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Honda recalls 646,000 carsHonda is recalling 646,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide, the company announced Friday.
The problem is in the power window mechanism, which could allow water to enter and cause components to overheat. In South Africa, one person was killed last year in a ve
Chinese workers: Pay or poison?
In a nation known for social stability – with pliant workers willing to labour long hours for little pay – the scene was stunning.
OECD looks to settle aircraft financing spatThe OECD is aiming to resolve a dispute over financing of Bombardier Inc.'s new C Series jet by focusing on a compromise agreement that will no longer make a distinction between small and big planes, says the Montreal transportation giant.
The Canadian
Gas-pedal recall spreads to FordWall Street Journal reports Ford stops production of full-size commercial vehicles in China after discovering gas pedal used came from supplier involved in the recall at Toyota.
GM offers incentives to Toyota ownersGeneral Motors Co. is offering interest-free loans and other incentives to Toyota owners who may want to get rid of their cars due to fears about faulty gas pedals.
Faulty Toyota part made in CanadaThe supplier is CTS Corp., based in Elkhart, Ind., and the problem part was manufactured at its plant in Mississauga, Ont., according to a report Toyota handed to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week.
Flaherty wants creditors to forgive Haiti's debt
As Canadians continue to give generously to the victims of the devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is calling on Haiti’s creditors to cancel the country’s debt in the aftermath of the disaster.
Toyota Sales Halt Raises Quality QuestionsToyota Motor Corp.'s unprecedented decision to halt sales on its most popular models in the all-important U.S. market underlines the biggest question dogging the world's No. 1 car maker: whether it has sacrificed quality in its quest to capture global mar
B.C. town braces for mill shutdown
After years of shutdowns and layoffs in B.C.'s forest industry, Kitimat is bracing for a major economic blow, but there is a glimmer of hope for another mill town.
Korea National Oil puts Canada on its radarKorea National Oil Corp. (KNOC), sitting on a multi-billion-dollar warchest, is setting its sights on Canada as the state-owned company aims to ramp up production and catch up to Asian rivals.
Seoul said this month that cashed-up KNOC will spend $6.5-b
Bidding reopens on Montreal MetroMONTREAL -- The Quebec government and the Montreal Transit Corp. have reopened the bidding on a major subway car order for the city's rubber-tired metro system after deciding to double the size of the initial contract.
Toyota recalls 2.3M cars in U.S.Toyota is recalling 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals, the latest in a string of quality problems that have plagued the Japanese automaker.

The federal government ran a deficit of $4.4-billion in November, figures released Friday show.
Obama hits Wall Street, pushes for bank limits
WASHINGTON – Embracing Depression-era policy and populist politics, a combative President Barack Obama chastised big Wall Street banks Thursday and urgently called for limits on their size and investments to stave off a new economic meltdown.
Greek prostitutes stage protest
ATHENS - Dozens of prostitutes, most using headscarves or hoods to hide their faces, demonstrated in central Athens Wednesday, demanding working licenses for brothels across Greece
Emmanuelle Chriqui voted "Most Desirable Woman 2010"Canadian actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has topped an annual poll of the world's 99 most desirable women, with organizers saying her appeal was boosted by the fact that she does not feature heavily in celebrity magazines.
The 32-year-old actress, best know
JAL files for bankruptcyJapan Airlines Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, owing more than $25 billion, and vowed to slash 15,700 jobs and unprofitable routes as it tries to survive volatile fuel costs and fickle flyers.
JAL, Asia's largest airline by revenues,
Opinion: Carbon credits a scam to be fearedWith everyone from Lloyd’s of London to Rolling Stone magazine warning about the global financial scam heading our way with the international trading of carbon dioxide emissions, you have to ask yourself: When are politicians going to acknowledge it?
China gives Canada its approval of sealThe fur didn't fly here Tuesday.
Instead, it strode down a Beijing catwalk without interruption.
The Canadian seal and fur industry brought its fashion designs to a premier Beijing fashion show yesterday, winning warm applause.
Google may end China operationsGoogle says it might end its operations in China after discovering that the email accounts of human rights activists had been breached.
Ford sweeps awards at Detroit Auto Show
Ford Motor Co swept the 2010 North American Car and Truck Awards at the Detroit auto show on Monday, marking only the third time in the 17-year history of the award that a single automaker has claimed both titles.
Alberta jobless rate shrinksNew figures Friday showed Alberta slowly recovering from staggering job losses in 2009, but the Stelmach government found itself fending off barbs that it misjudged how hard the recession would hit workers.

Canada's national radio broadcaster has partnered with e-Radio Inc. of Toronto to test a way to control "smart grid" appliances using FM radio frequencies. So far, the companies say, the results are encouraging.
Canada jobs recovery stalls in DecemberThe recovery in Canada's job market stalled in December as employers unexpectedly cut 2,600 jobs after hefty hiring in November, another sign the economic revival will be sluggish rather than in leaps and bounds.
The data released by Statistics Canada
$5 levy set for Canada Line airport trips
People planning to take the new rapid transit line from Vancouver International Airport will have to pay a $5 surcharge on top of the regular fare if they don't have prepaid tickets, starting Jan. 18.
Cyber moms targeted as lucrative, 'powerful' consumer group
With the annual Consumer Electronics Show kicking off in Las Vegas this week, there will be the usual spotlight on new gadgets and gizmos expected to make a splash this year. But, for the first time, a special summit also will focus on a booming target ma
Harper can't rule out carbon taxPrime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn’t want to impose a carbon tax on Canadians — but admits he can’t entirely rule it out. He will wait to see what the Americans do.
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