How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?After decades of market

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

More Nation/world business (Detroit Free Press)
Delphi Corp. said Wednesday in a regulatory filing that a shareholder request to form an equity committee in its bankruptcy case is premature and that it's "highly unlikely" holders of common shares would receive anything in the reorganization.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web)
Insurance shopping service gives tips to save time and money. [PRWEB Dec 22, 2005]

Impala and F-150 receive dubious honor of Fleet Vehicles of the Year (Autoblog)
We re not sure this award is necessarily one you want front and center on your resume, but nevertheless the 2006 Chevy Impala and 2006 Ford F-150 have been named the 2006 Fleet Car and Truck of the Year in a competition sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines. Fleet sales are comprised of not only rentals, but bulk purchases by businesses and governments, as well.

Agency gives free rentals to military (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. LANCASTER - A few days ago, the owner, former owner and manager of Dollar Rent a Car and Dollar Car Sales were kicking around a way to help soldiers during the Christmas season.

BANKRUPTCY: Delphi opposes equity committee (Detroit Free Press)
Delphi Corp. said Wednesday in a regulatory filing that a shareholder request to form an equity committee in its bankruptcy case is premature and that it's "highly unlikely" holders of common shares would receive anything in the reorganization. The Troy-based auto-parts maker said it believes its shares are worthless. According to the filing, the request for a committee came from Appaloosa

State of California Awards Rental Car Contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Saving Taxpayers Millions (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.----Dec. 22, 2005--Saving California state government up to $9 million over a three-year period, the California Department of General Services announced today it is awarding a contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car as the State's primary vendor to provide rental vehicles to state employees on official business.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
DENVER (PRWEB) December 22, 2005 -- The rental car industry, which raked in over $17 billion in 2004, is likely to see a spike in auto rentals over the holidays as travelers scurry to reach their destinations. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that more than 30 million Americans will travel over the holiday season.

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

Sona group plans car rentals foray (Rediff.com)
Forays into car rentals, leasing and fleet management.