TD Bank (TSX:TD) to buy non-prime auto lender VFC (TSX:VFC)

TD Bank (TSX:TD) to buy non-prime auto lender VFC (TSX:VFC) in $326M deal (Money Sense)
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, a provider of contract drug research, said Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit rose 5 percent as sales increased following acquisitions.

TD Bank to buy non-prime auto lender VFC Inc. in $326-million deal (Money Sense)
Sleepers whose beds catch fire would get more time to escape with a new mattress flammability standard approved Thursday, but consumer groups complained that language attached to the rule could limit lawsuits against manufacturers.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'The luxury carmaker claims to have

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Equity firm invests in Flagship Credit auto-loan company (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
A New York private-equity firm has invested $81 million in a Chadds Ford company that finances auto loans to buyers with damaged credit.

Camry to Get Hybrid Version Soon
The best-selling passenger car in the U.S. will soon get a hybrid version.
Editors of MSN Autos

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

Beware Of Tax Refund Loans (Forbes)
Why pay fees and surcharges on your own money when the IRS typically sends refunds within ten to 14 days?

CompuCredit Reports Record 2005 Earnings and Account Growth (SYS-CON Media)
CompuCredit (NASDAQ: CCRT) reported recordresults for 2005 with full year managed earnings of $180.7 million or $3.53of managed earnings per fully diluted share, as compared to managedearnings of $119.4 million, or $2.29 managed earnings per fully dilutedshare in 2004. For both the fourth quarter of 2005 and the fourth quarterof 2004, CompuCredit reported $0.36 managed earnings per fully

S&P Cuts BlackRock Shares to Hold from Buy (BusinessWeek)
Plus: Analysts downgrade Dick's Sporting Goods, comment on Dr. Reddy's generics deal with Merck, and more

Equity firm invests in Flagship Credit auto-loan company (The Philadelphia

Equity firm invests in Flagship Credit auto-loan company (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
A New York private-equity firm has invested $81 million in a Chadds Ford company that finances auto loans to buyers with damaged credit.

Beware Of Tax Refund Loans (Forbes)
Why pay fees and surcharges on your own money when the IRS typically sends refunds within ten to 14 days?

RoadLoans Teams With FDNY Racing Team to Salute Firefighters (The

RoadLoans Teams With FDNY Racing Team to Salute Firefighters (The Auto Channel)
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- In a salute to firefighters in New York and across the country, RoadLoans, a leading online direct-to-consumer auto lender proudly announces its sponsorship of the FDNY Racing Team truck at Daytona International Speedway.

HOMES FOR SALE (Hot Springs Village Voice)
3BR/2BA, 1,540 SQFT, WBFP, granite countertops, cathedral ceilings, gutters, 3 car garage, Stucco exterior, aggregate drive & patio. Semi-wooded lot, secluded. Close to Glazy Peau gate. $152,000 Call 479-879-1036 tfn

Preview: 2007 Toyota Camry
With sleeker styling, a more powerful engine and a new hybrid version, America's best-selling car sets a new benchmark.
Ann Job

DebtWave Credit Counseling Offers Assistance on Understanding How a Credit Score is Calculated (PR Web)
Financial literacy allows individuals to make better financial decisions, which can increase wealth in the long run. Having an understanding of a credit score can put an individual in a better position to qualify for favorable loans. DebtWave Credit Counseling breaks down how a credit score is calculated. [PRWEB Feb 14, 2006]

Is it time to cash out? (Bradenton Herald)
No more remodeling for the Nowakowskis. Over the past 20 years, they've redone everything - windows, floors and added a master suite - in their Greenfield, Wis., house.

Business Briefs (The Robesonian)
ST. PAULS - Revels Insurance Agency opened recently next to Revels Motor Sales on 13567 U.S. 301. The business, owned by Pearlean H. Revels, offers auto insurance, as well as business and commercial insurance.

Business Briefs (The Robesonian) ST. PAULS - Revels Insurance Agency

Business Briefs (The Robesonian)
ST. PAULS - Revels Insurance Agency opened recently next to Revels Motor Sales on 13567 U.S. 301. The business, owned by Pearlean H. Revels, offers auto insurance, as well as business and commercial insurance.

