VW Chairman Piech Gives Us a 15-Mile Interview

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The chairman of Volkswagen, Ferdinand Piech, enjoys driving automobiles fast. Piech was surprised at the merger between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz, and he is not certain that the two companies are a very good fit. Piech sees the auto industry consolidating into few hands, but there will still be many brands.

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The plumb fast turn plug crazy

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More and more automobile racing drivers are being coached by public relations firms on how to promote their sponsors during TV appearances. Cotter Communications has clients such as Winston Cup driver Sterling Marlin, whose sponsors include Maxwell House.

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In the land of poets

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A near crash landing by a passenger jet in London fog reminds a traveler of the late John Arlott, who was famous as a commentator for cricket games. Arlott died at about the same time the plane managed to land.

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