A pilot program by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety wants to map the safest roads to help motorists plan trips. Eight states are involved. Survey found that many drivers would use the service, especially in unfamiliar areas.
Manheim recognized Prestige Management Services as the top volume dealer seller group on OVE.com. The company moved just over 1,500 units, selling to 368 buyers in the U.S. and 19 abroad.
The Big 3 Detroit automakers are revving up their marketing engine to grow sales in California, where 10% of US vehicles are being sold these days. The keys are small, green, fuel efficient, and for some, upscale vehicles. The sales trend line started going up last year for the Big 3 in California.
Initial road tests of the Chevrolet Volt by Consumer Reports' raters were disappointing when the vehicle reached only 26 miles on battery before switching to gasoline drive. Consumers Reports considers ownership costs, reliability and performance in its testing. Originally thought to have a range of 40 miles, GM has changed the range guide to 25 to 50 miles.