German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings) 0954

German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings)
0954 GMT [Dow Jones] German auto sector is trading positively, against the general DAX trend, which is somewhat surprising, trader says. However, analyst sees the sector as likely profiting from a weaker euro, adding ACEA car registration numbers play a secondary role.

Concentrate on the living, Pakistan aid workers told (Otago Daily Times)
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan: Pakistani authorities yesterday called off efforts to rescue any survivors caught beneath the rubble of last week s massive earthquake, saying the focus must now shift to the living.

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.

Refco, Name Tarnished, Has `Several Days' to Fight for Survival (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Refco Inc., whose former chief executive officer has been charged with covering up $430 million of debt, is running out of time to stay solvent as the government expands its investigation and the support of investors and customers drains away.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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Delphi filing raises risks for GM (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Delphi filing raises risks for GM (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply early on Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world's largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp. filed for bankruptcy over the weekend.

German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings)
0954 GMT [Dow Jones] German auto sector is trading positively, against the general DAX trend, which is somewhat surprising, trader says. However, analyst sees the sector as likely profiting from a weaker euro, adding ACEA car registration numbers play a secondary role.

South Bay and Peninsula (San Jose Mercury News)
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,

Autumn Glory Festival (Cumberland Times-News)
Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception at The Lodge at Wisp with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be followed by dancing with music by The Remedy. The reception ticket includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and first-class entertainment.

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.

Leoni Lower As Sentiment Sours >LEO.XE (New Ratings)
1419 GMT [Dow Jones] Leoni (LEO.XE) -4% at EUR26.50 as souring sector sentiment leads to stops, say traders. "The Delphi (DPH) insolvency filing isn't a benefit anymore. It's now seen as a burden," says trader.

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

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.
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German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings) 0954

German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings)
0954 GMT [Dow Jones] German auto sector is trading positively, against the general DAX trend, which is somewhat surprising, trader says. However, analyst sees the sector as likely profiting from a weaker euro, adding ACEA car registration numbers play a secondary role.

Refco, Name Tarnished, Has `Several Days' to Fight for Survival (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Refco Inc., whose former chief executive officer has been charged with covering up $430 million of debt, is running out of time to stay solvent as the government expands its investigation and the support of investors and customers drains away.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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Treasuries May Decline on View Fed to Reiterate Rates to Rise (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries may fall in Europe on speculation Federal Reserve officials speaking today, including Chairman Alan Greenspan, will reiterate further interest-rate increases are needed to keep inflation from accelerating.

Leoni Lower As Sentiment Sours >LEO.XE (New Ratings)
1419 GMT [Dow Jones] Leoni (LEO.XE) -4% at EUR26.50 as souring sector sentiment leads to stops, say traders. "The Delphi (DPH) insolvency filing isn't a benefit anymore. It's now seen as a burden," says trader.

Refco Unit Halts Withdrawals, Cash Isn't Sufficient (Update9) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Refco Inc., reeling from the disclosure that its chief executive officer hid unpaid debts, blocked client withdrawals from a currency-trading unit that doesn't have enough cash to stay in business.

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

Leoni Lower As Sentiment Sours >LEO.XE (New Ratings) 1419 GMT

Leoni Lower As Sentiment Sours >LEO.XE (New Ratings)
1419 GMT [Dow Jones] Leoni (LEO.XE) -4% at EUR26.50 as souring sector sentiment leads to stops, say traders. "The Delphi (DPH) insolvency filing isn't a benefit anymore. It's now seen as a burden," says trader.

The Booming 51st State (GoldSeek.com)
*** Shoppers may be experiencing a temporary bout of sanity...where England goes, America follows... *** Corporate debt hasn't been in such poor quality since the Great Depression...only one thing can follow life...

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
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New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Autumn Glory Festival (Cumberland Times-News)
Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception at The Lodge at Wisp with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be followed by dancing with music by The Remedy. The reception ticket includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and first-class entertainment.

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

Treasuries May Decline on View Fed to Reiterate Rates to Rise (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries may fall in Asia on speculation Federal Reserve officials speaking today, including Chairman Alan Greenspan, will reiterate further interest-rate increases are needed to keep inflation from accelerating.

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

German Autos Outperform DAX; Euro Eyed >DCX (New Ratings)
0954 GMT [Dow Jones] German auto sector is trading positively, against the general DAX trend, which is somewhat surprising, trader says. However, analyst sees the sector as likely profiting from a weaker euro, adding ACEA car registration numbers play a secondary role.

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

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

Leoni Lower As Sentiment Sours >LEO.XE (New Ratings)
1419 GMT [Dow Jones] Leoni (LEO.XE) -4% at EUR26.50 as souring sector sentiment leads to stops, say traders. "The Delphi (DPH) insolvency filing isn't a benefit anymore. It's now seen as a burden," says trader.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
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Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Worries about GM rise after Delphi bankruptcy (MSNBC)
General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world s largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp. filed for bankruptcy over the weekend.

