Software Directory (Motor Trader) Motor Trader takes a look at

Software Directory (Motor Trader)
Motor Trader takes a look at what some of the major UK automotive software companies in the UK have to offer. Autoview delivers operational capability across all areas of the dealership from showroom to banking.

U.S. stocks end higher; Dow jumps 106 pts (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Thursday as a raft of inflation-friendly data sparked a rally in technology shares and handed the Dow Jones Industrial Average its first triple-digit gain in more than a month.

Seven years for kidnap gang member (Belfast Telegraph)
A MAN who was part of a gang which robbed and threatened to shoot a man they claimed was a drug dealer was jailed for seven years yesterday after he agreed to spend a further two years on probation.

Auto rental firms shielded from liability (Kane County Chronicle)
WASHINGTON A New York court's $21 million award last month to a young Wall Street trader paralyzed in an accident involving a Budget Rent-a-Car vehicle may be one of the last of its kind.

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

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

MOVIES ON TELEVISION (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
About a Boy '02 Hugh Grant. A playboy bonds with a woman's 12-year-old son. PG-13 (A, L) (2) USA Wed. 3 p.m. About Sarah '98 Kellie Martin. Woman faces choice about mentally impaired mother. TVPG (2) LIFE Mon. 2 p.m.

Yow Honored as State s Top Small Business (Southern Pines Pilot)
Business North Carolina Magazine has recognized a Carthage company as the state s top small business of the year. At the age of 21, Richard Yow opened Rick s Auto Sales in Carthage about 18 years ago, sharing a building with a fish market. He had four used cars and $800 to his name.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-02 17:35 GMT: German shares close at 3.5-yr-high, encouraged by ECB rate hike UPDATE (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares closed at its highest point in 3.5 years, encouraged by yesterday's rate hike by the European Central Bank and as the euro lost some ground to the dollar, dealers said.

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,

Auto rental firms shielded from liability (Kane County Chronicle) WASHINGTON

Auto rental firms shielded from liability (Kane County Chronicle)
WASHINGTON A New York court's $21 million award last month to a young Wall Street trader paralyzed in an accident involving a Budget Rent-a-Car vehicle may be one of the last of its kind.

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

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-02 14:31 GMT: German shares up midafternoon amid positive US stock futures, window-dressing (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares remained higher in midafternoon trade as US stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street following in-line US payroll data, and amid window-dressing ahead of the end of the year, dealers said.

MOVIES ON TELEVISION (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
About a Boy '02 Hugh Grant. A playboy bonds with a woman's 12-year-old son. PG-13 (A, L) (2) USA Wed. 3 p.m. About Sarah '98 Kellie Martin. Woman faces choice about mentally impaired mother. TVPG (2) LIFE Mon. 2 p.m.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-02 14:31 GMT: German shares up midafternoon

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-02 14:31 GMT: German shares up midafternoon amid positive US stock futures, window-dressing (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares remained higher in midafternoon trade as US stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street following in-line US payroll data, and amid window-dressing ahead of the end of the year, dealers said.

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

U.S. stocks end higher; Dow in triple-digit gain (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks ended sharply higher Thursday as a raft of inflation-friendly data sparked a broad-based rally led by technology shares, and allowed the Dow Jones Industrial Average to post its first triple-digit gain in more than a month.

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

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

U.S. stocks end higher; Dow jumps 106 pts (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Thursday as a raft of inflation-friendly data sparked a rally in technology shares and handed the Dow Jones Industrial Average its first triple-digit gain in more than a month.

Software Directory (Motor Trader)
Motor Trader takes a look at what some of the major UK automotive software companies in the UK have to offer. Autoview delivers operational capability across all areas of the dealership from showroom to banking.

Auto rental firms shielded from liability (Kane County Chronicle)
WASHINGTON A New York court's $21 million award last month to a young Wall Street trader paralyzed in an accident involving a Budget Rent-a-Car vehicle may be one of the last of its kind.

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,

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

U.S. stock gains intensify on inflation-friendly data (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rallied to new heights in afternoon trade Thursday, helped by inflation-friendly data, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. traded lower amid some disappointment over its December sales outlook.

U.S. stocks end higher; Dow jumps 106 pts (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Thursday as a raft of inflation-friendly data sparked a rally in technology shares and handed the Dow Jones Industrial Average its first triple-digit gain in more than a month.

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

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

U.S. stocks extend rally on inflation-friendly data (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rallied in midday trading Thursday helped by inflation-friendly data, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. traded lower amid some disappointment over its December sales outlook.

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

U.S. stocks trade higher on inflation-friendly data (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks gained ground Thursday helped by inflation-friendly data, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. traded lower amid some disappointment over its December sales outlook.

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

America's Most Loved New VehiclesDiscover which new cars and trucks

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

U.S. stocks extend rally on inflation-friendly data (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rallied in midday trading Thursday helped by inflation-friendly data, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. traded lower amid some disappointment over its December sales outlook.

