Dollar slips as rally loses steam (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Dollar slips as rally loses steam (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.

New Jeep Concepts
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Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
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Scam targets local woman (Norwich Bulletin) KILLINGLY -- When Lisa

Scam targets local woman (Norwich Bulletin)
KILLINGLY -- When Lisa Wright couldn't sell her 1991 Chevrolet Camaro by advertising locally, she placed an ad in Auto Trader magazine.

Malaysia Shares End Dn On Wall St Fall; Lacking Drivers (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Friday, weighed down by Wall Street's decline overnight and a lack of positive drivers on the local front, traders said.

New Orleans Will Recover (Smart Money)
Hurricane Katrina was a human tragedy -- not an investing opportunity.

Former Trader Exec, AdImpact CEO joins Dealer.com as VP Sales & Business Development (The Auto Channel)
BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 20, 2005 -- Dealer.com Websystems, a leading provider of online e-business marketing solutions for the Automotive Industry, announced today that Ken Lees will join the team as its Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

Dollar slips as rally loses steam (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.

Carmakers threaten action on grey imports (India Daily)
Mitsubishi Motors and Toyota have warned grey importers bringing cheap versions of their cars and pick-up trucks to Europe from Japan and Thailand they are prepared for court action to stop the estimated 300m ($531m)-a-year business.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
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Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! Ford has followed General Motor s lead in attempting to negotiate reduced healthcare costs with the United Auto Workers union. Earlier this week GM struck a deal with the union to slash $1.7bn a year from its healthcare scheme and Ford is keen to a similar agreement.

Briefs: Roche to meet firms on Tamiflu (International Herald Tribune)
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Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
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Porsche Cayman S PremieresThe largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt

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) 2005-10-17 11:22 GMT: German shares flat midday on caution ahead of US results; auto stocks weak (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares were flat in quiet midday trade amid caution ahead of results from US giants such as General Motors, which caused auto makers to fall, and as oil prices rose and US stock futures pointed to an uninspiring opening on Wall Street, dealers said.

Former Trader Exec, AdImpact CEO joins Dealer.com as VP Sales & Business Development (The Auto Channel)
BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 20, 2005 -- Dealer.com Websystems, a leading provider of online e-business marketing solutions for the Automotive Industry, announced today that Ken Lees will join the team as its Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
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FOREX-Dollar slips in see-saw trade (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped in jerky trading on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam, prompting some traders to book profits.

Dollar slips as rally loses steam (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! Ford has followed General Motor s lead in attempting to negotiate reduced healthcare costs with the United Auto Workers union. Earlier this week GM struck a deal with the union to slash $1.7bn a year from its healthcare scheme and Ford is keen to a similar agreement.

FOREX-Dollar dips vs euro in seesaw trade (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped against the euro in choppy trade on Friday after its rally stalled and some traders booked profits, though expectations for higher U.S. interest rates supported the currency.

Malaysia Shares End Dn On Wall St Fall; Lacking Drivers (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Friday, weighed down by Wall Street's decline overnight and a lack of positive drivers on the local front, traders said.

Court to Review GM-Union Deal (Washington Post)
The United Auto Workers union sought court approval yesterday for its tentative agreement with General Motors Corp. to cut health care benefits for employees, retirees and their families.

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.
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EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek) DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade,

EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek)
DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade, frustrated by the limited selection of financial market data available online, quit his job to start his own data company and quickly built it into a euro 20 million business.

Former Trader Exec, AdImpact CEO joins Dealer.com as VP Sales & Business Development (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Dealer.com Websystems, a leading provider of online e-business marketing solutions for the Automotive Industry, announced today that Ken Lees will join the team as its Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

Court to Review GM-Union Deal (Washington Post)
The United Auto Workers union sought court approval yesterday for its tentative agreement with General Motors Corp. to cut health care benefits for employees, retirees and their families.

Scam targets local woman (Norwich Bulletin)
KILLINGLY -- When Lisa Wright couldn't sell her 1991 Chevrolet Camaro by advertising locally, she placed an ad in Auto Trader magazine.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-17 11:22 GMT: German shares flat midday on caution ahead of US results; auto stocks weak (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares were flat in quiet midday trade amid caution ahead of results from US giants such as General Motors, which caused auto makers to fall, and as oil prices rose and US stock futures pointed to an uninspiring opening on Wall Street, dealers said.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
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New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto

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

New Orleans Will Recover (Smart Money)
Hurricane Katrina was a human tragedy -- not an investing opportunity.

Stocks slide after Exxon trade, PPI data (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as a drop in Exxon Mobil Corp. shares weighed on blue chips and a government report of a rise in producer prices last month heightened investor worries about inflation.

Indonesian Shares End Lower, As Weak Asian Markets Weigh (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
JAKARTA (Dow Jones)--Indonesian shares ended lower Wednesday, hurt by falls across Asian markets on worries over lethargic U.S. economic growth and further domestic interest rate hikes, dealers said.

EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek)
DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade, frustrated by the limited selection of financial market data available online, quit his job to start his own data company and quickly built it into a euro 20 million business.

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

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

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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Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! General Motors has posted a $1.6bn ( 800m) loss for the third quarter as high petrol prices decimated sales of SUVs in the US and soaring healthcare costs hit hard. The result follows a loss of $1.4bn in the first half of the year.

U.S. Stocks Resume October Slide on Inflation Data, Exxon Trade (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks resumed their October decline after a report showed the biggest jump in producer prices in 15 years, rekindling inflation concerns. Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. led the retreat.