Bankrate Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results (SYS-CON Media)
Bankrate, Inc. , today reported total revenue of $13.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, an increase of 49% over the $9.3 million reported in the same quarter in 2004.

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

Fitch Expects to Rate Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Feb. 13, 2006--Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1: $510,000,000 class A-1 4.642% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $450,000,000 class A-2a 5.03% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $1,060,000,000 class A-2b 5.02% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $650,000,000 class A-3 5.03% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $252,835,000 class A-4 5.04% asset-backed

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

RoadLoans Teams With FDNY Racing Team to Salute Firefighters (The Auto Channel)
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- In a salute to firefighters in New York and across the country, RoadLoans, a leading online direct-to-consumer auto lender proudly announces its sponsorship of the FDNY Racing Team truck at Daytona International Speedway.

Beware Of Tax Refund Loans (Forbes)
Why pay fees and surcharges on your own money when the IRS typically sends refunds within ten to 14 days?

Meeting to aid customers of Hebron Auto (The Cincinnati Post)
The Boone County Sheriff's Department is inviting Hebron Auto Sales customers who have not received their license plates to a meeting Wednesday to help expedite the process.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

DebtWave Credit Counseling Offers Assistance on Understanding How a Credit Score is Calculated (PR Web)
Financial literacy allows individuals to make better financial decisions, which can increase wealth in the long run. Having an understanding of a credit score can put an individual in a better position to qualify for favorable loans. DebtWave Credit Counseling breaks down how a credit score is calculated. [PRWEB Feb 14, 2006]

P&O shareholders vote to accept takeover (BusinessWeek) FEB. 13 4:31

P&O shareholders vote to accept takeover (BusinessWeek)
FEB. 13 4:31 P.M. ET Shareholders in British shipping company Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. overwhelmingly voted in favor of a takeover bid from Dubai's DP World Monday.

Harbor Credit Announces Launch of Private Label Program for Affiliates (PR Web)
Harbor Credit, the premier resource on automotive and consumer lending, today announced the launch of it s Private Label Program in the auto and mortgage financing category, presenting a big opportunity to publishers and search marketers. [PRWEB Feb 13, 2006]

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

Report: Deutsche Boerse may seek merger (BusinessWeek)
FEB. 13 1:03 P.M. ET Deutsche Boerse AG, which operates the German stock exchange, is reportedly considering a merger or some sort of cooperation with a U.S. counterpart, the Financial Times reported Monday.

Car lesson a very fluid experience (Contra Costa Times)
27. Change the oil. I'm told even those who know how to change their oil still do the Jiffy Lube roll. I, for one, will try to pocket the cash. Early on in this series, I received an e-mail from Dana Meyer, the owner of an Albany auto shop, offering to show me the basics. I figured I'd arrive, pop the hood, pour in a few quarts and be on my way. Not the case.

Meeting to aid customers of Hebron Auto (The Cincinnati Post)

Meeting to aid customers of Hebron Auto (The Cincinnati Post)
The Boone County Sheriff's Department is inviting Hebron Auto Sales customers who have not received their license plates to a meeting Wednesday to help expedite the process.

Harbor Credit Announces Launch of Private Label Program for Affiliates (PR Web)
Harbor Credit, the premier resource on automotive and consumer lending, today announced the launch of it s Private Label Program in the auto and mortgage financing category, presenting a big opportunity to publishers and search marketers. [PRWEB Feb 13, 2006]

RoadLoans Teams With FDNY Racing Team to Salute Firefighters (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a salute to firefighters in New York and across the country, RoadLoans, a leading online direct-to-consumer auto lender proudly announces its sponsorship of the FDNY Racing Team truck at Daytona International Speedway.

Fitch Expects to Rate Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Feb. 13, 2006--Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1: $510,000,000 class A-1 4.642% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $450,000,000 class A-2a 5.03% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $1,060,000,000 class A-2b 5.02% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $650,000,000 class A-3 5.03% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; $252,835,000 class A-4 5.04% asset-backed

Career success might be in the closet for men (The Times)
Women aren't the only ones who need to look the part to land the job. That's why Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier and the Shreveport Job Corps Center have partnered to form The Men's Career Closet to provide professional attire to low-income men seeking employment.