U.S. stocks open higher on inflation-friendly data (MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks gained ground in early trading Thursday helped by inflation-friendly data, with retailers in focus as investors waded through a raft of November same-store sales reports.

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

Business finance, city and markets news (Interactive Investor)
Business Finance and city news online from Interactive Investor (www.iii.co.uk). Plus financial and currency market news and information 24/7. Stock prices, share prices, currency markets news and business finance headlines. Also news from AFX and Reuters.

Dick McCorkhill (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Dick McCorkhill went to be with his Lord early Saturday morning, with his family by his side at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. He was born in San Francisco, to Mack and Alice (Venable) McCorkhill.

Classified looks beyond online for market growth (Media Week Online)
Car magazine publishers have benefited greatly from the internet, but are being more innovative. Kevin May reports.

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

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

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall, gold tops $500, oil down Tuesday, November 29, 2005 5:33:32 AM http://www.reuters.com (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Asia's stock rally skidded to a halt on Tuesday, and the Nikkei snapped an eight-session rise as investors booked profits following Wall Street's decline and soft economic data in Japan.

Gold rallies above $500, profits taken (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Gold rallies above $500, profits taken (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Gold spiked above $500 an ounce for the first time in 18 years on Tuesday but ended in New York trade just below the psychological threshold as investors quickly claimed their reward after weeks of fervent buying.

Dick McCorkhill (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Dick McCorkhill went to be with his Lord early Saturday morning, with his family by his side at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. He was born in San Francisco, to Mack and Alice (Venable) McCorkhill.

Business finance, city and markets news (Interactive Investor)
Business Finance and city news online from Interactive Investor (www.iii.co.uk). Plus financial and currency market news and information 24/7. Stock prices, share prices, currency markets news and business finance headlines. Also news from AFX and Reuters.

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

Dow Ends Down 41, Nasdaq Closes Down 24 (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks fell moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed holiday sales snapshot prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

Classified looks beyond online for market growth (Media Week Online)

Classified looks beyond online for market growth (Media Week Online)
Car magazine publishers have benefited greatly from the internet, but are being more innovative. Kevin May reports.

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

Stocks fall on doubts about holiday sales (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
U.S. stocks fell on Monday after data showed a bigger-than-expected drop in existing home sales and holiday buying at merchants like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. left investors underwhelmed, taking the wind out of a five-week rally.

Dow, Nasdaq Off in Late Afternoon Trading (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks declined moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed retail sales picture prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

Dow Ends Down 41, Nasdaq Closes Down 24 (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks fell moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed holiday sales snapshot prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

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

Platinum up, closes at 25-year high over $1,000/oz (Reuters via

Platinum up, closes at 25-year high over $1,000/oz (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Platinum futures rose on Monday, closing at over $1,000 an ounce for the first time since March 1980, the month the price for the metal, needed for removing pollutants from automobile exhaust, hit a record high.

Midday Business Report: Sprint, Stones, Super Bowl and the Blade (Kansas City Star)
Sprint is trying to get a hand-up on its competition with a fat tongue and a thin phone.

Dow Ends Down 41, Nasdaq Closes Down 24 (The San

Dow Ends Down 41, Nasdaq Closes Down 24 (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks fell moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed holiday sales snapshot prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

Dow, Nasdaq Off in Late Afternoon Trading (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks declined moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed retail sales picture prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall, gold tops $500, oil down Tuesday, November 29, 2005 5:33:32 AM http://www.reuters.com (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Asia's stock rally skidded to a halt on Tuesday, and the Nikkei snapped an eight-session rise as investors booked profits following Wall Street's decline and soft economic data in Japan.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks fall; gold tops $500, oil down Tuesday, November 29, 2005 1:45:05 AM http://www.reuters.com (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Asian share markets fell on Tuesday, with Tokyo's Nikkei ending its eight-session climb, as investor sentiment succumbed to a pullback on Wall Street and soft Japanese factory output and jobs data.

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

NABARD sanctions Rs 500 million to state (Kaumundi Online)
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 49.91 crore for various projects in the state.

COUNTING THEIR BLESSINGS (Kitco.com)
Life was going well for John and Terry Wheeler. John was kept busy working weekdays and weekends at The Ranch. Most of the builders had sold out of their projects. They were now anxious to have them built before mortgage rates rose even further.

Dow Ends Down 41, Nasdaq Closes Down 24 (The San Francisco Examiner)
NEW YORK - Stocks declined moderately Monday as news of job cuts at Merck & Co. and a mixed holiday sales snapshot prompted Wall Street to take a breather from its recent five-week rally.

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

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

Arcelor to bid for Dofasco in drive for auto steel

Arcelor to bid for Dofasco in drive for auto steel (TODAYonline)
Arcelor chief executive Guy Dolle announces the steel giant's annual results in February 2005. Arcelor said it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8-billion-dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.

