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Fourth U.S. traffic death linked to Takata air bags

Fourth U.S. traffic death linked to Takata air bags

A fourth traffic death in a Honda Motor Co car has been linked to a defective air bag made by Japanese supplier Takata Corp, according to a county medical examiner in Florida.

By BEN KLAYMAN AND BARBARA LISTON

Wind blows away fossil power in the Nordics, the Baltics next

Wind blows away fossil power in the Nordics, the Baltics next

Wind power is blowing gas and coal-fired turbines out of business in the Nordic countries, and the effects will be felt across the Baltic region as the renewable glut erodes utility margins for thermal power stations.

By NERIJUS ADOMAITIS

Google tests waters for potential ultra-fast wireless service

Google tests waters for potential ultra-fast wireless service

Google Inc is preparing to test new technology that may provide the foundation for a wireless version of its high-speed "Fiber" Internet service, according to telecommunication experts who scrutinized the company's regulatory filings.

By ALEXEI ORESKOVIC

Toyota China JV recalls 93,700 sedans due to leaking brake fluid

Toyota China JV recalls 93,700 sedans due to leaking brake fluid

Toyota Motor Corp's (7203.T) Chinese joint venture will recall 93,700 cars due to leaking brake fluid, China's quality watchdog said on Wednesday.

By Samuel Shen and Adam Jourdan; Editing by Ryan Woo

IEA sees 2015 oil demand growth much lower, supply hitting prices

IEA sees 2015 oil demand growth much lower, supply hitting prices

Demand for oil in 2015 will grow far slower than previously forecast as global economies remain weak, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday, and prices may extend their sharp fall so long as OPEC shows no sign of countering a supply surge.

By DMITRY ZHDANNIKOV AND DAVID SHEPPARD

Honda recalls 43,000 2014-2015 Acuras in U.S. to fix front belts

Honda recalls 43,000 2014-2015 Acuras in U.S. to fix front belts

Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said Monday it is recalling 43,000 Acura luxury models in the United States to fix faulty seat belts.

By Paul Lienert in Detroit Editing by W Simon

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