WICHITA, KS- The seven most common chronic diseases, six of which can be caused or worsened by obesity, are costing employers $1.1 trillion, a recent study says. MORE
TROY, MI-Truck parts manufacturer ArvinMeritor Inc. will close its axle operation in Arden, NC, as part an ongoing restructuring of its North America and European operations. MORE
DEARBORN, MI-Union leaders from Ford Motor Co. plants across the country have unanimously approved a new four-year contract. Now it’s up to the rank and file. MORE
DEARBORN, MI-Ford has agreed to keep a number of plants running for at least four years in return for salary and healthcare concessions from the United Auto Workers. MORE
DETROIT-Even assuming Ford quickly reaches a deal with workers, the UAW and Big Three still have their work cut out for them if they are going to truly turn things around. MORE
LONDON-In his new book Love and Sex with Robots, British artificial intelligence researcher David Levy claims that by the mid-21st century, robots may serve for some as the perfect partner. MORE
TOKYO-A number of high-profile executive defections underline a new danger looming for the Japanese automaker-the lure of U.S. companies wooing the best in its ranks. MORE
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