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America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

GM Has `Short List' of GMAC Investors, Wagoner Says (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., trying to regain an investment-grade rating for its auto-loan debt, has a ``short list'' of possible buyers of a controlling stake in its auto finance unit, the automaker's top executive said.

Use home equity loan to buy car (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, I own a condo and paid cash for it. Its value has tripled. If I need to finance a new car, should I apply for home equity loan or a home equity line of credit? Is the interest expense tax deductible on both types of loans?

Ford Reports a Loss and Expects 'Significant Plant Closings' (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By DANNY HAKIM New York Times DETROIT, Oct. 20 - The Ford Motor Company is the latest Detroit auto giant to stall.

Partners Trust reports profit up 4.7% (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Utica-based Partners Trust Financial Group Inc. announced Wednesday a 4.7 percent increase in quarterly profit, due in part to the cleanup of problem loans inherited in the BSB Bancorp acquisition a year ago and efforts to develop its indirect auto lending business.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Hungary succumbs to lure of foreign loans (Financial Times)
At a Nissan auto dealerin Budapest, a salesman offers two financing options to a young couple ogling a Nissan Micra.

GM Has `Short List' of GMAC Investors, Wagoner Says (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., trying to regain an investment-grade rating for its auto-loan debt, has a ``short list'' of possible buyers for a controlling stake in its auto-finance unit, Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said.

New policy seeks to boost Malaysia auto sector (just-auto) The

New policy seeks to boost Malaysia auto sector (just-auto)
The Malaysian Government this week unveiled a new policy framework for the automotive industry designed to boost the country s potential as a regional manufacturing hub. The government hopes that incentives and a more transparent policy framework will help attract new investment in vehicle and parts manufacturing, while encouraging the ongoing development of its national car companies

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Ford Reports a Loss and Expects 'Significant Plant Closings' (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By DANNY HAKIM New York Times DETROIT, Oct. 20 - The Ford Motor Company is the latest Detroit auto giant to stall.

Honda U.S. unit to issue $1.5 bln auto ABS (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - American Honda Finance will issue $1.5 billion of asset-backed securities supported by auto loans, a source familiar with the deal said on Monday.

Use home equity loan to buy car (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, I own a condo and paid cash for it. Its value has tripled. If I need to finance a new car, should I apply for home equity loan or a home equity line of credit? Is the interest expense tax deductible on both types of loans?

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Hungary succumbs to lure of foreign loans (Financial Times)
At a Nissan auto dealerin Budapest, a salesman offers two financing options to a young couple ogling a Nissan Micra.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

GM Has `Short List' of GMAC Investors, Wagoner Says (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., trying to regain an investment-grade rating for its auto-loan debt, has a ``short list'' of possible buyers of a controlling stake in its auto finance unit, the automaker's top executive said.

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA' (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--Oct. 18, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to rate the Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust receivables-backed class A notes as follows: -- $374,000,000 4.22063% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $300,000,000 4.54% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $550,000,000 4.61% class A-3 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $273,500,000 4.69% class A-4 asset-backed notes

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Ford Reports a Loss and Expects 'Significant Plant Closings' (New York Times)
Ford's chairman and chief executive said that his company would announce a plan for its American operations in January that includes "significant plant closings" and job cuts.

Hungary succumbs to lure of foreign loans (Financial Times)
At a Nissan auto dealerin Budapest, a salesman offers two financing options to a young couple ogling a Nissan Micra.

Partners Trust reports profit up 4.7% (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Utica-based Partners Trust Financial Group Inc. announced Wednesday a 4.7 percent increase in quarterly profit, due in part to the cleanup of problem loans inherited in the BSB Bancorp acquisition a year ago and efforts to develop its indirect auto lending business.

Law firm in Refco affair says it is aiding inquiry (India Daily)
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, the international law firm, said on Thursday it was co-operating with an investigation into alleged securities fraud at Refco and insisted its lawyers had no reason to believe loans they documented were being used for improper purposes.

Anbang Insurance to Launch Auto Credit Insurance in Anhui (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News)
HEFEI, Oct 20 Asia Pulse - Anbang Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. has been approved by China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to open a branch in China's eastern Anhui Province to explore auto credit insurance business on the local market.

Partners Trust reports profit up 4.7% (Press & Sun-Bulletin) Utica-based

Partners Trust reports profit up 4.7% (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Utica-based Partners Trust Financial Group Inc. announced Wednesday a 4.7 percent increase in quarterly profit, due in part to the cleanup of problem loans inherited in the BSB Bancorp acquisition a year ago and efforts to develop its indirect auto lending business.

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA' (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--Oct. 18, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to rate the Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust receivables-backed class A notes as follows: -- $374,000,000 4.22063% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $300,000,000 4.54% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $550,000,000 4.61% class A-3 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $273,500,000 4.69% class A-4 asset-backed notes

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA' (The Auto Channel)
NEW YORK--Oct. 18, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to rate the Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust receivables-backed class A notes as follows: -- $374,000,000 4.22063% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $300,000,000 4.54% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $550,000,000 4.61% class A-3 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $273,500,000 4.69% class A-4 asset-backed notes

Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA' (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings expects to rate the Honda Auto Receivables 2005-5 Owner Trust receivables-backed class A notes as follows:

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

AUTOSHOW-Auto execs optimistic about China market outlook (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Growth in the Chinese car market has slowed considerably in the past two years but it will continue at a steady double-digit clip in line with the country's economic growth, auto executives said on Tuesday.

Honda U.S. unit to issue $1.5 bln auto ABS (Reuters

Honda U.S. unit to issue $1.5 bln auto ABS (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - American Honda Finance will issue $1.5 billion of asset-backed securities supported by auto loans, a source familiar with the deal said on Monday.