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

Treasuries May Decline on View Fed to Reiterate Rates to Rise (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries may fall in Europe on speculation Federal Reserve officials speaking today, including Chairman Alan Greenspan, will reiterate further interest-rate increases are needed to keep inflation from accelerating.

Delphi filing raises risks for GM (RedNova)
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply early on Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world's largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp.

Treasuries May Decline on View Fed to Reiterate Rates to Rise (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries may fall in Asia on speculation Federal Reserve officials speaking today, including Chairman Alan Greenspan, will reiterate further interest-rate increases are needed to keep inflation from accelerating.

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

Delphi filing raises risks for GM (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply early on Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world's largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp. filed for bankruptcy over the weekend.

Delphi bonds plunge on bankruptcy filing (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia

Delphi bonds plunge on bankruptcy filing (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Bonds of Delphi Corp. plunged 5 percentage points in over-the-counter trading on Monday after the auto supplier filed for bankruptcy protection on Saturday.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Stocks Close Down on Delphi Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell Monday as Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and lowered outlooks at Northrop Grumman Corp. and Xilinx Inc. set a gloomy tone on Wall Street ahead of the upcoming third-quarter earnings season.

Stocks Slip Ahead of Alcoa Earnings (AP via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell Monday after Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and a pair of lowered outlooks cast gloom on Wall Street ahead of Alcoa Inc.'s third-quarter report, expected after the closing bell.

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*** The more we think, the less we know...the important industries are going broke... *** Only the money shufflers are getting rich...the end of an era...

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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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.
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Stocks decline on business news (Inside Bay Area)
NEW YORK Stocks fell Monday as Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and lowered outlooks at Northrop Grumman Corp. and Xilinx Inc.

US CREDIT - Dana spreads blow out on uncertainty (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Dana Corp.'s credit spreads blew out on Tuesday on more accounting woes as investors wondered how far the auto and truck parts maker would fall just three days after Delphi Corp. , the U.S.' biggest auto parts supplier, filed for bankruptcy.

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

Delphi filing raises risks for GM (RedNova)
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply early on Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world's largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp.

Stocks Slip Ahead of Alcoa Earnings (San Francisco Chronicle)

Stocks declined modestly Monday after Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and a pair of lowered outlooks cast gloom on Wall Street ahead of Alcoa Inc.'s third-quarter report, expected after the closing bell.

The market...

Stocks Slip Ahead of Alcoa Earnings (AP via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell Monday after Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and a pair of lowered outlooks cast gloom on Wall Street ahead of Alcoa Inc.'s third-quarter report, expected after the closing bell.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

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

Stocks Slip Ahead of Alcoa Earnings (AP via Yahoo! News)

Stocks Slip Ahead of Alcoa Earnings (AP via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell Monday after Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and a pair of lowered outlooks cast gloom on Wall Street ahead of Alcoa Inc.'s third-quarter report, expected after the closing bell.

Renault strikes Auto Trader deal (Media Week Online)
Classified car magazine Auto Trader has signed its first multichannel promotional campaign with a car manufacturer.

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

Stocks Close Down on Delphi Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell Monday as Delphi Corp.'s bankruptcy filing and lowered outlooks at Northrop Grumman Corp. and Xilinx Inc. set a gloomy tone on Wall Street ahead of the upcoming third-quarter earnings season.

Delphi bonds plunge on bankruptcy filing (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Bonds of Delphi Corp. plunged 5 percentage points in over-the-counter trading on Monday after the auto supplier filed for bankruptcy protection on Saturday.

Delphi filing raises risks for GM (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
General Motors Corp. shares fell sharply early on Monday on worries about heightened risks for the world's largest automaker after auto parts maker Delphi Corp. filed for bankruptcy over the weekend.

Schedule of events announced for Autumn Glory (Cumberland Times-News) Autumn

Schedule of events announced for Autumn Glory (Cumberland Times-News)
Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception at The Lodge at Wisp with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be followed by dancing with music by The Remedy. The reception ticket includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and first-class entertainment.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-05 11:31 GMT: German shares dip midday on Wall Street losses and sharp falls by auto stocks (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares were sharply lower in midday trade, reversing yesterday's solid gains, following losses on Wall Street overnight and as auto makers fell deep into negative territory, dealers said.

The Employment Guide expands circulation (The Daily Item)
NORFOLK, Va. BUSINESS WIRE The Employment Guide today announced expansion of its circulation to include Harrisburg/York/Lancaster Pennsylvania, an area which has the highest demand for hourly workers in the state.

