October 10, 2008
DETROIT – The four-cylinder, non-hybrid versions of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura mid-size sedans equipped with six-speed transmissions deliver an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway fuel economy.
Tags: 33 mpg, Chevrolet Malibu, fuel economy, General Motors, Saturn Aura
September 9, 2008
DETROIT – GM offers 18 cars, crossovers, and SUV models for 2009-MY that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
Tags: 30 mpg, fuel economy, General Motors
August 12, 2008
DETROIT – Achieving a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving, the world's first large luxury SUV hybrid, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, will arrive at dealerships this month.
Tags: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, fuel economy
May 20, 2008
DEARBORN, MI – The 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models are boosting fuel economy with new sets of tires and improved aerodynamics.
Tags: 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2009 Ford Escape , fuel economy
March 28, 2008
WASHINGTON – A December 2007 law requires a light U.S. fleet-wide fuel economy standard of 35 mpg by 2020. Details about exactly how that standard is to be achieved have been left to Department of Transportation’s NHTSA.
Tags: Department of Transportation, fuel economy, MPG, White House
March 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES – Rough roads cost drivers in Los Angeles an average of $778 per year in vehicle wear and tear — the highest figure in a nationwide a survey .
Tags: fuel economy, Road Repair, TRIP
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By Mike Antich Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.
By Mike Antich October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.
By Mike Antich
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