Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register) Consumer advocates

Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register)
Consumer advocates will urge state lawmakers again in 2006 to rein in loans that they believe cripple Iowans financially, such as the $300 car title transaction that cost an Urbandale mother her vehicle and $1,750 in interest and penalties.

Business brief roundup (Birmingham News)
The Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers venture capital firm, which provided funding for companies such as Google, Amazon.com and Netscape, now owns a 5.2 percent stake in Birmingham's BioCryst Pharmaceuticals.

Quick Links (Delaware Online)
Thousands sue Phila. payday lender PHILADELPHIA -- A class-action lawsuit claims a Philadelphia check-cashing businesses that charged astronomical interest rates on short-term loans should reimburse thousands of customers.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Loans to boost bank profits in 2006 (Herald Sun)
THE big banks should continue to reap large profits next year, helped by businesses hungry to take out new loans. But challenges such as slowing credit growth, rising interest rates and worries about New Zealand will take some of the shine off the banks' margins.

Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register)
Consumer advocates will urge state lawmakers again in 2006 to rein in loans that they believe cripple Iowans financially, such high interest rate...

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Consumer Loan And Savings Rates (San Jose Mercury News)
A sampling of financial institutions was asked to quote the most recent lowest annual percentage rates they would charge a new loan customer with an annual income from $30,000 to $35,000 and good credit standing. Qualifications for borrowing and finance charges vary among institutions. Rates may differ from branch to branch. Some institutions provide lower rates to existing customers.

Rio, Sebring top car-depreciation list (USA Today) The Kia Optima

Rio, Sebring top car-depreciation list (USA Today)
The Kia Optima is less than optimal on resale value, two used car valuation outfits agree. So are the Chrysler Sebring, Jaguar X-type, Kia Rio and minivans. All are on lists of 2006-model vehicles expected to show the biggest drops in value the next five years.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

China's Nov. auto production sets record (BusinessWeek)
DEC. 23 6:14 A.M. ET China's car production in November grew 52.1 percent from the same month last year to a record 291,900 units, breaking the previous record set in June of 275,100 units, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics Friday.

India 3i Infotech Gets Order From Malaysia Hong Leong Bk (Dow Jones News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
DJ India 3i Infotech Gets Order From Malaysia Hong Leong Bk MUMBAI (Dow Jones)--Indian software company 3i Infotech Ltd. (532628.BY) said Wednesday it has won a "multimillion dollar order" for its loan application software Triton from Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank BHD (5819.KU). Under the terms of the order, Hong Leong will license Triton from 3i for its mortgage, auto loans, corporate loans and

Loans to boost bank profits in 2006 (Herald Sun)
THE big banks should continue to reap large profits next year, helped by businesses hungry to take out new loans. But challenges such as slowing credit growth, rising interest rates and worries about New Zealand will take some of the shine off the banks' margins.

Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register)
Consumer advocates will urge state lawmakers again in 2006 to rein in loans that they believe cripple Iowans financially, such as the $300 car title transaction that cost an Urbandale mother her vehicle and $1,750 in interest and penalties.

Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register) Consumer advocates

Activists seek loan restraints (The Des Moines Register)
Consumer advocates will urge state lawmakers again in 2006 to rein in loans that they believe cripple Iowans financially, such high interest rate...

Quick Links (Delaware Online)
Thousands sue Phila. payday lender PHILADELPHIA -- A class-action lawsuit claims a Philadelphia check-cashing businesses that charged astronomical interest rates on short-term loans should reimburse thousands of customers.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9 months (Manila Bulletin)
The banking sector s auto loans in the first nine months of the year rose 3.1 percent to P59.882 billion from P58 billion in the previous quarter ending June.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3
Editors at MSN Autos take Microsoft's latest driving game out for a spin.
Perry Stern

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

China becomes net exporter of cars, trucks (BusinessWeek)
DEC. 22 5:20 A.M. ET China says it has become a net exporter of cars and trucks for the first time, with new Chinese competitors such as Geely Group and Chery Automotive starting to win market share in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

