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BMW Recall: 232,000 Vehicles Pulled Back For Brake Defects
BMW will look into brake defects on 232,000 vehicles beginning in June. BMW is recalling 232,000 vehicles brought into China, and made in the country as they may have faulty screws Reuters reported Wednesday.
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Amazon Forgoes Plans For Czech Republic Logistics Center
Amazon is not going to have a logistics distribution center in the Czech Republic. Amazons logistics center in Brno, Czech Republic will no longer come to fruition after Czech Republic authorities turned down the online retailer's strategy for one Reuters reported Wednesday.
Lufthansa Airlines Pilots Start Three Day Strike
Lufthansa Airlines pilots strike through Friday Lufthansa Airlines passengers with booked flights will need to change their itinerary as the company's pilots have started their three day strike to express their views about modifications to pilots pensions, and retirement benefit agreements Bloomberg Businessweek reported.
GM Issues Recall for Chevrolet Cruze Due to Axle Shaft Issue
General Motors Co. (GM) has recalled 2013 and 2014 models of the Chevrolet Cruze with 1.4 liter engines because of an issue with the right front axle shaft. GM said the axle shaft “can fracture and separate without warning” while being used.
Browser Plug-in Reveals Linkedin User Email: Sell Hack
A browser extension that reveals emails of LinkedIn users has caused much heartburn to the professional social networking services provider.
Anti-Gay Stance Proves Costly for Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich
Proponents of same-sex marriage have taken up arms against Mozilla for promoting co-founder Brendan Eich as the company's CEO last week. Eich reportedly supported an anti-gay proposition half a decade ago.
Starbucks Returns Retro Favorites to Menu
Starbucks menu has retro favorites on it menu. Starbucks has new retro baked goods on the menu following its 2012 purchase of La Boulange and reported annoyances from customers Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Wendy's System Optimization Initiative Finalization Brings Positive Changes For Company's Future
Wendy's sold many restaurants, and plans to build new sophisticated modernized ones. Wendy's finalization of its system optimization initiative is allowing the company to move ahead on its future plans a press release recently reported .
New Google Camera App to Raise Android Imaging Standards
Reports suggest a new Google Android camera app in the offing with background blur, improved framing and panorama features.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Could Save Consumers $2.5 Billion Each Year
A new study from Creighton University suggests that “kill switch” technology, if able to reduce smartphone thefts, can save consumers $2.5 billion each year. William Duckworth, statistics professor at the university, found that consumers spend almost $500 million each year replacing stolen phones and about $2 billion each year buying premium cell phone insurance through wireless carriers.




