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Aston Martin Vanquish: Worth It
December 12, 2012 12:53 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThe brand new Vanquish comes with some good news and some bad news: Though the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish will run you $280,000, its speed, handling, and refinement make it totally worth it, says CNN Money senior writer Peter Valdes-Dapena.
GE CEO: We Can Make It Here
December 12, 2012 12:39 pm | by CharlieRose | Videos | CommentsGE CEO and Obama administration jobs czar Jeffrey Immelt spoke with CBS News' Charlie Rose and says one thing that never goes away in the United States is an incredible set of entrepreneurs. Given that, he stresses that manufacturing will continue to come back to a certain extent and the American workforce can make the new technology of today right here in the U.S.
Have You Driven A Lincoln Lately?
December 11, 2012 12:56 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsThe Lincoln brand is 90 years old and had its sales peak two decades ago. Now, Ford is re-launching its Lincoln brand, hoping to erase memories of old Town Cars, with new energy-efficient tech-savvy luxury models and a nod to its more prestigious past.
FedEx CEO: Dismayed By Washington
December 7, 2012 12:25 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsFred Smith says fiscal cliff talks should focus on the corporate tax policies first. Smith says that it's not small businesses that are creating jobs in the U.S., but rather it's capital investments in equipment and software done by big business.
In Eurozone Crisis, Germany Benefits From Its Apprentices
December 3, 2012 11:08 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsGermany's apprentice program is called a "dual system" — split into 60 percent workplace training and 40 percent classroom-based education — and is widely regarded as a model of business investment in social mobility and in Germany's skilled workforce of the future.
Why Work Doesn't Happen At Work
December 3, 2012 11:08 am | by Ted | Videos | CommentsJason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn't a good place to do it. In his talk, he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work. For more information visit www.ted.com.
Lisa Harouni: A Primer On 3D Printing
December 3, 2012 11:07 am | by Ted | Videos | Comments2012 may become known as the year of 3D printing, when this three-decade-old technology became accessible and even commonplace. Lisa Harouni, co-founder of Digital Forming, gives a useful primer on this fascinating way of making things - including intricate objects once impossible to create.
How Airbus Makes The A380
December 3, 2012 11:07 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsJust a glimpse of the 1,500 engineers working are enough to give you an idea of the size and scale of the super jumbo A380. Each part requires precision and patience - 4,000 rivets alone are used to attach the wings to the body. CNN's Ayesha Durgahee looks at how Airbus assembles and tests the largest passenger jet in the world.
Original Batmobile For Sale
December 3, 2012 11:06 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIt looks as if the Batmobile used in the 1960s TV series will be sold at auction in January at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona. Unlike most TV show cars, the Batmobile is a singular creation - famed car creationer George Barris got the assignment to create the car in 1966 with a tight deadline of 15 days and $15,000.
Why Austin's Tech CEOs Are Optimistic
December 3, 2012 11:06 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsAustin, Texas, is a growing hub for technology startups, and these companies' leaders see a bright future. Mobile software, cloud computing, 3D printing and greentech businesses are just some of the areas that these CEOs feel will continue to move forward in the coming year.
Take A Look At Porsche's New Ride
December 3, 2012 11:04 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsCNBC's Phil LeBeau talks with Matthias Muller, Porsche AG president & CEO reveals what makes the 2013 Porsche Cayman so special. Muller says the brand new car features new interior and exterior designs, while still including key elements of the traditional "Porsche DNA."
Bregier: EADS Stake Shuffle Nothing To Fear
December 3, 2012 10:59 am | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsGermany will soon get an equal stake with France in EADS as part of EADS's shareholder reshuffle. Reuters' Axel Threlfall asks Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier if that means fresh tension between Berlin and Paris over Europe’s flagship planemaker.
Corning Sales Shatter Expectations
November 30, 2012 1:44 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIf you saw any of the highlights of Black Friday sales, you probably witnessed a lot of people buying flatscreen TVs - and that is great news for Corning, which owns the Gorilla Glass unit making glass for LCD screens. While the glass manufacturer has been struggling this year, Corning said that LCD shipments should be better than forecasts.