China posts list of industries facing overcapacities (People's Daily)
The Chinese government on Wednesday said investment should be reined in or even stopped in a number of industries that have built serious overcapacity such auto and steel sectors.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (The Manila Times) FILIPINOS

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (The Manila Times)
FILIPINOS bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Fitch Rates GEARS 2005-A (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Dec. 21, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a new issue report on Global Execution Auto Receivables Securitization 2005-A. The asset-backed notes were issued on Nov. 30, 2005 and were rated as follows: Interest-only class A fixed-payment notes 'F1+'; $150,000,000 floating-rate class A-P notes 'AAA'; $849,000,000 4.830% class A-1 notes 'AAA'; $970,500,000 4.840% class A-2 notes 'AAA';

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

INDIA'S 3i INFOTECH BAGS ORDER FROM HONG LEONG BANK (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Computers/IT 3i Infotech Ltd (BSE:532628) has bagged a multi-million dollar order from Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank (HLB) for its Triton Loan Origination application software.

India 3i Infotech Gets Order From Malaysia Hong Leong Bk (Dow Jones News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
DJ India 3i Infotech Gets Order From Malaysia Hong Leong Bk MUMBAI (Dow Jones)--Indian software company 3i Infotech Ltd. (532628.BY) said Wednesday it has won a "multimillion dollar order" for its loan application software Triton from Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank BHD (5819.KU). Under the terms of the order, Hong Leong will license Triton from 3i for its mortgage, auto loans, corporate loans and

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

China posts list of industries facing overcapacities (People's Daily)
The Chinese government on Wednesday said investment should be reined in or even stopped in a number of industries that have built serious overcapacity such auto and steel sectors.

China to limit building of villas (BusinessWeek) DEC. 21 3:56

China to limit building of villas (BusinessWeek)
DEC. 21 3:56 A.M. ET China plans to limit the building of villas, golf courses and other luxury projects in an effort to protect the environment and prevent wasteful investments, the government said Wednesday.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9 months (Manila Bulletin)
The banking sector s auto loans in the first nine months of the year rose 3.1 percent to P59.882 billion from P58 billion in the previous quarter ending June.

Fitch Rates GEARS 2005-A (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Dec. 21, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a new issue report on Global Execution Auto Receivables Securitization 2005-A. The asset-backed notes were issued on Nov. 30, 2005 and were rated as follows: Interest-only class A fixed-payment notes 'F1+'; $150,000,000 floating-rate class A-P notes 'AAA'; $849,000,000 4.830% class A-1 notes 'AAA'; $970,500,000 4.840% class A-2 notes 'AAA';

NTT DoCoMo takes stake in Fuji TV Network (BusinessWeek)
DEC. 21 6:34 A.M. ET NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's largest mobile phone carrier, has agreed to take a 2.6 percent stake in Fuji Television Network Inc. as the two companies discuss digital broadcasting to mobile phones.

Bank of India chief sees chances for Japan tieups (The

Bank of India chief sees chances for Japan tieups (The Japan Times)
Bank of India, one of the largest public-sector banks on the subcontinent, is eyeing opportunities to support small and midsize Japanese firms in technical partnerships with Indian firms, according to Muthusamy Balachandran, chairman and managing director of the bank.

Assessing the damage (Las Vegas Sun)
Hoping to promote downtown revitalization, North Las Vegas is launching a study to determine the extent -- and cost -- of environmental cleanup needed to make hundreds of acres ready for redevelopment.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Feedback to the University of California / Comments on UC

Feedback to the University of California / Comments on UC Salaries (San Francisco Chronicle)
COMPENSATION SITE FEEDBACK through Nov. 30 Comment: It's dishonest not to report the salaries. For example, an assistant professor makes X$ with Y$ in health and associated benefits on average with a deviation of Z$. Since you don't report what is...

