1.   Auto analysts praised GM Wednesday for taking a chance on a newcomer.

2.   Auto analysts were puzzled as to why Kerkorian paid so much for the stock, instead of buying it on the open market.

3.   Auto industry analysts on Wall Street applauded the quarterly performance, but worried that GM might not have its North American costs in line.

4.   Auto industry analysts, however, caution that these new cars may cannibalize sales of more expensive conventional subcompacts.

5.   Auto analysts agreed.

6.   Auto analysts concurred.

7.   Auto analysts echoed his remarks.

8.   Auto analysts nonetheless said Thursday that the problems in Brazil were likely to hurt automaker profits in the fourth quarter and into next year.

9.   Auto analysts said that they nearly match the latest efforts of Chrysler Corp., which invented the minivan and builds the industry standard.

10.   Auto analysts said they doubted steelmakers would get the full increase they requested.