I am sure many of you have seen this as it has been circulating around the e-mail world for some time.
I thought I would post if for those who have not seen it and to see what comments you guys might have on it.
Either way, it is an interesting (to say the least) read.
-Ayrow
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"CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in NewYork and Washington.
The findings are as follows......
1. Ford- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Dept. The company also offered ER response team services
and office space to displaced government employees.
2. GM- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number and a fleet of vans, suv's, and trucks.
3. Daimler Chrysler- $10 million to support of the children and victims of the Sept. 11 attack.
4. Harley Davidson motorcycles- $1 million and 30 new motorcycles to the New York Police Dept.
5. Volkswagen- Employees and management created a Sept 11 Foundation, funded initial with $2 million, for the assistance of the children and victims of the WTC.
6. Hyundai- $300,000 to the American Red Cross.
7. Audi- Nothing.
8. BMW- Nothing.
9. Daewoo- Nothing.
10. Fiat- Nothing.
11. Honda- Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month ever in August 2001
12. Isuzu- Nothing.
13. Mitsubishi- Nothing.
14. Nissan- Nothing.
15. Porsche- Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche website.
16. Subaru- Nothing.
17. Suzuki- Nothing.
18. Toyota- Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August 2001. Condolences posted on the website
Whenever the time may be for you to purchase or lease a new vehicle, keep this information in mind. You might want to give more consideration to a car manufactured by an
American-owned and /or American based company.