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Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
By Jennifer Jope Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

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Refco Crisis Spurs CFTC, Regulators Into Active Role (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
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India's Bajaj Auto Q2 net profit up 48.5 pct (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
MUMBAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - India's second-biggest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd., said on Saturday its quarterly net profit rose 48.5 percent on increased sales despite tougher competition in the world's number-two bike market after China.

Nation s largest auto parts manufacturer s 5,700 area jobs at risk (The Western Star)
Delphi Corp., the nation s largest auto parts maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Oct. 8, adding new uncertainty for the company s 5,700 area employees, business partners and local governments dependent on its tax revenues.

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Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

Nation s largest auto parts manufacturer s 5,700 area jobs at risk

Nation s largest auto parts manufacturer s 5,700 area jobs at risk (The Western Star)
Delphi Corp., the nation s largest auto parts maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Oct. 8, adding new uncertainty for the company s 5,700 area employees, business partners and local governments dependent on its tax revenues.

Loans available for downtown (The Olympian)
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Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
By Jennifer Jope Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

Embattled Corbin car lot owner arrested Monday (Corbin News Journal)
After weeks of investigation, a south Corbin auto dealer is now behind bars for allegedly processing fake loans - a scam prosecutors say may have topped the $1 million mark.

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian manufacturing shipments jumped 3.3 percent in August from July -- three times expectations -- on surging oil prices and a recovery in auto and parts production, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

Amcore Financial reports slight rise in 3Q profit (Crane's Chicago Business)
(AP) Bank holding company Amcore Financial Inc. on Thursday posted a slight rise in third-quarter profit, helped by growth in loans and deposits. Quarterly income grew 2 percent to $12.6 million, or 50 cents per share, from $12.3 million, or 49 cents, in the year-ago period.

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Loans available for downtown (The Olympian)
OLYMPIA -- City officials hope to renew interest in a loan program with area banks in an effort to spruce up downtown. They announced an agreement with nine banks willing to consider $8.5 million in loans that could be used for remodeling buildings or to meet expenses of moving into downtown.

Nation s largest auto parts manufacturer s 5,700 area jobs at risk (The Western Star)
Delphi Corp., the nation s largest auto parts maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Oct. 8, adding new uncertainty for the company s 5,700 area employees, business partners and local governments dependent on its tax revenues.

Embattled Corbin car lot owner arrested Monday (Corbin News Journal)
After weeks of investigation, a south Corbin auto dealer is now behind bars for allegedly processing fake loans - a scam prosecutors say may have topped the $1 million mark.

Amcore Posts Small Rise in 3Q Profit (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Bank holding company Amcore Financial Inc. on Thursday posted a slight rise in third-quarter profit, helped by growth in loans and deposits.

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Embattled Corbin car lot owner arrested Monday (Corbin News Journal)

Embattled Corbin car lot owner arrested Monday (Corbin News Journal)
After weeks of investigation, a south Corbin auto dealer is now behind bars for allegedly processing fake loans - a scam prosecutors say may have topped the $1 million mark.

Amcore Financial reports slight rise in 3Q profit (Crane's Chicago Business)
(AP) Bank holding company Amcore Financial Inc. on Thursday posted a slight rise in third-quarter profit, helped by growth in loans and deposits. Quarterly income grew 2 percent to $12.6 million, or 50 cents per share, from $12.3 million, or 49 cents, in the year-ago period.

Porsche Cayman S PremieresThe largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt

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Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
By Jennifer Jope Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

Delphi, the largest U.S. auto supplier, files for bankruptcy (Picayune

Delphi, the largest U.S. auto supplier, files for bankruptcy (Picayune Item)
DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the nation's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

Auto Loans: Employee Discount Programs, Gas Prices Have Mixed Effect, Credit Unions Report (Banker & Tradesman)
Although a recent survey said one-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the three major automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next three months, local credit unions are not overly alarmed and say auto lending activity will ebb and flow as usual in Massachusetts.

