COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce reports solid Q4 results
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce turned a Q4 09 loss into a tidy $35.6 million gain in the fourth quarter of 2010, closing out the fiscal year on a strong note. [Full Story]
Good choice, Bad choice: Jimmy John’s sandwiches
With the motto “subs so fast you’ll freak,” Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches makes fast, portable and simple combinations of sub sandwiches that are topped with addicting, fresh-baked French bread. The menu is just sandwiches, which makes it easy to choose from but harder to discern the healthiest option.
Good choice: Turkey Tom
Bad choice: Italian Night Club
Calories […]
COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group posts strong Q4 profits
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group saw its net income nearly triple year-over-year in the fourth quarter while its profits on the full year declined 12.9% compared to 2009. [Full Story]
Cost to drive: Small cars, diesels, hybrids and plug-ins
Cheapest cost per mile?
Cost per mile is one helpful metric for car buyers
There are many factors consumers can use to help them decide what kind of vehicle to buy, such as vehicle price, ownership costs like insurance and maintenance, and costs to dri…
New Ford Focus with Super Fuel Economy package EPA-certified at 40 mpg highway
The new Ford Focus (earlier post) with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package is EPA-certified at 40 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg city. Focus becomes the fourth vehicle in the Ford Motor Company vehicle lineup with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg (on …
Porsche Panamera Emits Less CO2 Per Horsepower Than the Prius
When you’re on top, people will always try to take you down. Since the Prius is one of the most fuel efficient cars in the world, it makes for some interesting comparisons, like the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid emitting less CO2-per-horsepower than the Pr…
Pinnacle’s Trenary answers ‘Why Downtown’ question at Memphis Chamber breakfast
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 12:33pm CST – Last Modified: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 2:58pm CST Travel Phil Trenary came to Memphis on April 1, 1997, and he has grown his company exponentially since then.
Labor Issues
The Canadian Auto Workers Union representing 52 owner-operators at Cascade Carriers has rescinded the 72-hour strike notice it issued this week.
USDA expands efforts to develop crop insurance for biofuels producers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will soon seek proposals to study the feasibility of providing crop insurance to producers of biofuel feedstocks, including corn stover, straw and woody biomass. These feasibility studies, funded by the Risk Mana…
$125 key to oil prices? An interesting benchmark for hybrid buyers
Potential hybrid buyers should pay close attention to oil prices
Are hybrid prices going up?
Been watching a lot of CNBC these days to stay atop the oil story. Obviously, oil is the key topic, but I was particularly fascinated by an interesting piece …