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    2005 Frankfurt Motor ShowMSN Autos brings you highlights from one


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

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    CAR BUYERS BEWARE (Orlando Sentinel)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina -- or those soon to be ravaged by Hurricane Rita.

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Own-prices on cars dwindle due to high markup rates (Daily


    Own-prices on cars dwindle due to high markup rates (Daily Times)
    LAHORE: Your dream of having a new car without paying heavy own-price (black market on cars factory prices) may now come true, as the own-prices on local cars have registered a drastic slump in the city s auto market due to higher mark-up rates on the one hand and the rising imports of reconditioned cars on the other.

    GM Canada still rejects contract pattern-union (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Contract talks between General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union remain stalled because GM still rejects the pattern set down in recent deals with other automakers, the union said on Friday.

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com) DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years


    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Own-prices on cars dwindle due to high markup rates (Daily


    Own-prices on cars dwindle due to high markup rates (Daily Times)
    LAHORE: Your dream of having a new car without paying heavy own-price (black market on cars factory prices) may now come true, as the own-prices on local cars have registered a drastic slump in the city s auto market due to higher mark-up rates on the one hand and the rising imports of reconditioned cars on the other.

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    GM Canada still rejects contract pattern-union (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Contract talks between General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union remain stalled because GM still rejects the pattern set down in recent deals with other automakers, the union said on Friday.

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

    Delphi rises on remaining liquidity (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Delphi Corp. bonds gained on Wednesday after the struggling auto parts supplier said it still has some liquidity and filing for bankruptcy is not a preferred option, while spreads in the broader market were flat in thin trading.

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    CAR BUYERS BEWARE (Orlando Sentinel)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina -- or those soon to be ravaged by Hurricane Rita.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Delphi rises on remaining liquidity (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Delphi


    Delphi rises on remaining liquidity (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Delphi Corp. bonds gained on Wednesday after the struggling auto parts supplier said it still has some liquidity and filing for bankruptcy is not a preferred option, while spreads in the broader market were flat in thin trading.

    CAR BUYERS BEWARE (Orlando Sentinel)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina -- or those soon to be ravaged by Hurricane Rita.

    Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
    Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to


    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    GM Canada still rejects contract pattern-union (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Contract talks between General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union remain stalled because GM still rejects the pattern set down in recent deals with other automakers, the union said on Friday.

    Own-prices on cars dwindle due to high markup rates (Daily Times)
    LAHORE: Your dream of having a new car without paying heavy own-price (black market on cars factory prices) may now come true, as the own-prices on local cars have registered a drastic slump in the city s auto market due to higher mark-up rates on the one hand and the rising imports of reconditioned cars on the other.

    Be aware of flood cars (WHEC-TV-10)
    It's estimated that as many as a half-million vehicles damaged by Hurricane Katrina will be totaled by their insurance companies, and auctioned off for parts. Their called swimmers in the industry and some may find their way here illegally to be sold as used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Friday, September 23, 2005

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to


    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

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

    GM Canada still rejects contract pattern-union (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Contract talks between General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union remain stalled because GM still rejects the pattern set down in recent deals with other automakers, the union said on Friday.

    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

    CAR BUYERS BEWARE (Orlando Sentinel)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina -- or those soon to be ravaged by Hurricane Rita.

    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

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Delphi rises on remaining liquidity (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Delphi Corp. bonds gained on Wednesday after the struggling auto parts supplier said it still has some liquidity and filing for bankruptcy is not a preferred option, while spreads in the broader market were flat in thin trading.

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

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten The most popular vehicles on


    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Be aware of flood cars (WHEC-TV-10)
    It's estimated that as many as a half-million vehicles damaged by Hurricane Katrina will be totaled by their insurance companies, and auctioned off for parts. Their called swimmers in the industry and some may find their way here illegally to be sold as used cars.

