2 cars torched in auto repair lot
Salt Lake arson investigators were looking Monday for the person who torched a car inside an auto-repair yard over the weekend.

UK: Recession to have 'lasting impact' on aftersales
The recession will result in severe market contraction and widespread closure of franchised workshops and independent garages in the UK over the next five years. That's just one of the disturbing findings of the authors of the Castrol Professional Car Service & Repair Trend Tracker 2008.

Aviva to sell RAC Auto Windscreens
Insurance giant Aviva is to sell its RAC Auto Windscreens business as part of a plan to focus on its core operations. German restructuring specialist Arques Industries is to buy the windscreen repair and replacement specialist for an undisclosed sum.

GE Provides $79.5 Million Credit Facility to Market Leader in Franchised Auto Body Repair and Painting
NORWALK, Conn. December 1, 2008: GE Antares Capital today announced it served as administrative agent for a $79.5 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Maaco Franchising by Driven Brands, the parent company of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube N? Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and Tortal.net.

Anderson company buying vacant GM factory
ANDERSON, Ind. - A machine repair company plans to buy one of the vacant General Motors factories that are spread over the city, with hopes of adding nearly 100 workers in the coming years.

Best of the Bay: On the Road Again
It's officially the Christmas season, and that means wishing good cheer to family members that live all over the nation. Making sure reception is never a problem, Pensacolians have T-Mobile on their side, which is why this cellular phone carrier can shout out best wireless service.

Some Upsides in an Economic Downturn
As consumers nationally, worried about their jobs and the economy, tighten their pocketbooks, many retail and service sectors will struggle. But for some, the gloom of an economic recession can mean an uptick in business. Pawn shops from around the valley report that pawn activity has skyrocketed in recent months, coinciding with the national economic crisis and, even more so, high gas prices ...

Midtown Auto to move
Midtown Auto Service is moving from its location at 1401 S. Minnesota Ave. The company's move to 3911 S. West Ave. will be official Dec. 8. Owner Kevin Evans said the move was necessary because his lot recently was purchased. But he's also been operating in a space that his business grew out of several years back.

California Title Loan Company Is Proud to Announce The Launch of 123FundMe.com - 3 Steps to Unlock The Equity in Your ...
3 steps is all it takes to free up the cash locked in your car, California. Title loans are a great vehicle to access necessary funds for auto repair, medical emergencies and other short-term cash needs. In 3 quick steps, consumers can gain access to critical cashflow without needing to take the bus. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at ...

Regis Philbin's insurer pays for damage to police car
Regis Philbin's insurance company will be shelling out $2,700 for a recent accident in which the celebrity backed into a police car after attending a party and dining on Greenwich Avenue, according to the town's Fleet Department.

Public Notices
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Shanon Davis dba Big Country's Bar-b-que & Convenience intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale ON/OFF premises consumption of Beer, and Wine, only at 2002 Horrell Hill Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061.

Sangria's Gets City's OK For Seminole Heights Location
The Tampa City Council made it official today: Sangria's Tapas Bar & Restaurant can join Starbucks as a commercial anchor along the Hillsborough Avenue gateway to historical Seminole Heights. With no discussion and by unanimous vote, the council gave final approval to rezoning the property and also OK'd closing part of Mohawk Avenue and an alleyway.

Obituaries for November 24, 2008
Mary Christina ?Christine? Gover, 92, a longtime Pine Valley resident, died Nov. 9, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service in her honor at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway.

Alan R. Lohman, Sr. ('Popeye', 'Hoss', 'Big Al', 'Tool Man')
Mr. Alan R. Lohman, Sr. ("Popeye", "Hoss", "Big Al", "Tool Man"), 53, of 2210 Murtha Drive, Chambersburg, PA, died at 8:45 A.M., Wednesday, December 03, 2008 in his home following a one year battle with Intraperitoneal Mesothelioma (cancer).

Two Milpitas fishermen die when boat capsizes
Most of the anglers and crabbers at Pillar Point Harbor didn't know David Tien, a Milpitas sport fisherman who joined their close-knit ranks just three months ago.

Automakers pitch Congress anew on rescue
Humbled U.S. automakers pleaded with Congress Thursday to approve an expanded $34 billion rescue package, but heard fresh skepticism from lawmakers in a bumpy encore appearance.

LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS
Friday?s Metcalfe vs. Monroe hoops twin bill postponedLouisville?s Terry out with knee injury

WP business owner dies in motorcycle accident
Norma Engelberg Woodland Park business owner Rick Cunningham, 50, died Nov. 23 from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident in Manitou Springs on Nov. 22. He died at Penrose Hospital Main where he and a passenger were taken by ambulance.

Sound footing: Local auto dealers say industry has bad rap
Executives from the Big 3 automakers return to Washington this week to make another pitch to Congress for a $25 billion financial aid package they say will keep them from possibly filing bankruptcy. The Big 3 - Ford, Chrysler and General Motors - have suffered heavy criticism for making non-competitive products, corporate executives? high salaries and using private jets to fly to Washington when ...

Political Blog
From the Stephens Media team in Arkansas and Washington D.C. Farm Bureau may support first-offense felony for animal cruelty By John Lyon HOT SPRINGS - The Arkansas Farm Bureau may throw its support next year to legislation that would make cruelty to animals a felony on first offense, the organization's president said Wednesday.