Yamaha Introduces New 350-Horsepower 4.3-Liter Offshore Outboard

KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yamaha jumps into 2024 with product offerings including a newly-designed F350, which meets customer demand for horsepower diversity combined with premium-level performance and reliability. Engine block and gearcase upgrades give the new F350 a strong core for powering up and going the distance, while comfort and convenience options create a confident ride. Yamaha will also release new Helm Master EX features as well as more pitch options for the popular Saltwater

Trex Named “America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking” for Fourth Consecutive Year

WINCHESTER, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When it comes to the products we purchase for our homes and families, trust means everything. With that in mind, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is proud to share that it has been named “2024 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking,” according to a nationwide study conducted by Lifestory Research. This is the fou

Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.

French Business Leaders Remain Focused on Growth Amid Cost and Labor Concerns, Third Annual J.P. Morgan Survey Finds

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Measured optimism prevails as French business leaders continue to have a favorable outlook on the global (54%) and national (51%) economies. While 73% report rising costs due to inflation, up 17% from 2023, about half (49%) expect a recession in 2024, according to J.P. Morgan’s third annual France Business Leaders Outlook survey. “The French business community continues to demonstrate a steady and practical mindset when thinking about the future,” said Olivier Simon, Hea

German Business Leaders Shoot for Growth While Facing Challenging Economic Landscape, Annual J.P. Morgan Survey Finds

FRANKFURT, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than three-fourths of German business leaders expect increases in revenue (78%) and profits (75%) in the year ahead, up 9% and 16% respectively from 2023. At the same time, local leaders are acutely aware of the tense macroeconomic situation, with half (50%) expecting a recession in 2024, according to J.P. Morgan’s fourth annual Germany Business Leaders Outlook survey. “It’s crucial to recognize the dual nature of the sentiments expressed by German busi