GM's: "May The Best Car Win" Ad Program Echo's Chrysler's 1980s Deal
September 10, 2009
GM’s Whitacre Said to Appeal Directly to Buyers in New Ad Push | www.bloomberg.com
General Motors, seeking to win the trust of American consumers after its U.S. funded bailout, will offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on its vehicles.
Location, Location, Location... & Transparency
September 9, 2009
Cascade Bancorp enters into agreement with FDIC | www.bizjournals.com
With the recent history of global & US banks equity stripping, and US banks closed by the FDIC, it is due time for Bank Holding Company management to provide clear and concise press releases on a very urgent and timely basis.
US Credit Line Draw Down, Down
September 8, 2009
Banks swamped by a wave of personal debt | business.timesonline.co.uk
Recent studies indicate that the US consumer and small business usage of their existing lines of credit has declined.
All hands on deck, full steam ahead
September 7, 2009
Cascade Bancorp enters into agreement with FDIC | www.bizjournals.com
Both the FDIC and the board supporting executive management of Cascade Bancorp are doing their job to the best of their abilities.
Car Sales Will Not Really Recover Until Lender Issues Are Resolved
September 7, 2009
Toyota, Honda May Face Sales Declines After End of Incentives | www.bloomberg.com
A year ago, the collapse of the housing market blew up the global credit system and its loosey-goosey lending policies. Car dealers are still hurting today.
Cash For Clunkers Fallout: New Car Sales Down; Used Car Prices Up
September 5, 2009
U.S. Revs Up Clunker-Rebate Processing | online.wsj.com
Following the jump in new car sales generated by the "CFC" program we are seeing a significant drop in floor traffic and sales at dealerships around the country. Also, with over 700,000 "Clunkers" heading to the junkyard, used car inventories are down and prices are up.
U.S. Auto Sales SAAR At 11.1 Million: Demand Will Be Down For Rest Of 2009
September 2, 2009
Car Makers Upbeat As Sales Rebound | online.wsj.com
Did the 690,000 new vehicles put on U.S. roads by the "Cash For Clunkers" program boost sales in August? You bet. Unfortunately there is likely to be a downturn in sales through the rest of 2009.
Toyota Will Feel The Heat Of California Lawmakers In NUMMI Plant Closing
September 1, 2009
Toyota Will Shut California Plant in First Closure | www.bloomberg.com
Despite pleas by the UAW, the California legislature, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce and local government officials, Toyota Motor Co. will close an assembly plant for the first time in its 72 year history.
China Sovereign Wealth Fund Looking Outside China
August 31, 2009
MV Weather Report: China's Winds Unable to Propel US Sails | webmail.aol.com
The investment guru's that run the China Investment Corporation (CIC), the $200 billion ($241bn USD) state-run sovereign wealth fund, are feeling the effect of the US Market's dog days of summer as well as being cautious of their own markets.
Volkswagen Has An Ambitious North American Plan: Will It Work?
August 30, 2009
VW Chief Winterkorn Said to Be Considered to Lead Porsche SE | www.bloomberg.com
The global economic crisis has taken its toll on virtually every major automaker, but the effects have varied significantly between firms. Volkswagen, on the other hand, posted record profits in the past year.
New FINRA Rule 2210-Simplification Whose Time Has Come
November 4, 2009
ADP Must Grow Three Major Markets for Continued Success
October 22, 2009
Battle for Dominance in Mortgage Fraud Analytics Space
October 17, 2009
All hands on deck, full steam ahead
September 7, 2009
Dollar destined to be second class currency in world's largest banana republic
September 1, 2009