Court to Review GM-Union Deal (Washington Post)
The United Auto Workers union sought court approval yesterday for its tentative agreement with General Motors Corp. to cut health care benefits for employees, retirees and their families.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
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EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek)
DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade, frustrated by the limited selection of financial market data available online, quit his job to start his own data company and quickly built it into a euro 20 million business.

Indonesian Shares End Lower, As Weak Asian Markets Weigh (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
JAKARTA (Dow Jones)--Indonesian shares ended lower Wednesday, hurt by falls across Asian markets on worries over lethargic U.S. economic growth and further domestic interest rate hikes, dealers said.

US stocks slide (News Interactive) US stocks fell overnight as

US stocks slide (News Interactive)
US stocks fell overnight as a drop in Exxon Mobil shares weighed on blue chips and a government report of a rise in producer prices last month heightened investor worries about inflation.

U.S. Stocks Resume October Slide on Inflation Data, Exxon Trade (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks resumed their October decline after a report showed the biggest jump in producer prices in 15 years, rekindling inflation concerns. Oil companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. led the retreat.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
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Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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America's Most Loved New Vehicles
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Emerging Debt-Philippines edges higher after court decision (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
HONG KONG, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Philippine credits traded higher on Tuesday as the country's top court threw out a challenge to government tax plans, while the wider market strengthened on short covering.

U.S. Stocks Drop on Inflation Report; Exxon Mobil Shares Fall (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks declined after a jump in producer prices overshadowed better-than-expected earnings from companies including International Business Machines Corp. and Merrill Lynch & Co.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006Low price doesn't mean skimping on

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

UK Stocks Factors -- FTSE seen opening 12 points higher (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Britain's top shares are expected to open higher on Monday, following sustained losses last week, with traders predicting that rising oil prices will benefit heavyweight oil stocks like BP .

US CREDIT - GM, GMAC tighten on cuts, talk of sale (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Credit spreads of General Motors Corp. and its finance arm General Motors Acceptance Corp. tightened on Monday after the auto giant unveiled a deal to cut healthcare costs and said it may sell a controlling stake in GMAC to bolster its bond ratings.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
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EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek)
DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade, frustrated by the limited selection of financial market data available online, quit his job to start his own data company and quickly built it into a euro 20 million business.

The Employment Guide(R) Expands Circulation to Grand Rapids, Michigan (The Auto Channel)
NORFOLK, Va.--Oct. 1, 20057, 2005--The Employment Guide today announced expansion of its circulation to include Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Emerging Debt-Philippines edges higher after court decision (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
HONG KONG, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Philippine credits traded higher on Tuesday as the country's top court threw out a challenge to government tax plans, while the wider market strengthened on short covering.

Dollar finds support from Japanese investors (India Daily) The dollar

Dollar finds support from Japanese investors (India Daily)
The dollar bounced off a one-week low against the euro on Monday with sentiment helped by support from Japanese investors. The US currency had been undermined by weaker than expected US data on Friday.

EUROPE'S HOT GROWTH COMPANIES (BusinessWeek)
DUTCH BOND TRADER FLORIS Alkemade, frustrated by the limited selection of financial market data available online, quit his job to start his own data company and quickly built it into a euro 20 million business.

How to play the market in risky times (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Stock markets could be awesome or awful in the fourth quarter. Investment pros are pointing to higher than normal risks of a rout, but also to solid signs of a rally.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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The Employment Guide(R) Expands Circulation to Grand Rapids, Michigan (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Employment Guide today announced expansion of its circulation to include Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Employment Guide is pleased to serve the Grand Rapids area as part of the publication's extensive circulation area that includes 64 markets nationwide with a distribution of over two million copies per week.

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.

New problem at de Young: pigeon decorations (San Francisco Chronicle)

New problem at de Young: pigeon decorations (San Francisco Chronicle)
Before the glitzy opening of the new M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, curators had one big problem to contend with -- pigeons. Or, more to the point, pigeon droppings.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-17 11:22 GMT: German shares flat midday on caution ahead of US results; auto stocks weak (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares were flat in quiet midday trade amid caution ahead of results from US giants such as General Motors, which caused auto makers to fall, and as oil prices rose and US stock futures pointed to an uninspiring opening on Wall Street, dealers said.

Overpriced Currency, Growing Exports: Inside Brazil's Trade Paradox... (Info Brazil)
Roberto Giannetti da Fonseca is President of Silex Trading, one of Brazil s largest international trading companies, Director of Global Relations and International Trade at FIESP, the S o Paulo State Federation of Industries, and President of FUNCEX, the S o Paulo-based Foundation for International Trade Studies.

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

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

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.

Concentrate on the living, Pakistan aid workers told (Otago Daily

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.

From eating in to buying online, the little things add up (SanLuisObispo.com)
"I try not to go out every night to the bars and restaurants. I ride my bike to work. I hit the Wavelengths outlet store, a lot of things there are half price, cheap wet suits. I make food at home. I can't save money on dates, girls don't like that."

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

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

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.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN AutosThe most popular sport-utility vehicles

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

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,

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.

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.

Overpriced Currency, Growing Exports: Inside Brazil's Trade Paradox... (Info Brazil)
Roberto Giannetti da Fonseca is President of Silex Trading, one of Brazil s largest international trading companies, Director of Global Relations and International Trade at FIESP, the S o Paulo State Federation of Industries, and President of FUNCEX, the S o Paulo-based Foundation for International Trade Studies.

Winn-Dixie let out of some leases (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
JACKSONVILLE -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. received approval to reject leases on three distribution centers, two dairies and a pizza company, saving the bankrupt supermarket chain $700,000 a month.

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

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.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
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Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job