REPORT: Several small SUVs get poor performance ratings on new crash test
Several popular compact SUVs did poorly in a tough new crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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H&M, other companies sign Bangladesh factory safety pact
H&M, along with other companies, on Monday agreed to support a new plan to prevent fires and building collapses in Bangladesh apparel factories.
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AAA: Car ownership costs on the rise
The study factored in costs such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, tires and depreciation.
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Multi-million car recall due to airbag defects
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda are recalling around 3.4 million cars
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Wrigley to sell caffeinated chewing gum
Next month, Wrigley will start selling a caffeinated gum with the equivalent of about half a cup of coffee.
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Anheuser-Busch accused of watering down several brands
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the maker of the “King of Beers” adds water so that the alcohol is well below the advertised figure of 5% by volume.
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More Virginian’s bought homes in 2012
A new report from George Mason University shows the number of sales in each quarter of 2012 in Central Virginia surpassed those from 2011.
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No more wire hangers: Why your dry cleaning bill could soon jump
- Six months after the United States slapped duties on some imported wire hangers, American dry cleaners and hanger suppliers say they’re now considering jacking up their rates.
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Sales tax holiday on Energy Star and WaterSense products
This weekend Virginians will be able able purchase Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products purchased for non-commercial use and costing $2,500 or less, sales tax free.
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Found guilty of deceptive telemarketing, Discover refunds $200 million
A joint investigation found Discover’s telemarketing and sales strategies misled consumers about additional products that can be bought when opening credit cards.
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Wal-mart slashes layaway fee
Wal-Mart Stores said Tuesday it is cutting the upfront fee it charges customers who use its layaway plan.
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Getting the most bang for your burrito? Chipotle admits to overcharging.
Busy Chipotle locations in New York and New Jersey were rounding customers’ totals to the nearest nickel.
