The FINANCIAL -- Technology has put co-creation in the fast lane and automotive companies that leverage social mediums and data to engage stakeholders will likely have a competitive advantage, according to Looking ahead: Driving co-creation in the auto industry, a new study released by PwC.

The FINANCIAL -- Three out of four travelers (75 percent) who use public transportation in some of the world’s major cities believe that electronic ticketing would make travel easier, and an overwhelming 92 percent would welcome paperless travel, a new global survey by Accenture reveals.

The FINANCIAL -- Teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they have in the past, but they are also taking a variety of technical and non-technical steps to manage the privacy of that information, according to Pew Research Center.

The FINANCIAL -- Overall fleet car maintenance costs increased by seven percent in 2012 compared to 2011, according to 18th annual fleet passenger car maintenance study, published by General electric.

The FINANCIAL -- Joined by leaders from Florence and across South Carolina, GE Healthcare broke ground on a $17 million helium liquefaction facility that will help create 50 jobs for the region, according to General electric.