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March 01, 2007

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? Techies Across The Pond

? Nokia-Qualcomm Legal Battle on Hold

? Broadband Users Unhappy With Support

? Wireless Rivals Primed for Mobile TV

? Prodi Survives Confidence Vote

? Spanish Speedster

? T-Mobile's Unlikely Cleanup Rider

? BSkyB channels yanked off Virgin network

? BP, Gazprom meet, discuss joint venture

? Europe threatens new Microsoft fines

? EU: Airbus can benefit from aid funds

? Deutsche Telekom makes pledge on 4Q loss

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Audi Aims Even Higher

The German automaker's 63% profit jump for 2006 came on global sales growth and better revenues per car. Its CEO predicts a 50% rise in sales by 2015

Airbus: Restructuring At Full Throttle

The aerospace giant's new Power8 plan—likely backed by Paris and Berlin—calls for massive job cuts and plant closures, but union protests could abort this takeoff

Foreigners Flocking to Yukos Carve-Up?

The assets of the Russian oil company—long besieged by the Kremlin—are said to interest Chevron and Italy's ENI. But any deal will require Moscow's approval

They've Driven A Ford Lately

Russians are snapping up its locally made models in record numbers

Alitalia: Who Wants this Airline?

Perhaps surprisingly, a lot of people. But it's still up in the air as to which group of bidders will gain control of the troubled carrier

Wireless VoIP Threatens Telco Business

The combination of wireless and Internet calling will force traditional mobile-phone companies to adapt as sales of dual-mode handsets rise, a report says

Norwich Union Bets Half Its IT on India

As part of the British insurance company's plan to cut about $500 million in costs, 40%-50% of its IT work will be offshore by yearend

Nokia Tops in 2006 Smartphone Sales

Despite its underperformance in North America, the Finnish tech giant took 48% of market share. RIM came in second

Sony's Got It Right

The fuss over Sony's decision to drop hardware backwards compatibility from European versions of the PS3 will fade quickly

Brits Angry Over Higher Vista Prices

Microsoft's new operating system is more expensive in Britain than in the U.S. While retail prices vary, the British premium appears to range from 20% to 80%

Supersonic Ghia

From Spain's Costa Brava, the new $660,000 Tramontana G-07 is set to go into production later this year

Germany's Newest Supercar

Capable of going from 0 to 60 in less than 3 seconds, the $390,000 Gumbert Apollo may be the world’s third fastest car

Don't Drive This Car Naked!

Rinspeed, the Swiss company behind the Splash, Senso and zaZen, unveils its latest far-out automotive offering: the "eXasis" transparent car

European Car Market Winners, 2006

Fiat's U-turn may have been the most dramatic story of the year, but Lexus and VW saw rising sales, while Renault and Jaguar had a rough ride
Slide Show: Champs and Chumps

Carbon Consciousness Hits Consumers

With "carbon offsetting," individuals and companies can fund green projects. But some wonder if this is just a feel-good fad

Diesel Tax Hike Plan Spurs Opposition

Brussels may raise the minimum duty on diesel fuel in 2012, and several EU capitals are preparing to fight the proposal if it is adopted

Europe at Odds over Carbon Targets

At a meeting to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, EU member states' preferences vary from binding targets of 20%-30% to no binding targets at all

Chinese Stock Dive Buries Mining Stocks

BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and others—relying on China demand to maintain lofty metals prices—saw their shares take a hit on world bourses

Charges Pending in UBS Payoff Case

Sources say at least one analyst at the investment firm may face charges of selling information on ratings changes before they're made public

The Buck Tops Here

International outperformance is likely to accelerate as dollar decline resumes

Volkswagen Surges on Good Numbers

Shares in VW climbed 8% as Europe's biggest carmaker beat profit expectations behind a combination of hit models and cost-cutting

EU Migrants Still Pouring into Britain

Since the 2004 enlargement of the bloc, more than half a million workers from new member states have entered Britain, which still gets about 20,000 per month

Europe Closer to Job and Growth Targets

Denmark and the Netherlands are leading on the employment front, with Poland and Greece trailing the rest of the pack