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    Delphi rises on remaining liquidity (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    Delphi Corp. bonds gained on Wednesday after the struggling auto parts supplier said it still has some liquidity and filing for bankruptcy is not a preferred option, while spreads in the broader market were flat in thin trading.

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

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    CAR BUYERS BEWARE (Orlando Sentinel)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina -- or those soon to be ravaged by Hurricane Rita.

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    Funeral Home Opens In Verona Strip Mall (WISC Channel3000.com via Yahoo! News)
    Nestled up to a pub, an auto parts store and a cake shop is a brand new funeral home in a Verona strip mall.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    2005 Monterey HistoricsA weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars


    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    In Galveston, Some Await Storm With Faith and Hope - New York Times (New York Times)
    GALVESTON, Tex., Sept. 22 - Downtown avenues lined with magnificent Victorian buildings in this city were empty on Thursday. Entire neighborhoods of windblown bungalows were boarded up. But the Hard Times and Misery Saloon, at the corner of 43rd and S Streets, was full.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Investment Executive (Investment Executive) Surging auto sales spurred on by


    Investment Executive (Investment Executive)
    Surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July, Statistics Canada reported today.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Up Next (CBS News) Mike Wallace catches up with Ricky


    Up Next (CBS News)
    Mike Wallace catches up with Ricky Williams, the football star who is sitting out a four-game suspension for failing NFL drug tests. See the report this Sunday on 60 Minutes .

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten The most popular vehicles on


    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Be aware of flood cars (WHEC-TV-10)
    It's estimated that as many as a half-million vehicles damaged by Hurricane Katrina will be totaled by their insurance companies, and auctioned off for parts. Their called swimmers in the industry and some may find their way here illegally to be sold as used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Thursday, September 22, 2005

    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com) DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years


    Dallas: Eric Medlen preview (Motorsport.com)
    DALLAS, Texas -- Ten years ago, if Eric Medlen had come to Texas, he probably would have been riding one horse instead of the 7,000 that power the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang he'll try to coax to victory in this week's 20th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    Investment Executive (Investment Executive)
    Surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July, Statistics Canada reported today.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (CBS Market Watch)
    CarMax Inc. gained 5.1% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars. The Thomson First Call analysts' average estimate was for earnings of 37 cents a share. Sales shot up 23% to $1.63 billion from $1.32 billion; the First call estimate was

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Examine Used Cars for Flood Damage (Washington Post)
    When the floodwaters finally recede on the Gulf Coast, no doubt there will be thousands of water-damaged cars that will flood the used-car market.

    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

    Be aware of flood cars (WHEC-TV-10)
    It's estimated that as many as a half-million vehicles damaged by Hurricane Katrina will be totaled by their insurance companies, and auctioned off for parts. Their called swimmers in the industry and some may find their way here illegally to be sold as used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)


    High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
    Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Investment Executive (Investment Executive)
    Surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July, Statistics Canada reported today.

    Certified Pre-Owned Cars
    Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
    CarMax Inc. (KMX) gained 4.5% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com) CarMax Inc.


    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
    CarMax Inc. (KMX) gained 4.5% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal


    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
    Ann Job

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (The Auto Channel)
    DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24482) has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

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

    (AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-21 20:10 GMT: Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks - UPDATE 3 (Interactive Investor)
    Advancers CarMax Inc. gained 4% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (CBS Market Watch)
    CarMax Inc. gained 5.1% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars. The Thomson First Call analysts' average estimate was for earnings of 37 cents a share. Sales shot up 23% to $1.63 billion from $1.32 billion; the First call estimate was

    Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)
    Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices pushed the import bill up 21 percent to a record.

    Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update5) (Bloomberg.com)
    Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    2005 Monterey HistoricsA weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars


    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    (AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-21 20:10 GMT: Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks - UPDATE 3 (Interactive Investor)
    Advancers CarMax Inc. gained 4% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update5) (Bloomberg.com)
    Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

    Investment Executive (Investment Executive)
    Surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July, Statistics Canada reported today.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (CBS Market Watch)
    CarMax Inc. gained 5.1% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars. The Thomson First Call analysts' average estimate was for earnings of 37 cents a share. Sales shot up 23% to $1.63 billion from $1.32 billion; the First call estimate was

    Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)
    Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices pushed the import bill up 21 percent to a record.

    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
    CarMax Inc. (KMX) gained 4.5% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Investment Executive (Investment Executive) Surging auto sales spurred on by


    Investment Executive (Investment Executive)
    Surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July, Statistics Canada reported today.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Wednesday, September 21, 2005

    Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million


    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    BoI firms up expanded car exports incentives (Manila Bulletin)
    The Board of Investments (BoI) is firming up the expanded coverage of the incentive package of the Automotive Exports Program (AEP) to include exports of completely builtup (CBU) buses, trucks and motorcycles, completely knocked down (CKD) kits, as well as exports of automotive parts and components.

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Research and Markets has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
    CarMax Inc. (KMX) gained 4.5% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (The Auto Channel)
    DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24482) has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (CBS Market Watch)
    CarMax Inc. gained 5.1% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars. The Thomson First Call analysts' average estimate was for earnings of 37 cents a share. Sales shot up 23% to $1.63 billion from $1.32 billion; the First call estimate was

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo!


    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    BoI firms up expanded car exports incentives (Manila Bulletin)
    The Board of Investments (BoI) is firming up the expanded coverage of the incentive package of the Automotive Exports Program (AEP) to include exports of completely builtup (CBU) buses, trucks and motorcycles, completely knocked down (CKD) kits, as well as exports of automotive parts and components.

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Research and Markets has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (CBS Market Watch)
    CarMax Inc. gained 5.1% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars. The Thomson First Call analysts' average estimate was for earnings of 37 cents a share. Sales shot up 23% to $1.63 billion from $1.32 billion; the First call estimate was

    MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
    The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
    compiled by MSN Autos

    Employee discounts drive auto sales higher By Ottawa Business Journal Staff (Ottawa Business Journal)
    Drivers flocking to auto showrooms helped push July retail sales to a new high. Statistics Canada says July retail sales were up 1.5 per cent to $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, July's growth rate was a more moderate 0.7 per cent.

    Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
    CarMax Inc. (KMX) gained 4.5% Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings of $41.4 million, or 39 cents per share, up 39% from $29.9 million, or 28 cents per share, a year before, citing higher sales of both new and used cars.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business


    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Research and Markets has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

    Strong auto sales, food, furniture sales drove retail sales to record in July (Canada.com)
    OTTAWA (CP) - Statistics Canada says surging auto sales spurred on by employee-pricing programs helped drive retail sales and services to a record $31.3 billion in July.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)


    China's Automotive Market Guide 2005 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Research and Markets has announced the addition of China's Auto Market Guide 2005 - Complete Guide to China's Automotive Industry to their offering.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Huge Ford Recall
    Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Automotive Plastics (RedNova)
    Designers and Engineers Seek Materials To Reduce Weight for Improved Mileage Consumer demand for improved fuel efficiency continues driving vehicle lightweighting efforts.

    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI)
    Buying a good used car can be a daunting task, but imagine purchasing a vehicle with hidden flood damage. It could be a problem coming near you. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed many cars beyond repair.

