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Ever so slowly, the euro zone economy awakes

Very slowly – and primarily because of massive stimulus from the European Central Bank – the euro zone is showing signs of recovery. Lower commodity prices will help too, whatever the concerns about deflation.

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Ever so slowly, the euro zone economy awakes

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Exclusive: With luxury Acura makeover, Honda aims for brand survival, China revival

As part of a broader makeover, and even the survival, of its stalled luxury Acura brand, Japan's Honda Motor Co will launch a new small crossover sport utility vehicle this year in China to compete with BMW and Audi in the world's biggest car market, two individuals closely involved in the effort said. Reviving Acura is …

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Oil prices give up earlier gains; languish near 11-year lows

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices on Wednesday gave back earlier gains, retreating toward the previous session's close near 11-year lows as concerns over growing…

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Volkswagen brand chief says ‘confident’ of finding solution to U.S. diesel issues

(Reuters) – The head of Volkswagen AG's top selling brand said Tuesday he is “confident” the German automaker will reach agreement with U.S regulators to bring nearly 500,000 diesel vehicles into compliance with U.S. emissions laws. “We are confident we will find an acceptable solution,” VW brand chief Herbert Diess said at a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Volkswagen has admitted it installed software in certain diesel models sold…

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