Auto Trader Australian Motor Brokers Offer Free Financial Assessment and Capacity Check For New Car Finance (PR Web)
Auto Trader. Australian Motor Brokers offer Free Financial Assessment and capacity check before customers decide on the purchase of their new car. No Deposit and low repayments. Financing a car has never been easier. [PRWEB Oct 4, 2005]

Mastermind of million-dollar swindle convicted (The News Sun)
GURNEE The mastermind of a multimillion-dollar swindle that caused the failure of Celozzi auto dealerships in Waukegan and the Gurnee area has been convicted of fraud in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

Auto Trader Australian Motor Brokers Offer Free Financial Assessment and Capacity Check For New Car Finance (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
(PRWEB) October 4, 2005 -- Car Finance - Introducing NAC Money. http://www.myamb.com/finance.htm

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

Autostrade Slowed By Capex Log Jam (New Ratings)
0905 GMT [Dow Jones] Autostrade (AUTO.MI) shares -0.1% to EUR20.69 and down 9% since 1H results Friday. Trader says weak traffic growth in Italy is not the issue but that stock is down because company is encountering delays in planned capex, to which its future revenue is pegged.

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

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-05 11:31 GMT: German shares dip midday on Wall Street losses and sharp falls by auto stocks (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares were sharply lower in midday trade, reversing yesterday's solid gains, following losses on Wall Street overnight and as auto makers fell deep into negative territory, dealers said.

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

Schedule of events announced for Autumn Glory (Cumberland Times-News)
Autumn Glory Kick-Off Reception at The Lodge at Wisp with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be followed by dancing with music by The Remedy. The reception ticket includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and first-class entertainment.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Auto Trader Australian Motor Brokers Offer Free Financial Assessment and Capacity Check For New Car Finance (PR Web)
Auto Trader. Australian Motor Brokers offer Free Financial Assessment and capacity check before customers decide on the purchase of their new car. No Deposit and low repayments. Financing a car has never been easier. [PRWEB Oct 4, 2005]

2005 Sees Marked Growth In Car Sales (BruDirect)
Bandar Seri Begawan - Auto sales continue to show a healthy growth in the sultanate where it recorded almost 15 per cent rise in sales to 9,941 till August 2005 from the same period last year.

Renault strikes Auto Trader deal (Media Week Online)
Classified car magazine Auto Trader has signed its first multichannel promotional campaign with a car manufacturer.

Billionaire investor takes 5% stake in Visteon (Crain's Detroit Business)

Billionaire investor takes 5% stake in Visteon (Crain's Detroit Business)
DETROIT What does Bruce Kovner know about Visteon Corp. ? The billionaire commodities trader and hedge fund chief quietly has become the fourth-largest shareholder in the giant auto parts maker after acquiring 6.8 million shares, or a 5 percent stake.

Auto Trader Australian Motor Brokers Offer Free Financial Assessment and Capacity Check For New Car Finance (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
(PRWEB) October 4, 2005 -- Car Finance - Introducing NAC Money. http://www.myamb.com/finance.htm

The Employment Guide expands circulation (The Daily Item)
NORFOLK, Va. BUSINESS WIRE The Employment Guide today announced expansion of its circulation to include Harrisburg/York/Lancaster Pennsylvania, an area which has the highest demand for hourly workers in the state.

Autostrade Slowed By Capex Log Jam (New Ratings)
0905 GMT [Dow Jones] Autostrade (AUTO.MI) shares -0.1% to EUR20.69 and down 9% since 1H results Friday. Trader says weak traffic growth in Italy is not the issue but that stock is down because company is encountering delays in planned capex, to which its future revenue is pegged.

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

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

Mastermind of million-dollar swindle convicted (The News Sun)
GURNEE The mastermind of a multimillion-dollar swindle that caused the failure of Celozzi auto dealerships in Waukegan and the Gurnee area has been convicted of fraud in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

Renault strikes Auto Trader deal (Media Week Online)
Classified car magazine Auto Trader has signed its first multichannel promotional campaign with a car manufacturer.

trade (Philipsburg Mail) Trade Stocks Online at Scottrade $7 limit/market

trade (Philipsburg Mail)
Trade Stocks Online at Scottrade $7 limit/market trades, no fee IRAs, no inactivity or account maintenance fees. Personal attention at over 225 offices nationwide. Open an account with just $500. Apply at Scottrade today.

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

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

Auto Trader Australian Motor Brokers Offer Free Financial Assessment and Capacity Check For New Car Finance (PR Web)
Auto Trader. Australian Motor Brokers offer Free Financial Assessment and capacity check before customers decide on the purchase of their new car. No Deposit and low repayments. Financing a car has never been easier. [PRWEB Oct 4, 2005]