Daimler focuses on efficiency; shows hybrid and electric cars at Frankfurt Auto ShowDaimler bets on efficiency, shows electric, hybrid FRANKFURT — Daimler AG unveiled a number of new electric and hybrid cars Tuesday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, saying it plans to keep its focus on luxury and fuel efficiency. Beatlemania back as Britain celebrates B-Day in the place where it all beganBeatlemania back as Britain celebrates B-Day LONDON — Beatlemania is back as Britons snap up copies of the Fab Four’s remastered albums and the new Rock Band video game. Nokia unveils plans for new music phones, mini-laptop in coming monthsNokia plans more phones, netbook STUTTGART, Germany — Nokia Corp., the world’s biggest maker of cell phones, unveiled new models Wednesday that boast more music features and mesh better with Facebook and the Finnish company’s upcoming netbook. French official questions Apple representative about reports of cracked or imploding iPhonesFrance questions Apple about imploding iPhones PARIS — France’s top trade official is meeting Friday with the financial director of Apple France to discuss several recent claims by iPhone users that their phone screens cracked or exploded. Report: Streaming music provider Spotify to launch iPhone applicationReport: Spotify to launch iPhone application STOCKHOLM — Streaming music service Spotify is launching an application for Apple Inc.’s popular iPhone, Swedish news agency TT reported Monday. Ericsson profits drop 56 pct in second quarter due to restructuring, joint venturesEricsson profits drop 56 pct in 2nd quarter STOCKHOLM — Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB’s second-quarter profits plunged 56 percent partly because of restructuring charges and losses in its mobile phone unit, Sony Ericsson, the company said Friday. Ericsson sees profits fall 56 pct in second quarterEricsson profits fall 56 pct in second quarter STOCKHOLM — Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB’s second-quarter profits plunged 56 percent partly because of restructuring charges and losses in its mobile phone unit, Sony Ericsson, the company said Friday. Ericsson sees profits fall 61 pct in second quarterEricsson profits fall 61 pct in second quarter STOCKHOLM — Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB on Friday said its second-quarter profits plunged 61 percent partly because of restructuring charges and losses in its mobile phone unit, Sony Ericsson. Porsche planned to acquire VW, only to find the tables turnedPorsche’s failed plan to acquire VW STUTTGART, Germany — Porsche Automobil Holding SE started out with the goal of acquiring much larger Volkswagen AG but in the process got upended by the financial crisis — and now finds its sports car business about to be put under VW’s umbrella in a merger. Porsche takeover attempt led to debt, departure of CEO and CFOTimeline in Porsche, Volkswagen saga A look at the timeline beginning with Porsche SE’s decision to acquire a majority stake in Volkswagen and, ultimately, leading to Thursday’s announcement that chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking stepped down and VW’s plan to merge with the sports car maker. |
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