AUTOSHOW-Auto execs optimistic about China market outlook (Reuters via Yahoo!

AUTOSHOW-Auto execs optimistic about China market outlook (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Growth in the Chinese car market has slowed considerably in the past two years but it will continue at a steady double-digit clip in line with the country's economic growth, auto executives said on Tuesday.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Ford FusionFord's most important sedan launch since the

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Competitive car loans from Cairo Amman Bank (AME Info)
Cairo Amman Bank (CAB) unveiled its latest scheme for car loans.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Wachovia 3rd-Quarter Profit Rises 32% on SouthTrust, Trading (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Wachovia Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. bank, said quarterly profit climbed 32 percent on its November purchase of SouthTrust Corp. and increases in consumer and business loans.

Bajaj Auto Q2 net beats forecasts (Daily Times)
MUMBAI: India s second-largest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd., posted a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit as it fended off tough competition and sold more bikes in the world s number-two market after China.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

AUTOSHOW-Auto execs optimistic about China market outlook (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Growth in the Chinese car market has slowed considerably in the past two years but it will continue at a steady double-digit clip in line with the country's economic growth, auto executives said on Tuesday.

Midnight tolls the end of old bankruptcy rules (Chicago Sun-Times)

Midnight tolls the end of old bankruptcy rules (Chicago Sun-Times)
CAN I STILL FILE? There are new rules for consumer (Chapter 7) bankruptcy, which essentially wipes out all debt, except for back taxes, student loans and alimony.

Partial sale of finance unit may repair auto business (USA Today)
GM's plan to sell off part of its financing arm is like a baby giving up a piece of its security blanket.

Honda U.S. unit to issue $1.5 bln auto ABS (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - American Honda Finance will issue $1.5 billion of asset-backed securities supported by auto loans, a source familiar with the deal said on Monday.

GM Has Health-Care Deal, Seeks GMAC Buyer After Loss (Update9) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., the company with the world's biggest medical costs, agreed with the United Auto Workers to reduce health-care expenses by $1 billion and may sell a controlling stake in its consumer credit unit.

GM hopes turnaround plan can help it heal (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! Finance)
General Motors on Monday posted a massive quarterly loss, but the company also announced a deal with the United Auto Workers to reduce health care costs.

Ohio to feel pain of Delphi bankruptcy (Crain's Detroit Business)

Ohio to feel pain of Delphi bankruptcy (Crain's Detroit Business)
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the country s largest auto parts supplier, Delphi Corp. , looms as an enormous dark cloud on an already-hazy horizon for northeast Ohio s heavily auto-dependent manufacturing sector.

Midnight tolls the end of old bankruptcy rules (Chicago Sun-Times)
CAN I STILL FILE? There are new rules for consumer (Chapter 7) bankruptcy, which essentially wipes out all debt, except for back taxes, student loans and alimony.

Competitive car loans from Cairo Amman Bank (AME Info)
Cairo Amman Bank (CAB) unveiled its latest scheme for car loans.

Wachovia 3rd-Quarter Profit Rises 32% on SouthTrust, Trading (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Wachovia Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. bank, said quarterly profit climbed 32 percent on its November purchase of SouthTrust Corp. and increases in consumer and business loans.

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.

Wachovia profit surges 32% (CNN Money)
Fees, lending income boost results; SouthTrust purchase helps consumer banking business.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

GM Has Health-Care Deal, Seeks GMAC Buyer After Loss (Update6) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., the company with the world's biggest medical costs, agreed with the United Auto Workers to reduce health-care expenses by $1 billion and may sell a controlling stake in its consumer credit unit.

MARKETS-THAILAND-BONDS-DIARY = 2 (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) -- Top

MARKETS-THAILAND-BONDS-DIARY = 2 (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
-- Top telecoms group Shin Corp plans to sell 3.2 billion baht of 2-year bonds for early redemption of debt.

Bajaj Auto Q2 net beats forecasts (Daily Times)
MUMBAI: India s second-largest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd., posted a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit as it fended off tough competition and sold more bikes in the world s number-two market after China.

Allianz's Diekmann Defies Board Dissent, Bets on India, China (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Allianz AG Chief Executive Officer Michael Diekmann's plan to streamline the way the company sells insurance in Germany prompted the resignation of a top manager and protests from employees. He isn't backing down.

Bajaj sees opportunity in SE Asia (Hindustan Times)
India's second-largest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said on Saturday it plans to expand its presence in south-east Asia and Africa to tap the growing demand for two-wheelers and motorised rickshaws in these markets.

Bad Credit Loans (Rebuz)
Provides many options for bad credit loans. 1. Fast Mortgages USA Providing mortgage or refinance loans online. Loan programs for good or bad credit. url: www.fastmortgageusa.net/

Google satellite photos worry India leader (BusinessWeek)
OCT. 15 10:36 P.M. ET Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam expressed concern Saturday about a free mapping program from Google Inc., warning it could help terrorists by providing satellite photos of potential targets.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

China, U.S. in talks on currency, trade (BusinessWeek)
OCT. 16 9:00 P.M. ET U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan were leading talks with China on Monday on economic issues -- including what the U.S. side said was a proposal by Washington for broad reforms to counter Beijing's huge and growing trade surplus.

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Frankfurt Motor Show FavoritesPublic days for this huge auto show

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Betting the house... and the car ... and your health (St. Petersburg Times)
Faced with soaring basic living expenses, just to make ends meet many people are walking a financial high wire by going without insurance coverage for their property, their vehicles or their health care.

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.

Bajaj Auto Q2 net beats forecasts (Daily Times)
MUMBAI: India s second-largest motorcycle maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd., posted a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit as it fended off tough competition and sold more bikes in the world s number-two market after China.