We thoroughly enjoy Art Spinella's highly entertaining, and oh-so comprehensive, view of the industry. In this month's issue:
No.1: $2.50 was the gasoline price norm for a long time, now it’s $3.75, but what about $4.50? No. 2: More consumer education needed on cost benefits of clean, alternative technologies. No. 3: Certified pre-owned sales are becoming worth it for dealers. No. 4: Auctions are not going away, but a multi-streamed strategy is needed. […]
GM’s mild hybrid system presents a reasonable fuel economy increase for the price. Fuel economy requirements are about to increase and carmakers are going to be scrambling to find ways to squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gas. And to do it automakers are going to count on the electric motor and battery […]
FedEx Closes in on Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency Goal Years Ahead of Schedule Twenty percent of FedEx Express vehicle pickup and delivery fleet already converted to cleaner and more fuel-efficient models; fleet is now 16.6 percent more fuel efficient through FY2011 than it was in 2005. Learn more USDOT Proposes Groundbreaking Rule to Prevent Rollover […]