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Why Global Carmakers Are Feeling Good
April 2, 2013 1:37 pm | by CNN Money | VideosThe auto market is up, the worldwide economic recovery continues, and auto manufacturers seem to be doing well. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says there is "much more excitement" thanks to profits in the auto industry despite the bad economy in Europe.
3D Printing Stocks: Fad Or For Real?
April 1, 2013 12:44 pm | by CNN Money | Videos3D printing is a very hot sector, but is there a way for investors to play this trend? Turns out, there is. Recent IPO ExOne reported sales that topped forecasts, lifting shares of it and rivals 3D Systems and Stratsys. But this is still a new and risky market.
Solar-Powered Plane Energizes Industry
March 29, 2013 1:25 pm | by CBS News | VideosTwo pilots are preparing to fly across the U.S., powered only by the sun. CBS News' John Blackstone talks to the team looking to make aviation history. The plane's wings are as wide as a 747 and can fly day and night without a drop of fuel.
Mercedes, Tesla Team Up On Electric Car
March 28, 2013 1:12 pm | by CNN Money | VideosMercedes' new B-class Electric Drive is powered by Tesla Motors' technology and has an electric range of up to 115 miles per charge. The B-class is basically a Mercedes Benz, but inside the batteries, electric motors, and the charging system all come from Tesla Motors.
Morgan Motors' 3-Wheel Car
March 28, 2013 9:17 am | by CNN Money | VideosCentury-old Morgan Motor Company makes a classic sports car with the heart of a motorcycle. The Morgan Motor company of England sells a 3-wheeled car in the United States. They have two cylinders from a V-twin motorcycle engine up front, two seats, and just one wheel in back.
Play With Smart Materials
March 28, 2013 9:12 am | by Ted | VideosInk that conducts electricity; a window that turns from clear to opaque at the flip of a switch; a jelly that makes music. All this stuff exists, and Catarina Mota says it's time to play with it. Mota leads us on a tour of surprising and cool new materials, and suggests that the way we'll figure out what they're good for is to experiment, tinker, and have fun.
Transforming Business In Manufacturing
March 28, 2013 9:10 am | VideosFor manufacturers, competitive advantage lies in connecting equipment on the factory floor to backend systems to harness real-time data. Windows Embedded GM Barb Edson, Microsoft CTO for Manufacturing Rohit Bhargava, and ARC Advisory Group analyst Craig Resnick join GigaOM Research's Adam Lesser to discuss how intelligent systems drive operational efficiency and new business opportunities in manufacturing.
Top Five Reasons For Self-Driving Cars
March 28, 2013 9:08 am | by CNETTV | VideosSelf-driving cars are inevitable. They eliminate the most commonly defective component in cars today: people. Brian Cooley reports for CNET on the top 5 reasons for self-driving cars based on the ills they cure like drunk-driving and accidents.
Former CEO Ed Whitacre On Saving GM
March 27, 2013 1:02 pm | by CNN Money | VideosFormer General Motors chairman and CEO, Ed Whitacre, says that he found the company in a "general state of confusion" as it was about to emerge from bankruptcy. Whitacre also says morale was low when he assumed the top job at General Motors and that the government's bailout avoided a catastrophe.
Ford Ad Causes Uproar In India
March 26, 2013 1:15 pm | by CNN | VideosFord Motor Co. says it never approved the racy advertisement, which shows scantily clad women tied up in the trunk of a car and has apologized for the ads. The ads were never used commercially but appeared over the weekend on a website showcasing creative advertising.
Zero Hope For BlackBerry?
March 25, 2013 1:32 pm | by CNN Money | VideosShares of BlackBerry, the company formerly known as Research In Motion, plunged after the lackluster U.S. launch of its new Z10 smartphone and the stock was downgraded by Goldman Sachs. Blackberry stock has been volatile over the last few weeks, and the new phone doesn't seem to be helping.
Honda Accord, Now With Blind-Spot Camera
March 22, 2013 5:11 pm | by CNN Money | VideosThese days, lot of cars have cameras all around to use while you're driving but on the 2013 Accord, Honda has finally produced a camera you can use while you're driving down the highway. Honda has introduced the new Accord with the first-of-its-kind camera that allows drivers to check blind spots.
Fed Sees High Unemployment Into 2015
March 21, 2013 11:48 am | by The Associated Press | VideosFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke stayed cautious in his economic projections for 2013, though he showed a little optimism due to lower unemployment claims. Bernanke says unemployment will remain high into 2015, suggesting the Fed will keep short-term interest rates near record lows at least until then.
Super-Tuned Supercars
March 20, 2013 5:24 pm | by CNN Money | VideosAt the recent Geneva Auto Show, there were a lot of very high-end, expensive, luxury cars. But for some people, that's just not enough. When a buyer wants an upgraded high performance luxury car, they turn to tuner companies like Ruf, Hamman, and Gemballa to boost horsepower and change the car's appearance.
UK Coffee Machine Maker Whips Up Exports
March 20, 2013 5:21 pm | by ReutersTV | VideosReuters' Hayley Platt reports from a UK factory which has had to find new markets to thrive. Since the start of the financial crisis, exports have been crucial. They now account for 25 percent of francino's business, up from just 2 percent in 2008. But the Eurozone has been a struggle.