Stocks fall on doubts about holiday sales (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
U.S. stocks fell on Monday after data showed a bigger-than-expected drop in existing home sales and holiday buying at merchants like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. left investors underwhelmed, taking the wind out of a five-week rally.

NABARD sanctions Rs 500 million to state (Kaumundi Online)
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 49.91 crore for various projects in the state.

Platinum up, closes at 25-year high over $1,000/oz (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Platinum futures rose on Monday, closing at over $1,000 an ounce for the first time since March 1980, the month the price for the metal, needed for removing pollutants from automobile exhaust, hit a record high.

Auto Trader head says Halbach murder is first trouble he's had (WAVY 10)
MILWAUKEE The president of a nationwide company based in Virginia calls it a "tragedy" that a photographer his company employed was killed on a photo shoot in her home state of Wisconsin.

Auto Trader head says Halbach murder is first trouble he's had (Gazette Extra Sports)
MILWAUKEE - The president of a nationwide company that employed a Wisconsin photographer when she was killed on a photo shoot says it's the first trouble of its kind the firm's employees have ever had.

Star Wars Galaxies ( Review ) (EuroGamer)
It should have been a blockbuster. The ingredients were all there. Take the publisher that bought you Everquest, give it the Star Wars licence to play with, and make an MMORPG set in the timeline between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.

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

COUNTING THEIR BLESSINGS (Kitco.com)
Life was going well for John and Terry Wheeler. John was kept busy working weekdays and weekends at The Ranch. Most of the builders had sold out of their projects. They were now anxious to have them built before mortgage rates rose even further.

America's Most Loved New VehiclesDiscover which new cars and trucks

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

Arcelor to bid for Dofasco in drive for auto steel (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European steel giant Arcelor said that it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8-billion-dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.

Dow climbs near 11,000 (Oakland Press)
Fueled by a spirited beginning to the holiday shopping season and a brighter, national economic picture, the Dow Jones industrial average flirted with 11,000 on Friday. The spike continued a monthlong rally on Wall Street in light, post-Thanksgiving trading.

Councillors declare war on newspaper boxes (Mississauga News)
Calling them unsightly, a potential safety hazard and a major generator of litter, City councillors have placed stricter conditions, plus a steep hike in permit fees, on publication distribution boxes in Mississauga.

ARCELOR TO BID FOR DOFASCO IN DRIVE FOR AUTO STEEL (The Tocqueville Connection)
PARIS, Nov 23 (AFP) - The European steel giant Arcelor said Wednesday it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8 billion dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.

Star Wars Galaxies ( Review ) (EuroGamer) It should have

Star Wars Galaxies ( Review ) (EuroGamer)
It should have been a blockbuster. The ingredients were all there. Take the publisher that bought you Everquest, give it the Star Wars licence to play with, and make an MMORPG set in the timeline between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.

Arcelor's Dofasco Bid Looks Expensive (New Ratings)
0933 GMT [Dow Jones] Arcelor (5786.FR) -1.4% at EUR20 after announcing it will make a $3.8B takeover bid for Dofasco (DFS.T) Wednesday. A trader says "deal looks really expensive," and Arcelor will be "buying exposure to Canada, i.e. the US auto market, which is falling."

The Coming Week - Tough Test (Fox 23)
A deluge of reports, including consumer confidence, employment and third-quarter economic growth, will either stoke or stop the market's recent rally in the coming week.

Arcelor to bid for Dofasco in drive for auto steel (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European steel giant Arcelor said that it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8-billion-dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.

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

Dow climbs near 11,000 (Oakland Press)
Fueled by a spirited beginning to the holiday shopping season and a brighter, national economic picture, the Dow Jones industrial average flirted with 11,000 on Friday. The spike continued a monthlong rally on Wall Street in light, post-Thanksgiving trading.

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

Auto Trader head says Halbach murder is first trouble he's

Auto Trader head says Halbach murder is first trouble he's had (WAVY 10)
MILWAUKEE The president of a nationwide company based in Virginia calls it a "tragedy" that a photographer his company employed was killed on a photo shoot in her home state of Wisconsin.

Arcelor to bid for Dofasco in drive for auto steel (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European steel giant Arcelor said that it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8-billion-dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.

BUSINESS DIGEST (San Jose Mercury News)
Local and StateNews Calpine shares tumbled again Wednesday as concerns about the San Jose power-plant owner's liquidity and ability to avoid bankruptcy deepened in the wake of a negative court ruling Tuesday.

ARCELOR TO BID FOR DOFASCO IN DRIVE FOR AUTO STEEL (The Tocqueville Connection)
PARIS, Nov 23 (AFP) - The European steel giant Arcelor said Wednesday it planned a hostile bid of 3.2 billion euros (3.8 billion dollars) for Canadian steelmaker Dofasco to develop its position in steel for the auto industry.