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Nissan Motor to Sell $500 Million in Auto Loan Bonds (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. ’s finance unit plans to raise $500 million in the first sale of auto-loan bonds in the U.S. since the Federal Reserve agreed to support the market.
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Auto Sales Likely Fell on Economy, Bankruptcy Concern (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. auto sales probably fell in November when buyers shunned showrooms as the economy weakened and pleas for federal aid by General Motors Corp.
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Ford Exploring Sale Of Volvo Amid Auto Industry’s Woes (Nasdaq)
Ford Motor Co. (F) said it may sell its Volvo unit, as it reevaluates its options for the Swedish auto maker. Ford's turnaround hopes are built on shrinking in size to focus its resources on its namesake brand.
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Rockstar Using SecuROM for PC Grand Theft Auto IV (PC World via Yahoo! News)
Thou shalt not offend law-abiding computer gamers with frivolous strictures, I think that's a commandment somewhere. Whether CD/DVD copy protection tool SecuROM counts as frivolous, feckless, or downright frightening is debatable, but at least Rockstar's being up front about its inclusion in the Windows version of Grand Theft Auto IV, which ships tomorrow. According to Rockstar by way of IGN:
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Ford says it might sell Volvo
Ford Motor is exploring the possible sale of Volvo Cars, the company said Monday.
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Auto-Supplier Credit Risk at Record as GM, Ford Seek Bailouts (Bloomberg)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting bonds sold by auto suppliers from default rose to records as General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner prepares to lead a delegation of carmakers to Washington seeking a bailout.
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Auto Worker chief pleads for government aid (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Washington » The head of the United Auto Workers made a public plea Sunday for government help for U.S. carmakers as the Big Three put the final touches on stabilization plans to submit to Congress.
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Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets combine comfort and safety. (ThomasNet)
Optimized for ventilation, ergonomic Vista® helmets allow both fore and aft adjustments for individualized fit. Solar-powered auto-darkening eliminates operator error and alkaline corrosion, while 4 independent arc sensors ensure reliability. Helmets also offer Grind and TIG modes as well as variable delay settings. Styles include Red Rod(TM), with hot rod flame graphics over candy-apple red ...
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