divorce deal ...
Commercial Lines, Reinsurance Should See Modestly Improved 2019 Pricing: KBW Prediction
Expect modestly improved reinsurance and commercial lines pricing in 2019, particularly in the specialty lines area, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods is predicting in a new report. At the same time, the ...
Impairment Ratings in Workers Compensation Lowered in Latest Edition of AMA Guides
For workers injured at work, the amount of compensation they receive depends on which edition of the medical guidelines on evaluating impairments is used. The American Medical Association (AMA) ...
Possible Midair Drone Strike Investigated Regarding Aeromexico 737 Jetliner Damage
Grupo Aeromexico SAB is investigating whether a drone slammed into a Boeing Co. 737 jetliner as the aircraft approached its destination in Tijuana, Mexico, on the U.S. border. Images on local media ...