Philip LeBeau, CNBC

Recent studies suggest mid-size cars outperform luxury cars in crash tests

It appears mid-size cars are just as safe, if not safer, than their luxury or near-luxury counterparts.

Rolls-Royce rolls to record sales; US #1 again

Boeing to lay out plan to fix grounded Dreamliners

Economics

Volvo unveils new technology to avoid cyclists

Airbus grabs huge order from longtime Boeing customer

Economics

Airbus comes to US, puts more pressure on Boeing

Airbus is taking its battle with Boeing to American soil.

New study finds China manufacturing costs rising to US level

Economics

China is no longer a slam dunk for manufacturers looking for the lowest cost for operations.