CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — You may think that new small, economy car you’re eyeing will save you money in the long run because gas costs will be lower than your neighbor’s minivan, but think again: The insurance rates could wipe those savings ...
TOKYO—Tokyo Electric Power Co. and other utilities are starting to see revolt by some of their biggest customers, as rising fuel costs and the shutdown of nuclear reactors push Japan's already-steep electricity costs even higher.
The National Automobile Dealers Association on Tuesday came out against proposed fuel-economy standards, saying the requirements would limit growth of new-car sales and make vehicles too expensive for some consumers in the years ahead.
KUALA LUMPUR—Malaysia's two biggest air carriers, Malaysian Airline System Bhd. and AirAsia Bhd., reported tepid third-quarter results because of higher fuel costs and warned of a challenging fourth quarter due to slowing demand for air ...
LONDON—Ryanair Holdings PLC on Monday raised its full-year earnings target as it swung to a third-quarter profit. The low-cost carrier also said fares would likely rise as it looks to cover increasing fuel costs.
By Nikhil Gulati and Mukesh Jagota NEW DELHI -- A panel of Indian ministers has recommended allowing foreign airlines invest in the country's aviation sector and to let local carriers directly import jet fuel, Aviation Minister Ajit Singh ...
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it would be the launch customer for Boeing Co.’s new 737 MAX jetliner, a more fuel-efficient version of the single-aisle aircraft designed to rival the popular Airbus A320neo.
PARIS—Air France-KLM plans to introduce austerity steps as it tries to counter high fuel prices and weak traffic growth, but the company stopped short of politically sensitive cost-saving measures such as outright job cuts.
The parent of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection, an abrupt course change by one of the country's largest carriers that caps a decade of restructurings that are helping revive the long-troubled industry.
By Eric Morath and Jeff Bater U.S. import prices in November increased at the fastest pace since April as fuel costs jumped, potentially adding inflation pressure to an economy already struggling with high unemployment.
The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid is about to get a relaunch from General Motors Co., after skidding halfway to Flop City over the past several months.
Discount airline Virgin America swung to a third-quarter loss of $3.3 million on higher fuel expenses, compared with its year-earlier profit of $7.5 million, the four-year-old carrier said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Airline stocks on ended a rough year deep in the red on Friday as sputtering demand and soaring fuel prices squeezed the industry’s profits, and 2012 is expected to be just as challenging.
What was the difference between profit and loss for big U.S. airlines on domestic routes last year? Just one seat per flight. That finding comes from consulting firm Oliver Wyman, which compiles a trove of airline information annually for ...
The budget-versus-legacy-carrier divide in the global airline industry looks as entrenched as ever. Listening to Air France-KLM and Deutsche Lufthansa recently is a reminder that running an airline can be a miserable succession of profit ...
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