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Toyota recalls 2010 Prius worldwide

Toyota recalls 2010 Prius worldwide

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

More people reject credit cards

More people reject credit cards

Proponents of a no-credit-card lifestyle say there's nothing old-fashioned about their choices. And they're convinced that their numbers will grow as consumers become increasingly disenchanted with credit card industry practices.

Heinz redesigns the ketchup packet

Heinz redesigns the ketchup packet

The new design has an end for dipping and another for squeezing.  It holds more ketchup, too!

Young Inventors Cup shows the brightest in Tampa Bay

Young Inventors Cup shows the brightest in Tampa Bay

Ten young students compete for the chance to become the next great inventor

Debt won't hurt U.S. credit rating, Geithner says

Debt won't hurt U.S. credit rating, Geithner says

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. government "will never" lose its sterling credit rating despite big budget deficits and a newly increased debt limit that now tops $14 trillion.

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