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9 months (Manila Bulletin)
The banking sector s auto loans in the first nine months of the year rose 3.1 percent to P59.882 billion from P58 billion in the previous quarter ending June.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com) Filipinos bought more

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Philippine Airlines urges passengers to check in early (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Philippine Airlines (PAL) advised passengers on its domestic services, particularly those departing Manila, to check-in much earlier than usual for their flights to avoid the inconvenience of long queues due to the Christmas holiday rush, ABS-CBN learned Tuesday.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (The Manila Times)
FILIPINOS bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Research Company Reports Consumer Loan Satifaction Study (The Auto Channel)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.,

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Emirates Bank offers unbeatable deals on auto loans at the 8th Middle East Motor Show (AME Info)
Emirates Bank is participating in the 8th Middle East Motor Show 2005, at the DWTC-Dubai (Dec 12-16),with the set up of its very own stand offering unbeatable deals on auto loans (Stand 4A- 4, in Hall 4).

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

A Hairy Run for King Kong ? (BusinessWeek)
The remake boasts a hot director and fairly favorable reviews. But its slow start at the box office wasn't in Universal's script

ACI's legislative agenda gets nod from Business (BizJournals) Leaders from

ACI's legislative agenda gets nod from Business (BizJournals)
Leaders from Albuquerque's business community met last week to discuss legislative priorities to be hammered home when state lawmakers convene on Jan. 17 for a 30-day session.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9 months (Manila Bulletin)
The banking sector s auto loans in the first nine months of the year rose 3.1 percent to P59.882 billion from P58 billion in the previous quarter ending June.

Take a closer look at the year ahead (Lansing State Journal)
And by most estimates, next year is going to be one of rebuilding for Michigan's economy.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (The Manila Times)
FILIPINOS bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Fitch Downgrades Ford & Ford Credit to 'BB+' (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CHICAGO & NEW YORK----Dec. 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the issuer default rating and senior unsecured debt ratings of Ford Motor Company, Ford Credit Company and affiliate ratings to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'.

BUSINESS LICENSES (Richmond Times-Dispatch) The following are recently issued business

BUSINESS LICENSES (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The following are recently issued business licenses in Richmond and Chesterfield and Henrico counties. Acupuncture and Body Talk LLC (profes sional service); licensee same, 1805 Monument Ave., # 600, Richmond 23220.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
Filipinos bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

Banks auto loans up 3% to P60 B in 9 months (Manila Bulletin)
The banking sector s auto loans in the first nine months of the year rose 3.1 percent to P59.882 billion from P58 billion in the previous quarter ending June.

Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006 (The Jakarta Post)
Weakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four-wheel vehicles.

Consumer loans up ahead of Christmas (The Manila Times)
FILIPINOS bought more items using bank credit in the months preceding the gift-giving season, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which released lenders latest credit card and auto loans data on Friday, or the last weekend before Christmas when the holiday shopping goes into full swing.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

2006 NAIAS CoverageThe Official Web Site of the North American

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3
Editors at MSN Autos take Microsoft's latest driving game out for a spin.
Perry Stern

Up Next (CBS News)
Ed Bradley profiles Yankees superstar Derek Jeter, and has a revealing chat with Jeter's mom. See the report this Sunday on the 38th season premiere of 60 Minutes .

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Liquidity crunch overwhelms (Business Standard India)
Call rates may touch 6.50 per cent on account of huge outflows; The benchmark govt bond yield looks range bound amid tight liquidity; The rupee is likely to trade in a wide range of Rs 45.20 to Rs 45.60 per dollar.

Restored vehicles, street rods cruise into Marion mall for charity (Southern Illinoisan)
MARION - Saturday was the first time Gene Church ever drove a car through a shopping mall. There were some tight squeezes, he said. When he first began to maneuver around the merchant kiosks and past shop windows, he wasn't even sure it would be possible.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

culvercitynews.com See Details (Culver City News) Fast, Easy Student Loans

culvercitynews.com See Details (Culver City News)
Fast, Easy Student Loans Instant pre-approval. Borrow up to $120,000. Get your funds within 5 business days. No payments till 6 months after graduation. 20 years to repay. Apply online now.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job