New Beetle Hits The Streets
November 29, 2012 12:54 pm | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsCNBC's Phil LeBeau speaks to Volkswagen of America president & CEO Jonathan Browning, about the Beetle Convertible coming out mid-December. Unveiled this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the new 2013 Beetle represents fun and freedom in the marketplace, says Browning, and there is still a demand for a convertible car.
Giant Movie Robot Comes To Life
November 28, 2012 3:48 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsFlexing its metal muscles is the 4-meter or 13-foot-tall Kuratas robot. Creator Kogoro Kurata wanted to bring to life the machines of his childhood fantasies, even though he realizes his prototype doesn't hold too much value for society.
Honda's New 'Car For Women'
November 28, 2012 3:47 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIt's the latest marketing ploy in car-crazed Japan: A car made specifically for women in an almost too predictable pink. This is a new version of the Honda Fit, a model named not "Hers", but "She's." The car's designer, Eri Tomonari, says the car's windshield cuts down on UV rays and the plamsa cluster A/C won't leave drivers with dry skin.
An Exclusive Look Inside Israel's Drones
November 28, 2012 3:41 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsCNNMoney visits Israel's biggest defense manufacturer, Israel Aerospace Industries, and gets special access to the drones of today and the future. Owned by the Israeli government, the company does over $3.5 billion in annual sales. Of that, about a quarter goes to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, which makes one of Israel's most valuable tools.
Check Out The Best Viper Yet
November 28, 2012 3:36 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThe 2013 SRT Viper has tons of power and lots more refinement, and is the best Viper ever by a mile, says Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money senior editor. Driving with only one hand on the steering wheel (something not so easily done in the older models), he shows off the new Viper here.
Yes, Some TVs Are Made In The USA
November 28, 2012 12:50 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsMike O'Shaughnessy, the company's CEO, argues that consumer demand is a primary driver for the recent success of locally-made TVs. By calculating the total costs of production, and by weighing duty and freight against labor, the company found a positive financial picture of producing in the U.S.A. And it seems to be working. The "Made in the U.S.A." packaging can't hurt, either.
HP May Have To Split Up
November 27, 2012 1:51 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsWhen it rains, it pours for HP. Hewlett Packard shares have plunged to a decade low any many are now wondering what Meg Whitman can do to save this company, if anything. Once the pride of Silicon Valley, HP's write-down and sales woes could force the company to make drastic changes to stay competitive.
New Intel CEO Needs Mobile Roadmap
November 26, 2012 12:32 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsCan Intel go from being king of the PC market to a master of mobile? A fund manager and an analyst tell us what three steps the incoming CEO needs to make. Joshua Spencer, portfolio manager of the T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund, sees two important steps for the chipmaker: pushing the manufacturing advantage and integrating Intel's chips with cellular chips.
Ford Fusion: No Really, That's A Ford
November 16, 2012 11:06 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThe first reaction a lot of people have to the new Ford Fusion is disbelief that the new model is really a Ford. It is, and it's a mid-size family sedan competing against cars like the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. The new Fusion is "a pretty interesting package," says Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN senior writer. Take a look.
Buffett: Fiscal Cliff Won't 'Torpedo' Economy
November 15, 2012 11:03 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsWarren Buffett says that whether the U.S. goes over the fiscal cliff or not depends on if the Republicans in congress, and the president, can agree. Even if the U.S. temporarily goes over the cliff, the Oracle of Omaha doesn't think that will push the country in another recession.
Bigelow Tea: From One To A Billion Bags
November 14, 2012 4:34 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsRuth Campbell Bigelow decided to create a food company in her home, and introduced flavored tea to the U.S. more than 60 years ago. Bigelow Tea has since become the number one specialty tea company in the country, producing about 1.6 billion bags of tea each year.
The Future Electric Car May Be One Big Battery
November 14, 2012 4:06 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsSwedish researchers believe the problem of battery efficiency in electric cars can be solved by turning the car's entire frame into one, big battery. They say their solution would remove the drag created by today's heavy batteries, vastly increasing the range of electric cars.