Home loan frauds on the rise (Rediff.com) The Reserve Bank

Home loan frauds on the rise (Rediff.com)
The Reserve Bank of India has warned banks of rising incidents of frauds in home loans. The central bank has directed all banks to strictly adhere to due diligence procedures while disbursing the loans.

The 2004 Top 100 (Training Magazine)
By Tammy Galvin Click here to view the Top 100 ranking. "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it." If this oft-used phrase is true, then this year's Training Top 100 companies have the management of workforce development programs down to a science.

AUTO-TECH: Filling up not a joy (The Times)
John Walker, 66, Shreveport, has driven his '97 Ford F-150 for 96,000 miles without much trouble. But he has one complaint. "This truck doesn't get good fuel mileage. ... It gets 14 (mpg) in town and maybe 15 (mpg) on the highway," Walker said about his four-wheel-drive truck.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2007 Toyota Camry
With sleeker styling, a more powerful engine and a new hybrid version, America's best-selling car sets a new benchmark.
Ann Job

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto Sales Top AG's List Of Consumer Complaints In 2005 (The New Mexico Channel)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Automobile sales top the state attorney general's list of consumer complaints in New Mexico. Attorney General Patricia Madrid said her office received 491 complaints involving auto sales last year.

AUTO-TECH: Filling up not a joy (The Times) John Walker,

AUTO-TECH: Filling up not a joy (The Times)
John Walker, 66, Shreveport, has driven his '97 Ford F-150 for 96,000 miles without much trouble. But he has one complaint. "This truck doesn't get good fuel mileage. ... It gets 14 (mpg) in town and maybe 15 (mpg) on the highway," Walker said about his four-wheel-drive truck.

Autobytel's Finance Lead Program Powered by Car.com Delivers 2 Millionth Lead; Dealers Report High Closing Ratios With (The Auto Channel)
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 1, 20061, 2006--Autobytel Inc. announced today that it has delivered over 2 million special finance or "sub-prime" car shoppers to its nationwide network of auto dealerships and other customers, who are dedicated to serving this rapidly growing car-buying population.

Auto Sales Top AG's List Of Consumer Complaints In 2005 (The New Mexico Channel)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Automobile sales top the state attorney general's list of consumer complaints in New Mexico. Attorney General Patricia Madrid said her office received 491 complaints involving auto sales last year.

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto Affordability Worst in Six Years, According to Comerica Index (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2006 -- The purchase of an average- priced, new vehicle during the fourth quarter of 2005 took 27.0 weeks of median family income, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 0.6 weeks from the prior quarter, resulting in the worst reading for affordability in six years.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

Meeting to aid customers of Hebron Auto (The Cincinnati Post)
The Boone County Sheriff's Department is inviting Hebron Auto Sales customers who have not received their license plates to a meeting Wednesday to help expedite the process.

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

Home loan frauds on the rise (Rediff.com) The Reserve Bank

Home loan frauds on the rise (Rediff.com)
The Reserve Bank of India has warned banks of rising incidents of frauds in home loans. The central bank has directed all banks to strictly adhere to due diligence procedures while disbursing the loans.

Auto Affordability Worst in Six Years, According to Comerica Index (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2006 -- The purchase of an average- priced, new vehicle during the fourth quarter of 2005 took 27.0 weeks of median family income, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 0.6 weeks from the prior quarter, resulting in the worst reading for affordability in six years.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
Editors of MSN Autos

Autobytel's Finance Lead Program Powered by Car.com Delivers 2 Millionth Lead; Dealers Report High Closing Ratios With (The Auto Channel)
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 1, 20061, 2006--Autobytel Inc. announced today that it has delivered over 2 million special finance or "sub-prime" car shoppers to its nationwide network of auto dealerships and other customers, who are dedicated to serving this rapidly growing car-buying population.