    BoI firms up expanded car exports incentives (Manila Bulletin)
    The Board of Investments (BoI) is firming up the expanded coverage of the incentive package of the Automotive Exports Program (AEP) to include exports of completely builtup (CBU) buses, trucks and motorcycles, completely knocked down (CKD) kits, as well as exports of automotive parts and components.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI) Buying a good


    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI)
    Buying a good used car can be a daunting task, but imagine purchasing a vehicle with hidden flood damage. It could be a problem coming near you. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed many cars beyond repair.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    Check Gas Prices
    Every night MSN Autos analyzes prices from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation to show you gas prices in your neighborhood.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
    The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
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    Farewell to Oil? A Conversation on the Future of Energy - Council on Foreign Relations (Foreign Relations)
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    2005 Monterey Historics
    A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
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    BoI firms up expanded car exports incentives (Manila Bulletin)
    The Board of Investments (BoI) is firming up the expanded coverage of the incentive package of the Automotive Exports Program (AEP) to include exports of completely builtup (CBU) buses, trucks and motorcycles, completely knocked down (CKD) kits, as well as exports of automotive parts and components.

    Monterey Auctions 2005
    More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
    Editors of MSN Autos

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI) Buying a good


    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI)
    Buying a good used car can be a daunting task, but imagine purchasing a vehicle with hidden flood damage. It could be a problem coming near you. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed many cars beyond repair.

    Chicago Tribune news : Shopping (Chicago Tribune)
    With more than 700 stores selling its forgivingly cut clothing, fast-growing Chico's FAS Inc. has become the standard-bearer among specialty apparel chains for women shoppers 35 and older.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Tuesday, September 20, 2005

    Preview: 2006 Pontiac SolsticePontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that


    Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
    Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
    Mike Meredith

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette


    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    Buyer beware of cars damaged by flooding (The Buffalo News)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Talk About Travel (Washington Post)
    Washington Post Travel editors and writers take your questions and comments every Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Talk About Travel (Washington Post) Washington Post Travel editors and


    Talk About Travel (Washington Post)
    Washington Post Travel editors and writers take your questions and comments every Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

    Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press) A New


    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso Times)
    Motorcycle thefts continue to surge in El Paso this year, already surpassing last year's total and partly blamed for the first rise in auto theft numbers in years, investigators said.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo!


    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso Times)
    Motorcycle thefts continue to surge in El Paso this year, already surpassing last year's total and partly blamed for the first rise in auto theft numbers in years, investigators said.

    Protecting Yourself from Hurricane Flooded Cars (WHOI)
    Buying a good used car can be a daunting task, but imagine purchasing a vehicle with hidden flood damage. It could be a problem coming near you. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed many cars beyond repair.

    Buyer beware of cars damaged by flooding (The Buffalo News)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso


    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso Times)
    Motorcycle thefts continue to surge in El Paso this year, already surpassing last year's total and partly blamed for the first rise in auto theft numbers in years, investigators said.

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    Assemblers step up fight vs used auto importations (Manila Bulletin)
    Allowing the entry of imported used motor vehicles into the country will upset existing automotive investors as well as discourage the entry of additional investments into the country, local automotive assemblers and industry stakeholders yesterday warned.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Monday, September 19, 2005

    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso


    Thieves target motorcycles Daniel Borunda El Paso Times (El Paso Times)
    Motorcycle thefts continue to surge in El Paso this year, already surpassing last year's total and partly blamed for the first rise in auto theft numbers in years, investigators said.

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    Assemblers step up fight vs used auto importations (Manila Bulletin)
    Allowing the entry of imported used motor vehicles into the country will upset existing automotive investors as well as discourage the entry of additional investments into the country, local automotive assemblers and industry stakeholders yesterday warned.

    Union close to deal with DaimlerChrysler Canada (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    The Canadian Auto Workers union said on Monday that contract talks with DaimlerChrysler Canada have taken a turn for the better and the chances of a strike have been reduced substantially.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Buyer beware of cars damaged by flooding (The Buffalo News)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:10 PM  

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business


    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne


    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
    WASHINGTON The recent explosion of cash-back coupons and rebates on the sale of cars and trucks has done great things for automobile manufacturers, for consumers, and largely unnoticed for many state tax collectors.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Assemblers step up fight vs used auto importations (Manila Bulletin)
    Allowing the entry of imported used motor vehicles into the country will upset existing automotive investors as well as discourage the entry of additional investments into the country, local automotive assemblers and industry stakeholders yesterday warned.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Buyer beware of cars damaged by flooding (The Buffalo News)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    Asbestos fund would quickly go broke: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
    A $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the U.S. Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years, according to a study released on Monday.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press) A New