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Delphi, the largest U.S. auto supplier, files for bankruptcy (The News-Review)
DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

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Delphi unlikely to impact cash CDOs (Reuters)
Delphi bonds or loans are included in approximately 16 percent of U.S. cash flow CDOs rated by Fitch. Exposure to Delphi in the structures, which pool company debt, is limited to 1 percent, making it unlikely the deals will be downgraded, Fitch said.

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Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

Top auto supplier files Chapter 11 (Inside Bay Area) DETROIT

Top auto supplier files Chapter 11 (Inside Bay Area)
DETROIT Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S.

New Educators Credit Union office doubles as auto sales site (Journal Times Online)
STURTEVANT - The new $6 million Educators Credit Union building here is more than just another branch office. Educators recently opened its 15th branch office at 1300 90th St. in Sturtevant, on the southwest corner of Highway 20 and 90th Street.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

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Auto supplier Delphi's bankruptcy rattles industry (Salt Lake Tribune) DETROIT

Auto supplier Delphi's bankruptcy rattles industry (Salt Lake Tribune)
DETROIT - Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share. Delphi's bankruptcy, which is expected to result in plant closures and layoffs, is one of the largest in U.S. history. Delphi filed to reorganize its U.S. operations in federal bankruptcy

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Delphi, the largest U.S. auto supplier, files for bankruptcy (The News-Review)
DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

Auto supplier Delphi Corp. to reorganize (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Bankruptcy could mean plant closures. DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the nation s largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Delphi, the largest U.S. auto supplier, files for bankruptcy (Picayune Item)
DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the nation's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

U.S. auto supplier falls into bankruptcy (Provo Daily Herald) DETROIT

U.S. auto supplier falls into bankruptcy (Provo Daily Herald)
DETROIT -- Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.Delphi's bankruptcy, which is expected to result in plant closures and layoffs, is one of the largest in U.

Top auto supplier is bankrupt (Baltimore Sun)
Delphi's decision will create more problems for U.S. car makers DETROIT // Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

U.S. auto supplier Delphi bankrupt (CNN.com)
DETROIT (AP) -- Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through an American industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

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Auto supplier Delphi's bankruptcy rattles industry (Salt Lake Tribune)
DETROIT - Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share. Delphi's bankruptcy, which is expected to result in plant closures and layoffs, is one of the largest in U.S. history. Delphi filed to reorganize its U.S. operations in federal bankruptcy

Major U.S. auto parts co. files for bankruptcy (CTV.ca)
Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the country's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labour costs and falling market share.

Auto supplier Delphi Corp. to reorganize (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Bankruptcy could mean plant closures. DETROIT (AP) - Delphi Corp., the nation s largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

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Major U.S. auto parts co. files for bankruptcy (CTV.ca) Delphi

Major U.S. auto parts co. files for bankruptcy (CTV.ca)
Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the country's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labour costs and falling market share.

U.S. auto supplier falls into bankruptcy (Provo Daily Herald)
DETROIT -- Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.Delphi's bankruptcy, which is expected to result in plant closures and layoffs, is one of the largest in U.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post) Delphi Corp.,

Auto-Parts Supplier Files for Chapter 11 (Washington Post)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto-parts company, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the latest casualty in an American auto industry that has been struggling with high labor costs and aggressive competition from foreign rivals.

Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (Washington Post)
DETROIT -- Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the nation's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

U.S. auto supplier falls into bankruptcy (Provo Daily Herald)
DETROIT -- Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.Delphi's bankruptcy, which is expected to result in plant closures and layoffs, is one of the largest in U.

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Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

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Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (ABC News)
Delphi, America's Largest Auto Supplier, Files for Bankruptcy, Sending Shockwaves Through Industry

Largest U.S. Auto Supplier Files For Bankruptcy (KUTV.com)
DETROIT, Michigan Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Largest U.S. Auto Supplier Files For Bankruptcy (The Boston Channel)
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Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Delphi Corp., the nation's largest auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through a U.S. auto industry already weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Delphi, America's Largest Auto Supplier, Files for Bankruptcy, Sending Shockwaves Through Industry (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT October 8, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the nation's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labor costs and falling market share.

Auto Supplier Delphi Files for Bankruptcy (Washington Post)
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