Clear Channel Communications Inc. has settled a legal dispute with the lenders funding its private equity buyout, clearing the way for the radio and outdoor advertising company to finally seal the deal nearly two years after it was first announced.

A new study by the insurance industry says the 2008 Smart fortwo micro car has earned top scores in crash tests.

The government indicates that consumers cut back further on their spending in April.

The automaker's No. 2 executive said Tuesday GM is selling below trends for the third straight year.

UPS, the world's largest shipping carrier, says it has ordered 200 hybrid electric vehicles and another 300 compressed natural gas vehicles.