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Thought y'all might find this interesting.<br /><br />CNN Headline News did a short news listing regarding Ford and GM's contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in New York and Washington.<br />> ><br />The findings are as follows......<br />> ><br />1. Ford- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number plus 10 Excursions to NY Fire Dept. The company also offered ER response team services <br />and office space to displaced government employees.<br />> ><br />2. GM- $1 million to American Red Cross matching employee contributions of the same number and a fleet of vans, suv's, and trucks.<br />> ><br />3. Daimler Chrysler- $10 million to support of the children and victims of the Sept. 11 attack.<br />> ><br />4. Harley Davidson motorcycles- $1 million and 30 new motorcycles to the New York Police Dept.<br />> ><br />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.<br />> ><br />6. Hyundai- $300,000 to the American Red Cross.<br />> ><br />7. Audi- Nothing.<br />> ><br />8. BMW- Nothing.<br />> ><br />9. Daewoo- Nothing.<br />> ><br />10. Fiat- Nothing.<br />> ><br />11. Honda- Nothing despite boasting of second best sales month ever in August 2001<br />> ><br />12. Isuzu- Nothing.<br />> ><br />13. Mitsubishi- Nothing.<br />> ><br />14. Nissan- Nothing.<br />> ><br />15. Porsche- Nothing. Press release with condolences via the Porsche website.<br />> ><br />16. Subaru- Nothing.<br />> ><br />17. Suzuki- Nothing.<br />> ><br />18. Toyota- Nothing despite claims of high sales in July and August 2001. Condolences posted on the website<br />> ><br />Makes you wonder who your friends are? 
