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Certain coverages and products and service are not available in all states. ©2008 Zurich American Insurance Company. http://www.earlstewartoncars.com/ http://www.seaviewam960.com/EarlStewart.asp http://www.seaviewam960.com/EarlStewart.asp Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Automotive News - October 13, 2008Automotive News - October 13, 2008Nardelli warns of industry collapseToyota's October surpriseThe grim repo: Record defaults expected in '08Conference panel explores future powertrainsGM won't reopen Heard's Scottsdale, Ariz., storeCapital One stops some auto inventory financingVW revives sign-then-drive lease incentive programBooth, a Ford star in Europe, lands CFO hot seat in U.S.Detroit dilemma: Big prices for small cars2 views: How the candidates' tax plans affect dealersChrysler looks at partners for mid-sized carsDo-gooder or pariah?GM gets tough with minority suppliersMitsubishi reviews models at Ill. plant after UAW dealBush team tests higher ethanol blendsF-series sales: Steep descent to below 500,000?GM, Chrysler execs to speak at congress product forumGM starts Camaro price at $22,995 Mary ConnellyMazda: Dealers will get floorplansFall of GM star supplier opens the door to rivalsWe need credit, that's for sureSavvy dealers find ways to weather the storm The bright sideHey, buddy, can you spare a dime?Restore deduction on car loan interestProduct loyalty begins at homeGM dealers need a 15% discountWe can't wait for new powertrains to evolveVolts should come with generatorsGood employees don't need a unionTwingo was not Asensio's workDetroit must learn to embrace diesel370Z: Nissan's Porsche fighter?New OnStar service hits brakes on high-speed chasesNissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boostCruze may get hatch, wagon, other variantsNew entries delay Volvo redesignsA new Mercury from Europe?GM plans more Europe enginesHenderson carries ball for GMFritz Henderson: No GM minicarFord dealer develops fueling structure for ethanolDealer, lawyer, engineer — Hoffman is 'a policy wonk'At Fields Infiniti, there really is a free lunchDealer generates Web leads — and a new businessCar-collecting proves lucrative hobby for dealerHow does Greg Kach keep staff? He hires their familiesOhio dealer helps train technicians to fix green carsWho is Lena?Lena puts 'just looking' shoppers at easeCanada sales up 1.7% in Sept.2 Nissan features designed to reduce risk of collision2010 Infiniti EX will get more rear legroom, new sales pitchFarley: Small cars are big opportunity for FordMeyer: Even in crunch, opportunity aboundsMazda ad chief: New tune for 'zoom-zoom'Coming: More efficient RidgelineOddly, Honda embraces V-10Molten metal supplies hot HondasHonda's Ohio engine plant expands to serve IndianaLooking good is F&I opportunityToyota Financial tests loyalty-discount planGM recalls 960,000 vehicles for washer, wiper defects3rd shift brings lower-cost workers to GM Orion plantPulling together for the teamEarl Stewart's fee fight: 2 viewsObituariesAutoliv lightens airbagCitation restructuresGKN supplies driveline parts for Lancer EvoToyota's Lentz pushes for Prius sub-brandDealersClass of '08 features designer, racer and editorHonda launches Ind. plantUAW: Detroit 3 mum on fundsReport: More iPod docksToyota expands tech centerChrysler gearbox plan hit by credit crunchDealerships show lower profitsVW's Mexico output may fall shortManheim: Used-car sales downTRW lowers expectationsNADA's Sykora: Bailout must be activated quicklyN.A. output falls 9.4%Nissan buzzes about safety systemReviews are in: Sebring is world-crassI-65's ramps to the future: E85, B20Small cars from Europe? Don't belittle the ideaIs Ford's MyKey really for My Kid?Who'd say 'good buy' to Chrysler?Nightmare on Wall St.Automotive News - October 13, 2008Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - (Page Bellyband )Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - (Page Bellyband )Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - The grim repo: Record defaults expected in '08 (Page 1)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - The grim repo: Record defaults expected in '08 (Page 2)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Detroit dilemma: Big prices for small cars (Page 3)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Do-gooder or pariah? (Page 4)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Do-gooder or pariah? (Page 5)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM, Chrysler execs to speak at congress product forum (Page 6)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM, Chrysler execs to speak at congress product forum (Page 7)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fall of GM star supplier opens the door to rivals (Page 8)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fall of GM star supplier opens the door to rivals (Page 9)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - We need credit, that's for sure (Page 10)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - We need credit, that's for sure (Page 11)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM dealers need a 15% discount (Page 12)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM dealers need a 15% discount (Page 13)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Detroit must learn to embrace diesel (Page 14)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Detroit must learn to embrace diesel (Page 15)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page 16)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page PN1)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page PN2)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page PN3)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page PN4)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page 17)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page 18)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nissan will add 1 mpg to Versa Infiniti G series will get 2 mpg boost (Page 19)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page 20)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G1)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G2)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G3)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G4)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G5)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G6)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G7)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G8)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G9)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G10)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G11)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Fritz Henderson: No GM minicar (Page G12)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Ford dealer develops fueling structure for ethanol (Page 21)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Ford dealer develops fueling structure for ethanol (Page 22)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Ford dealer develops fueling structure for ethanol (Page 23)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer, lawyer, engineer — Hoffman is 'a policy wonk' (Page 24)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer, lawyer, engineer — Hoffman is 'a policy wonk' (Page 25)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - At Fields Infiniti, there really is a free lunch (Page 26)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - At Fields Infiniti, there really is a free lunch (Page 27)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - At Fields Infiniti, there really is a free lunch (Page 28)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - At Fields Infiniti, there really is a free lunch (Page 29)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer generates Web leads — and a new business (Page 30)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer generates Web leads — and a new business (Page 31)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer generates Web leads — and a new business (Page 32)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealer generates Web leads — and a new business (Page 33)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Car-collecting proves lucrative hobby for dealer (Page 34)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - How does Greg Kach keep staff? He hires their families (Page 35)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Ohio dealer helps train technicians to fix green cars (Page 36)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Ohio dealer helps train technicians to fix green cars (Page 37)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Lena puts 'just looking' shoppers at ease (Page 38)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Lena puts 'just looking' shoppers at ease (Page 39)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - 2010 Infiniti EX will get more rear legroom, new sales pitch (Page 40)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Farley: Small cars are big opportunity for Ford (Page 41)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Meyer: Even in crunch, opportunity abounds (Page 42)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Mazda ad chief: New tune for 'zoom-zoom' (Page 43)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Coming: More efficient Ridgeline (Page 44)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Oddly, Honda embraces V-10 (Page 45)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Molten metal supplies hot Hondas (Page 46)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Honda's Ohio engine plant expands to serve Indiana (Page 47)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Toyota Financial tests loyalty-discount plan (Page 48)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM recalls 960,000 vehicles for washer, wiper defects (Page 49)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GM recalls 960,000 vehicles for washer, wiper defects (Page 50)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Pulling together for the team (Page 51)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Pulling together for the team (Page 52)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Pulling together for the team (Page 53)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Pulling together for the team (Page 54)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Pulling together for the team (Page 55)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - GKN supplies driveline parts for Lancer Evo (Page 56)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Dealers (Page 57)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Class of '08 features designer, racer and editor (Page 58)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Toyota expands tech center (Page 59)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - NADA's Sykora: Bailout must be activated quickly (Page 60)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - N.A. output falls 9.4% (Page 61)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nightmare on Wall St. (Page 62)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nightmare on Wall St. (Page 63)Automotive News - October 13, 2008 - Nightmare on Wall St. (Page 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