Here in the US, Volkswagen's image has certainly dropped over the past two decades. The company just hasn't been able to harness the popularity of the first generation Beetle, building a series of small cars that just don't resonate with consumers who prefer a Civic, Corolla, and even the Focus over anything else that VW has to offer.

However, all of that may soon change as the German automaker lays plans for a new US factory and overhauls its line up to bring newer, more exciting cars stateside. Included in that mix is a mid engine coupe and related roadster, cars that could burnish Volkswagen's lagging image.

Yes, you heard that right -- a mid-engined Bar Candy Chocolate Wrapper According to AutoWeek and others who have been following this news, a concept car could be ready in time for November's L.A. Auto Show. Here is what we know about this exciting two seater:

• A pair of four cylinders will power the car. VW's small 1.4L twinturbocharger has been mentioned as has its 1.6L TDI diesel, both working with a seven-speed, double shift gearbox.

• The body style will be reminiscient of the Lotus Elise, with a curb weight slightly above one ton. This will allow the car to achieve segment leading fuel economy and acceleration numbers.

• Volkswagen is raiding its own parts bin to hold down costs and is looking at Audi with help building the aluminum spaceframe.

• Majority VW owner Porsche is interested in the project and could use the new platform for its own purposes, possibly resurrecting the venerable 914 model.

As is common practice, automakers love to leak a certain amount of information about special projects in order to generate publicity which they hope will spread like a virus across the internet. Thus, the recent rumblings could be just that or VW may have something new up its sleeve.

We've seen VW stumble before -- the Phaeton luxury sedan is a prime example -- so don't hold your breath regarding the mid-size roadster/coupe. Still, if all goes according to plan, we could soon see the sportiest of all VWs on our streets in 2011.

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Today there are many people dealing with financial struggles. For this reason there are many options that are available to you that can help you deal with these stressful issues. Liquidation is one such option that is the process of turning a companys hard assets including buildings, furniture, patents, and copyrights into cash.

The cash that is accumulated from liquidation is used to pay off existing debt or to reap personal benefit. There are three main types of liquidation including members voluntary creditors voluntary, and compulsory liquidation. Members voluntary liquidation is when the shareholders of a company decided to put it into liquidation and the assets positively outweigh the debts, meaning the company is solvent.

Creditors voluntary liquidation is when the shareholders of the company decided to put it into liquidation and the debts of the company outweigh the assets, meaning the company is insolvent. This is the most common type of liquidation.

The last type of liquidation is known as compulsory liquidation which is when a court orders a receiver or liquidator to analyze a companys assets and decide what is the best order to pay off debts. When a company is going in to liquidation it is important that the director insures that all trading has ceased so that the company doesnt get into further credit problems.

It is required that directors hand over their control to official receivers (ORs) or liquidators who are able to tell a companys creditors and contributors (such as shareholders) that the company is being liquidated. Liquidation does not mean the end is near for a company. There are also some possible alternatives to liquation that may be helpful for Sandra Shine Anal companys current financial situation.

Some may still be confused about what the differences are between bankruptcy and insolvency. Bankruptcy is more commonly used for individuals while insolvency is more commonly used when regarding a business.

Written by Carly Sternson. Find the latest Insolvency or find out more information on Liquidation.

Come February 2009, the world of TV will change forever because signal transmission will be changed from analog to digital. For more than 45 years, all channels available in a TV were broadcasted using analog signals. This change which will take place in February 2009 will be the next big thing to happen in the world of TV since it changed from black and white to color TV.

This change is going to bring a big impact to almost every single person in the world. Even though information is already being released by authorities, there will still be people who will b caught off guard when the time comes. If they do not realize it, they will have no channels at all when they turn the TV after FEB 2009. Therefore, anybody who is still using an analog TV will have to upgrade their TV in order to receive signals and watch programs.

The most straightforward way to receive digital signals is to get a digital converter box. You will not need to purchase this digital converter box if you are currently using cable or satellite TV services. However, if your TV is using an antenna to receive signals, you will have to get the digital converter box. With this digital converter, it converts the digital signals and turns it to the old analog format so that the older version TV will be able to get access to the broadcasted programs. Following up on the transition, government has provided rebates on the purchase of the converter boxes.

No matter what, TV that needs a digital converter to transform the digital signal to analog signal must be obtained before 18 February 2009 or they will see a black screen when they turn on the TV. As the date of the change comes closer, many retailers both online and offline are carrying out massive sales on these converter box to push and awareness and also a chance to profit from this change. It is estimated that 1 out of 8 houses will need to purchase the converter box to receive TV signals. So act fat now before the marketplace run out of converter boxes and you will left with a blank screen on the TV.

Is the digital TV transition bothering you? Well it doesn't give any hassles to satellite TV users as both Dish Network and DirecTV Direct Energie Recrutement are compatible with the digital signal.

Frankly, it's time for you to sort things out and check out for the right satellite TV deals. Visit SunSatellites.com for more dish TV shopping guides.

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