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...color thing. There is no sharper distinction among the citizens of the world than this: those who care passionately about cars and those who barely know a Buick from a bagel. Just so you know up front, they picked the wrong guy to write this story. Did not take auto shop in high school, never bought a can of STP, never watched a car race. And here I am on my way to Tennessee for the first of three NASCAR races in four weeks. The mission is to meet Jeff Gordon, the 27-year-old stock-car-racing superstar...
...cross-pollination would not have worked without American patience and flexibility. "Forget 'merger of equals,'" says Stallkamp. "We're one company now, and we're making it work." Despite the early arrogance of the Germans, Stallkamp and his band impressed them with technical prowess--the best auto-manufacturing operation in the world--and a willingness to bury differences and just get the job done...
...index--important because inclusion would make the company's stock a must-buy for many money managers. The majority of the company's shareholders are now in Europe, though the largest stake is controlled from Kuwait. Another concern is contract negotiations this summer with an increasingly feisty United Auto Workers union. In Europe the economy still trails Schrempp's ambitious expectations, and so do sales of the Smart, a clever but perhaps fatally flawed experiment in making a Mercedes for the masses...
After some fat years for insurance companies, motorists are finally sharing in the benefits of a safer driving climate. The average rate for auto coverage fell 2.8% last year--the first decline in 25 years. Premiums should fall an additional 4.5% this year, and motorists with good driving records may save even more. The best part is that you may get a rate reduction without having to ask. Competition is that intense. But don't count on it. Review your policy to make sure that you're not overpaying...
While reviewing your auto insurance, look at your homeowner's policy too. With housing values going up, you may need to increase your coverage. If your net worth has risen, you should consider raising the limit on your umbrella policy. For home or auto, the best way to shop for insurance is to look at your current policy and make sure it's right--then get quotes on identical coverage from three insurers. Now that you're part of the safe-driving crowd, there's no reason to get careless with your money...