Yahoo! teams up with Facebook for social site revamp as Marissa Mayer puts her stamp on the homepage.

GE sues Whirlpool over alleged price fixing in Europe.

New York Times puts Boston Globe on the block.

AB InBev updates Modela discussions with DOJ.

Alamo targets broader audience.

Apple files patent for slap version of rumored iWatch.

AT&T expands partnership with BMW.

Boeing plans to propose package of fixes for Dreamliner.

Burger King unveils new ads with a human element.Continue reading...

Donald Trump is not about to get out-bullied. The real estate mogul and celebrity designer is threatening to sue the organizer of a petition that urges Macy's to "Dump Trump" and its varied line of merchandise under the Trump name.

Through a letter from his lawyer, Trump has threatened a $25 million suit against Angelo Carusone, who started the drive on SignOn.org urging Macy's to sever ties with the lightning-rod personality. Trump's attorney alleges that Carusone is "tortiously interfer[ing] with Mr. Trump's business and contractual relationships" and accuses Carusone of "mob-like bullying and coercion" and "intentionally disseminating misinformation."

Carusone's response was to release a letter from his own lawyer defending his First Amendment rights, as well to call Trump a "bully" and describe Trump's brand as "consequence-free bullying and chicanery" in a press release. He told brandchannel that "threatening to sue someone for $25 million who lives in a studio apartment" and "to silence them—I'd say it's fair to call that 'bullying.'"Continue reading...

Apple is hit by hackers who struck Facebook.

BMW issues biggest-ever recall.

Boeing union divided on contracts as company seeks parking spaces for its grounded Dreamliners.

Burger King apologizes for Twitter hack.

Dell sales top estimates as company prepares for buyout.

Grey Poupon revives classic "Pardon Me" spot for Oscars telecast.

Heinz pre-merger-announcement trading draws FBI probe.

Martha Stewart may take stand in lawsuit pitting Macy's versus J.C. Penney. Continue reading...

Boeing faces looming strike vote following Dreamliner tumult.

GE seeks inventions via social campaign.

Burberry lauded for London Fashion Week digital experience.

Amazon acts on controversy over German TV show about its workers.

Audi blocks use of GQ3 vehicle name by Qoros of China.

BP faces next bout of Gulf spill liability.

Cracker Barrel can't shake off activist shareholder.

Danone cuts 900 jobs in Europe.

Ferrari plans to price new supercar starting at 1 million euros.Continue reading...

Alfa Romeo plans first SUV.

Ford posts big 2012 profit but predicts wider losses in Europe.

Warner Bros. names new CEO, first Asian American to run a studio.

Caterpillar CEO blames big China write-down on "misconduct" by managers there.

American Airlines sees smoother merger path with United Airways after final union approval.

Bausch & Lomb shifts focus to IPO.

Diet Coke details Taylor Swift campaign.

Fatburger has turned around and is sizzling.

Google maps North Korea.Continue reading...

JCPenney and Macy's set for trial over Martha Stewart.

BMW blows away Mercedes-Benz with December sales to claim U.S. 2012 luxury-segment crown.

CES trend-watching and predicting begins.

Adweek invites votes on best and worst brand extensions of the year.

Al Jazeera deal for Current TV could change U.S. cable news.

American Airlines promises merger decision on US Airways within weeks.

Apple sees iPad lift from holiday sales and marketing.

Barnes & Noble sees Nook lose ground in tablet wars.Continue reading...

Priceline to buy Kayak.

Chrysler recalls Jeeps over faulty airbags.

Walmart faces probe in India.

Axe sponsors comedy tour.

Boeing is on track to outsell Airbus for first time in six years.

Diageo finally reaches deal for stake in United Spirits.

GM stake becomes a challenge for re-elected President Obama as Chevrolet finds a home in Russia.Continue reading...

AT&T plans to open Chicago flagship store today that nods to Apple.

Al Jezeera bets on soccer to win U.S. viewers.

Apple rejects app that tracks U.S. drone strikes.

Barilla makes pasta push in U.S.

Beachbody sees PX90 orders rise thanks to Paul Ryan's abs.

Facebook plans to roll out e-mail and phone-number targeting.

Ford is accused of infringing on fuel-injection patent in F-150.

Hyundai seals wage deal with unions. Continue reading...