Former auto adviser Harry Wilson said the government-appointed auto task force was completely unaware of the General Motors' ignition switch issue and noted the administration was having trouble getting information out of GM when crafting the $49.5 billion federal bailout.
Wilson said the issue “sadly is emblematic of the cultural problems” of GM. “They would do anything to save a penny, including some really bad decisions, both economically and morally. That was a part of the culture that was driven by a company that was living on the brink of disaster for many years prior to 2009.”
Even the calmest drivers have experienced the occasional moment of road rage as they suffer the follies of another rude or inconsiderate motorist. But what’s most likely to set us off? Getting stuck behind slow pokes who won’t move out of the left lane, tailgaters and those texting while driving are some of the most rage-inducing behaviors, according to a new study by travel site Expedia.
Curiously, the 2014 Road Rage Report found that 69% of those surveyed have been “flipped off” by another motorist for some perceived slight – but only 17% of those who responded to the study said they have ever extended a rude hand gesture on their own.
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Dealer’s Auto Auction is sending 15 of their employees to the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Certified Automotive Remarketer (CAR) Program, according to David Andrews, CEO of City Enterprises LLC. IARA’s CAR Program offers a 20-course curriculum covering all aspects of vehicle remarketing. Curriculum modules include Remarketing Channels, Pre-Sale Activities, Actual Sale Activities, Post-Sale Activities and Legal, and Ethics and Terminology.
Kelley Blue Book is following up its announcement last fall of range-based pricing for new cars with the launch of range-based pricing on used-car values. It’s expected to alleviate some of the friction from the shopping process by setting common expectations on pricing and valuation terminology for both buyers and sellers, according to Jared Rowe, president of Kelley Blue Book.