UPDATE: Lawmakers back down on direct auto sales ban
Tesla Motors Inc. prevailed Thursday in Indiana, where lawmakers sidelined a bill that would have kicked the company out of the state unless it establishes dealerships.
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Tesla battles General Motors over right to sell cars in Indiana
Tesla Motors Inc., which has long skirmished with auto dealers over its practice of selling cars directly to consumers, has accused General Motors Co. of being the driving force behind a bill to kick Tesla out of Indiana.
New $8M Muncie garage paid for by city not drawing cars
The tucked-away location may be hurting the performance of the garage, which is part of a $40 million development that included a $29 million hotel and quiet-zone railroad crossing work intended to lessen train horn noise.
Developer ups pressure on airport to move ahead on project
Saying it was “gravely disappointed,” the company proposing a $500 million medical complex warned Friday morning that it would “explore other options” while airport officials spend more time examining the deal.
Airport delays vote on $500 million medical complex proposal
A vote on a proposal to build a $500 million medical complex at Indianapolis International Airport has been delayed so the board can take another look at the plan. The delay was announced after an IBJ story raised questions about the track record of the executive behind the plan.
Business owners and government officials spar over S.R. 37 overhaul project
The city of Fishers is investing tens of thousands of dollars in a consulting firm to address needs of businesses along State Road 37, which is expected to be redesigned into a free-flowing parkway, even though construction is at least two years down the road.
CEO behind $500M airport proposal has mixed track record
The top executive at an Indianapolis start-up that wants to build a $500 million medical complex at the Indianapolis International Airport launched a 200-location Dunkin' Donuts business that went bankrupt in 2009 and he filed for personal bankruptcy in 2013.
KAR announces $283M acquisition, quarterly profit
KAR Auction Services Inc. on Wednesday reported slightly lower quarterly earnings that missed analyst expectations. It also said it plans to buy a group of eight auctions in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and California.
Indiana ports handle record 12.2 million tons of cargo
It was the first year in the Ports of Indiana's history that the state's three ports handled more than 12 million tons of cargo.
In-car data poised to rewrite rules of auto insurance
Two dozen auto insurers in Indiana already have launched at least small-scale usage-based insurance programs, according to the Indiana Department of Insurance.
Ethanol ‘train wreck’ seen getting worse with record supply
Record stockpiles of ethanol are forcing some biofuels producers into the ranks of energy companies that are slowing operations in the face of $30-per-barrel crude oil.
Red Line project awarded $75 million federal grant
The first phase of the $198 million Red Line is slated to run from just north of Broad Ripple to the University of Indianapolis.
Senate approves road-improvement funding bill
The Indiana Senate has endorsed a proposal backed by Gov. Mike Pence that aims to boost highway funding by drawing down the state's cash reserves and borrowing money.
House approves cigarette, gas tax increase for road funds
Indiana residents would pay more for gasoline and cigarettes but less in state income taxes under a bill the House approved Tuesday.
Indiana Toll Road to undergo $200M in improvements
The Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. announced Tuesday the work will be done on a 70-mile section of the Toll Road from Portage to Elkhart. The work will include new asphalt, work on interchanges, shoulder replacement and work on 53 bridges.
Nissan recalling Altimas for third time to fix hood latches
The problem could lead to hoods flying open while the cars are moving. The recall covers the 2013 to 2015 model years.
UPDATE: Future income tax cut added to road-funding plan
A future 5 percent cut in Indiana's individual income tax rates is being added to a legislative proposal that would boost gasoline and cigarette taxes to increase road funding.
Indianapolis Airport Authority names Flynn president
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said Wednesday that real estate exec Kelly J. Flynn has been elected president of the authority's board, succeeding Mike Wells.
Celadon misses profit expectations despite higher revenue
Celadon CEO Paul Will said quarterly earnings were hurt by $1.2 million in expenses related to the company’s acquisition of Tango Transport during the quarter.
New oil refinery co-owned by Calumet off to tough start
The shale boom is threatening to ruin a renaissance in small refineries, known as teapots, before it even begins.