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Dow Chemical Earnings Trail Estimates After Demand Drops

Dow Chemical Co., the largest U.S. chemical maker, posted fourth-quarter results that trailed analysts’ estimates after falling demand for materials used in windmills and autos contributed to lower global sales volumes.

New Akron area auto parts plant Rochling revs up

SPRINGFIELD TWP.: Iris Truman had good reason to celebrate the opening of a new Akron-area auto parts factory.

Auto Outlook: Car show attendance up

By AL SWANSON United Press International The good news from the Detroit auto show was there was good news.

Analyst: Detroit Auto Show 'upbeat'

"It's going to be a much more upbeat mood," one analyst said. "You're going to see a lot more vehicles being introduced, some new concept vehicles to bring a little more of the fun back into the auto industry."

Japanese Auto Suppliers Are Fined, and Executives Agree to Prison, in a Price-Fixing Case

Yazaki agreed to a $470 million fine for engaging in three price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracies that began as long ago as 2000, the Justice Department said.