Date:         Fri, 5 Oct 2001 16:18:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
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From:         Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
Subject:      Automakers' contributions
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I just got this.  It breaks down automakers' contributions to the victims of
the Sep 11th terrorist attacks.  Apparently Volkswagen IS donating money.  I
don't know how accurate this list is, so judge for yourself.

 Aston Martin - Nothing.
 Audi - Nothing. Audi's web site states "Audi News: Always up to the
 minute."
 BMW - Nothing despite other press releases/postings since 09/11/01.
        BMW's web site states "The news service from the BMW Group: Fast,
         informative and comprehensive." Last updated 09/13/01.
 Daewoo International - Nothing.
 Daimler Chrysler (includes Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and Plymouth)
         -$10 million to support the children and victims in addition to
         other donations from their employees, dealers and suppliers.
 Fiat - Nothing.
 Ford Motor Company (includes Jaguar, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and
         Volvo)- $1 million to the American Red Cross, matching employee
         contributions to the American Red Cross and 10 Excursions to the New
         York Fire Department.  The company has also offered emergency response
team
         services and office space to displaced government employees.
         General Motors (includes Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile,
         Pontiac,Saab and Saturn) - $1 million to the American Red Cross,
         matching employee contributions and a fleet of vans, trucks and
         SUVs.
 Honda (includes Acura) - Nothing. Honda's site states "If you're
         looking   for the latest developments taking place at Honda, you've
         come to the  right place" and "Informative. Timely. Credible. The
         latest news on  Honda can always be found right here?" No press
releases/postings
         since  09/04/01 when the release boasted "American Honda Motor Co.,
         Inc. recorded its second best sales month ever in August ?" My search
         included:    hondamotorcycle.com (other press releases posted on this
         site since   09/11/01), honda.com, honda2001.com, world.honda.com,
         acura.com and  honda.co.jp.
 Hyundai Motors Group (includes Kia) - $300,000 to the American Red Cross.
 Isuzu - Nothing.
 Mitsubishi Motors - Nothing. Mitsubishi-motors.co.jp site states "The
         latest news about Mitsubishi Motors." I also searched
         mitsubishimotors.com.
 Nissan - Nothing despite other press releases/postings since 09/11/01.
 Porsche - Press release with condolences posted on the Porsche web
         site on 09/12/01, but no contribution.
 Subaru - Nothing despite other press releases/postings since 09/11/01.
 Suzuki - Nothing.
 Toyota (includes Lexus) - Press release with condolences posted on the
         Toyota web site on 09/14/01, but no contribution despite earlier
         press releases boasting that Toyota had high sales in July and
         August.
 Volkswagen - The employees and management created a Foundation,
         funded initially with $2 million, to assist the children and victims
         with humanitarian help including medical and psychological assistance,
         rehabilitation and scholarships.