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2008/10/31

Autos Update

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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Autos

October 31, 2008 -- 10:00 a.m. EDT

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This luxury vehicle is priced in the middle of the crossover market. While not particularly distinctive, the MKX has some cool options, good cargo space and a reasonably efficient engine.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121865575751037879.html?mod=djemAutos

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A coalition of governors sent a letter to Paulson and Bernanke requesting immediate action to address an escalating liquidity crisis in the auto industry. (Letter) - Econ: If GM-Chrysler, How Many Jobs Cut? - Video: Weighing an Auto Industry Bailout

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122538868957384837.html?mod=djemAutos

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Rising gas prices have dramatically increased Americans' interest in tailoring their driving styles to save fuel. Now auto makers are rushing to help out.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523962284178307.html?mod=djemAutos

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Earnings from auto dealership chains show that many Detroit auto franchises have become practically worthless.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523519375577901.html?mod=djemAutos

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Hedge funds world-wide face billions of dollars in losses after bad bets on Volkswagen's shares, which soared 82%.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122521969404976819.html?mod=djemAutos

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Several rental-car agencies have recently started raising prices to reflect increasing operating costs.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122524129486178487.html?mod=djemAutos

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Autos Video Center

Tips on Donating Your Car
About 900,000 people donated their cars in 2004, but that number dropped to about 300,000 by 2005. As tax columnist Tom Herman explains, a new law changed the amount you can deduct for your donation. (Sept. 9)

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid604875369/bclid604573386/bctid1784574523?src=rss

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Autos Tools

Configurator: Build your new car
http://autos.wsj.com/autos/Configurator

Comparator: Compare new cars side by side
http://autos.wsj.com/autos/comparator

Kelly Blue Book Used Car Values
http://autos.wsj.com/autos/research/values/kbb/used.php

Auto Loan Rates
http://origin.bankrate.com/wsj/rate/brm_autosearch.asp


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