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Car loan crunch squeezes customers and dealers Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 2:47AMIf your credit is less than perfect, good luck getting a car loan in South Florida. Like mortgages and business loans, car loans and leases have shriveled up as the paralyzed credit market awaits the effects of a $700 billion bailout. Both customers and carmakers are being squeezed, with crippled giants GM and Chrysler discussing a merger.
Car loan crunch squeezes customers and dealers Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 2:47AMIf your credit is less than perfect, good luck getting a car loan in South Florida. Like mortgages and business loans, car loans and leases have shriveled up as the paralyzed credit market awaits the effects of a $700 billion bailout. Both customers and carmakers are being squeezed, with crippled giants GM and Chrysler discussing a merger.
Cops bust fraud Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 5:13AMWEST BRADFORD — Two insurance company owners and a car dealer were arrested by state police Friday for their alleged involvement in life insurance fraud...
Business news in brief Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 2:50AMIn the face of declining profits and worries that life insurers are going to have to raise capital to make up for investment losses, Lincoln National Corp.
After punishing week of stock market losses, U.S. will buy into struggling financial firms Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 12:15AMThe government will buy into a broad array of American banks for the first time since the Great Depression, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday night after a another day of international stock losses.
Wife, Husband Accused Of Insurance Fraud Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:46PMA Sacramento woman and her husband have been arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud, the state says.
Candidates make cases at forum Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:00PMSpeakers Thursday night in a variety of local political races predicted the national economic downturn that resulted in a $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan eventually would hit Cowley County, and that local and state governmental entities would be in a "belt-tightening" mode.
Alleged burglar leads police on car pursuit Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:55AMLAKE IN THE HILLS – A 23-year-old man and 16-year-old boy are in police custody after trying to steal more than $20,000 worth of cell phones from a Randall Road business, police said.
Taking Hard New Look at a Greenspan Legacy Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:22PMThe deregulation and use of derivatives long had a great supporter in the person of Alan Greenspan.
Blood Test May Find Breast Cancer Early Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 11:54AMA vial of blood may be able to tell doctors if they should check you closely for early-stage breast cancer.
In the driver’s seat Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 10:04AM For most people, the feel of skidding, hydroplaning and swerving to avoid an accident while driving a car are skills learned as the years of driving experience accumulate.
Texas bus crash leads to safety board review of foreign-made passenger buses Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:01AMWASHINGTON—The federal investigation of a fatal Texas bus crash zeroed in Tuesday on foreign-made passenger buses that operate in the U.S. but don’t meet minimum U.S. safety standards.
Web site for Used Car Complex in Dubai to be Redesigned Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 3:10PMDUBAI — The Properties Department at the Dubai Municipality is redesigning the web site of its Used Car Market at Warsan —www.usedcars.ae — adding a number of user-friendly features, officials said on Tuesday.
DM updates Used Car Market website Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 7:43AMThe Properties Department in Dubai Municipality is currently redesigning the website of its Used Car Market at Warsan, www.usedcars.ae by adding a number of new user-friendly features aimed at simplifying the process of buying and selling new and used cars available at more than 200 showrooms in the market.
Wells, Citigroup Call For Temporary Truce Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 6:16AMWachovia, Citigroup and Wells Fargo agree to a standstill of all formal litigation activity on Monday.
Nigeria: Oscar Supports Review of Third Party Motor Insurance Act Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:52AMThe one stop shop for motor vehicle insurance claims codenamed OSCAR has thrown its weight behind ongoing efforts by stakeholders to review the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act with a view to ensuring that all government vehicles are adequately insured in line with the practice in other parts of the world.
Top Local Stories Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:41AMHere are the top stories at this hour: stock markets are hurting globally after the Monday meltdown, the Presidential Election is only four weeks away, and municipal run-off are held today...
Bailout bill comes with additions, earmarks Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:59AMThe Missouri House delegation voted 5-4 for the new version of the bill.
It’s America that’s bankrupt Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 12:27AMThe toxic mortgage-debt paper is only a cover.
Technology lets parents put brakes on teen drivers Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 12:19AMDEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford Motor Co. calls its new safety technology for teenage drivers "MyKey."
Insurance Industry Files Appeal to Michigan High Court on Credit Ruling Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 9:52AMInsurance industry parties today filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court in response to an August ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals that would prohibit the use of credit-based insurance scori
Bus system launch set back Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 9:22AMThe wheels of a new urban public bus service are not going round and round — at least for now.
Jackson(SM) Enhances Variable Annuity Offering with LifeGuard Freedom DB(SM) Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 8:48AM LANSING, Mich.----Jackson National Life Insurance Company® today announced the launch of LifeGuard Freedom DB, a new guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit that features an enhanced, innovative death benefit option.
Alive at 25 program kicks off for students at Bluffton High School Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 6:55AMIt wasn’t a scene from the ‘80s classic, “The Breakfast Club,” but 90 Bluffton High School students did spend a good part of their Saturday seated at desks. The class, the Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Program, is worth it. All BHS students who want to drive to school have to take the $35 course.
ALL IN THE FAMILY Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:56AMClaire Elaine Fish, foreground center, president of the family-owned John Fish Jewelers, with just some of her large family in 2005 at the Sterling Club. The family has been in control of the jewelry store since it opened in 1955.