Poor Language Skills Hurting EU Firms

Brussels says the bloc's global competitiveness is at stake, as 11% of small businesses have lost out on revenue thanks to foreign language deficiencies

France Could Top Germany Due to Babies

Thanks to its current baby boom, France could have the biggest economy in Europe by 2035 and the biggest population 10 years after that, a study says

Opposing the Youth Movement

Nick Barniville of Ireland's Smurfit School says allowing undergrads to move straight into MBA programs undermines the purpose of the degree

Software That Will This Sentence Fix

Israel-based WhiteSmoke has devised a program that, by checking against a vast database, makes English text more fluent. Its top market? The U.S.

British Tech Visas Up 32%, Most to Indians

The boost in work permits for foreign IT workers raises fears of "onshore offshoring," or importing cheap labor rather than hiring Britons

Pininfarina Student Award Winners

Building, transportation, and industrial design winners

Indie Films Come to Handsets

The new frontier for up-and-coming moviemakers is how to adapt their storytelling to all those tiny screens

Harada: Hatmaker to the Stars

Misa Harada has revitalized the dormant millinery business with eye-catching designs worn by TV and sports celebs, and even the Rolling Stones
Slide Show: Hats Off!

How Ritz-Carlton Maintains its Mystique

The luxury hotel chain reinforces customer-service values among employees by investing in daily training that revolves around storytelling

Bad Image Hurts Russian IT Outsourcing

Despite Russia's growing IT industry, Gartner says companies are wary of the country thanks to a continuing perception it's a difficult place to do business

Harvard Guru to Help Libya

Michael Porter wants to revamp Qaddafi's creaky economy. But will privatization and "mini-MBAs" prevail over statism and red tape?

GM: Learning the Ropes In Russia

It's seen some rocky road in its joint venture with Russian carmaker Avtovaz, but now sales are rising and it's No. 2, behind Ford

The Chinese Discover Central Europe

In a strange paradox of globalization, mainland manufacturers are spending millions to establish factories in EU member countries

Aloft on Airbus' Giant New A380

The megaplane won't enter service until October, but BusinessWeek's Carol Matlack was impressed by its quiet during a test flight for media

A French Bread Obsession

The Poilâne bakery in France is run by the founder's granddaughter, who holds to tradition while carefully integrating technology—and studying at Harvard
Slide Show: The Making of Poilâne Bread

How to Spend an Afternoon in Paris

Your meetings are over, and it’s time to see a bit of the City of Light. Here are five things to do that aren’t clichés

? Joost to carry international TV

? Prosecutors crack insider-trading ring

? House eases rules on union organizing

? Gap's 4Q profit plunges 35 percent

? Oil prices settle at $62 a barrel

? Manufacturing data calm investors

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Tata's Steep Price for Corus

The acquisition vaults the Indian company to No. 5 steelmaker in the world, but did it pay too much?

European Markets Continue Their Slide

Markets remained weak after Tuesday's sell-off as investors fretted over declines in Asia

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Europe's Mobile Scene

Slide Shows Sony Ericsson's Greatest Hits Nokia Knows It, Thin is In High-Fashion Mobile Phones The Making of a Nokia Phone Nokia's Numbers a Big Relief for Investors The Finnish phone giant turned in solid yet hardly spectacular fourth-quarter results. But CEO Kallasvuo has a plan for greater growth in '07 Nokia Gets Design-Conscious—Again The world's largest mobile-phone maker is building a new design studio as it vies to regain the edge from slimmer rivals Sony Ericsson Maxes the Mix The Walkman and Cyber-shot sub-brands are leading the joint mobile company close to its goal of being one of the top three in five years Nokia's Grand Plans for 2007 The Finnish cell-phone titan is (finally) launching a slim handset, and beefing up offerings in multimedia and emerging markets. Contactless Payment Comes to Cell Phones Flash your handset and buy. An industry group wants to bring that facility to the world. But is it secure? And who gets what share of the profits? Music Phones Tackle the iPod Consumers are starting to leave iPods at home in favor of listening to cell phones that store their favorite songs. READER COMMENTS > MORE SPECIAL REPORTS >