    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    Buyer beware of cars damaged by flooding (The Buffalo News)
    In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of New Orleans, Biloxi or other Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 PM  

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette


    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    More massive auto recalls likely (The State)
    CONSUMER WATCHCHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced last week.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 AM  

    thedesertsun.com | Buyer beware of used cars from Gulf area


    thedesertsun.com | Buyer beware of used cars from Gulf area (Desert Sun)
    Vehicles on a car dealership lot sit surrounded by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 10 in New Orleans. Experts are warning prospective car buyers to watch closely in the coming months for telltale signs of flood-damaged cars and trucks hitting the used car market.

    Assemblers step up fight vs used auto importations (Manila Bulletin)
    Allowing the entry of imported used motor vehicles into the country will upset existing automotive investors as well as discourage the entry of additional investments into the country, local automotive assemblers and industry stakeholders yesterday warned.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    More massive auto recalls likely (The State)
    CONSUMER WATCHCHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced last week.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    Buyers warned of Katrina cars (Milford Daily News)
    M etroWest used-auto dealers and a national industry group say car buyers should beware of flood-damaged vehicles making their way into the market in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    Sharing components raises odds of huge auto recalls (Corvallis Gazette Times)
    CHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced Wednesday.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 AM  

    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne


    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
    WASHINGTON The recent explosion of cash-back coupons and rebates on the sale of cars and trucks has done great things for automobile manufacturers, for consumers, and largely unnoticed for many state tax collectors.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 2:00 AM  

    Sunday, September 18, 2005

    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne


    Auto rebates, cash-back coupons don t stop tax bite (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
    WASHINGTON The recent explosion of cash-back coupons and rebates on the sale of cars and trucks has done great things for automobile manufacturers, for consumers, and largely unnoticed for many state tax collectors.

    Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Autopart International, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
    Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction that closed today.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    Buying used? Beware car from flood (Cincinnati Enquirer)
    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In the market for a good used car? Watch out for vehicles that sat submerged for days in Gulf Coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

    More massive auto recalls likely (The State)
    CONSUMER WATCHCHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced last week.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 10:00 PM  

    thedesertsun.com | Buyer beware of used cars from Gulf area


    thedesertsun.com | Buyer beware of used cars from Gulf area (Desert Sun)
    Vehicles on a car dealership lot sit surrounded by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 10 in New Orleans. Experts are warning prospective car buyers to watch closely in the coming months for telltale signs of flood-damaged cars and trucks hitting the used car market.

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL SARFRAZISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board (Business Recorder)
    ISLAMABAD (September 15 2005): The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has made mandatory the installation of 'vehicle identification number' (VIN) chip in the newly manufactured cars to ensure proper GST collection.

    Buyers warned of Katrina cars (Milford Daily News)
    M etroWest used-auto dealers and a national industry group say car buyers should beware of flood-damaged vehicles making their way into the market in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

    Financier plans auto parts giant (Detroit Free Press)
    A New York investment mogul has launched a bold plan to create the world's largest auto supply company -- and make him one of the most influential figures in the industry. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., a financier famous for taking over companies in distressed industries, turning them around and then selling them, has begun buying stakes in several auto suppliers, he told the Free Press on Thursday.

    More massive auto recalls likely (The State)
    CONSUMER WATCHCHICAGO As auto manufacturers share parts and designs across more vehicles, they run greater risks of having safety recalls that cover millions of vehicles, such as the one Ford Motor Co. announced last week.

    posted by Charlie Cory at 6:00 PM  

    GST collection: 'VIN chip' made mandatory for new cars SOHAIL