Tips for avoiding fraud when buying a used car Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 2:08AMWithin six months, used car shoppers will be able to tap into a national database of cars reported stolen or damaged by crashes, fires and hurricanes —information that could help consumers guard against fraud.
Red means STOP! Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 11:28PMIf motorists fail to stop at red lights in Bozeman, a surveillance camera just might shoot.
Uninsured Texas drivers more likely to get caught Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 8:02AMAUSTIN—A pilot project that found more than 25 percent of Austin area motorists driving without insurance has been expanded statewide to crack down on millions of drivers who flout the state’s mandatory insurance law.
Texas Rolls Out Insured Driver Database Statewide Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 10:16AMTexasSure, the vehicle insurance verification database designed to reduce the number of uninsured motorists in Texas, is now available to law enforcement statewide, the
Lessons Learned: If you had the right hammer ... Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 9:24AM“The older I get, the better I used to be.” — John McEnroe “Don’t you have a big enough hammer?” The question came from outside the small room, where I was struggling to replace an old, battered exterior door with a pre-hung steel door.
Bailout marks last push for mental health bill Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 4:59PMAmericans struggling with mental illness, depression or addiction often face an added burden: limited insurance coverage compared with people suffering physical ills.
Lawmakers make a final push for mental health bill Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 4:53PMTalk about going out with a win. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has spent years fighting for legislation that would require insurance plans to treat mental health patients on par with those who have physical ailments. No more higher copays or deductibles for the mental health treatments. No more limits on visits to the doctor that differ from the caps for other patients. Domenici, after six terms, ...
Highway patrol trying to instill a three-second habit Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:09AMIn an effort to raise awareness about the importance of wearing seatbelts, Sgt. Brent Bernhardt of the Missouri State Highway Patrol brought a rollover simulator to Mark Twain Elementary School Wednesday.
Safe, Stunning and Smart - The New 2010 Volvo XC60 Redefines the Small Premium Crossover Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 2:05PMIRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - This fall, Volvo will give customers a sneak peek at its safest car ever made -- the Volvo XC60 with standard City Safety.
Markets down as U.S. Senate to vote on bailout plan Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:46PM View larger image
New decree aims to rev up compulsory motor insurance Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 7:42AMVietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Director of the Finance Ministry’s Insurance Department, Pham Dinh Trong, spoke to Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) about the new decree regulating compulsory insurance for motor vehicles.
Virginia delegation split on bailout Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 3:36AMFive Virginia House Republicans and one Democrat voted against the $700 billion financial bailout. Three Virginia Republicans and two Democrats voted for the measure, which would have authorized the federal government to buy a host of bad, mortgage-backed assets from Wall Street firms.
Va. delegation split on financial bailout Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 2:07AMFive Virginia House Republicans and one Democrat voted against the $700 billion financial bailout. Find out how they voted.
Tampinco who? Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 5:11PMThanks to its contract with the LTO, this company called Stradcom is making a big killing — at the expense of the public, of course.
PennDOT tries to save cash Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 12:58AMDrivers might have noticed that Maple Grove Road in Paradise Township has been closed for a few weeks so crews could install a box culvert over a stream.
After 16 Years of Promises, Better Background Checks for Used Cars Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 12:27AMConsumers may finally get a comprehensive database of used vehicles that were stolen, or were so badly damaged, that they were declared total losses.
Charity to give away two cars for holidays Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 12:11AMTwo deserving families in need of transportation in Fort Myers have the opportunity to win one of two cars through the Wheels of Hope charity program.
Nineteen research houses say Bursa shares unattractive Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 6:24PMPETALING JAYA: The Bursa Malaysia stock has turned unattractive based on reports by 19 research houses (local and foreign), which mostly have a “sell” or “neutral” call on the counter, while a few had “in line” or “hold” recommendations.
Tiny Cameras Lurking For Stolen Vehicles, Plates Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 3:32PMIndianapolis police will soon have a new weapon in their arsenal to battle vehicle thefts.
Former Pastor Gets Years In Prison For Stealing Church’s Money Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 9:49PMA former pastor has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for stealing his church’s hurricane relief funds. Noah Thomas of Marrero pleaded guilty to a federal charge in April.
Fiat Believes All Fleets Should Use Whole Life Costs As a Basis For Running Company Vehicles Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 9:04AMSLOUGH – September 24, 2008: As fleets of all sizes feel the pinch with increasing fuel, VED, insurance and finance costs, and even more emphasis placed on emissions, Fiat believes that now is the time for ALL fleet users to choose cars for their choice list based on a whole life cost basis.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Shoppers Cite Dealer-Related Issues Among Top Reasons for Rejecting a New Vehicle Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 9:00AM A majority of vehicles are rejected only after a new-vehicle shopper has visited a dealership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Escaped Shopper Study released today.
Interview with author Nick Arvin Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 8:13AMRocky books editor Patti Thorn chats with Nick Arvin, author of the acclaimed World War II novel Articles of War, about his contribution to A Dozen on Denver and his writing life.
Do not panic Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 7:25AM Local financial experts urge patience, long-term vision This is the first story in a series providing local views on the nation’s financial crisis.