In the News: Facebook, Thomson Reuters, Toyota & more

AOL defends strategy.

BMW drivers can now Yelp in their cars.

British Airways parent IAG beats Virgin in BMI airline-takeover battle, as Lufthansa sells troubled airline.

Facebook (which aims to be a blue chip) is the most-searched term in the U.S. for third year running.

Geico partners with Major League Fishing and Outdoor Channel.

Hyundai launches racing game on Times Square billboard.

NBC gets sports-programming commitment from Red Bull.

Nike counts on social media.

Quiznos unwraps debt plan.

Roche ready to move on big acquisitions.

Thomson Reuters abandons plan to sell healthcare business.

Toyota readies for fall from No. 1 status.

Versace opens first kids boutique.

Yahoo weighs plan to cut stake in Alibaba.

YouTube lures marketers with growth in Brazil.

& U.S. jobless claims post encouraging drop.