Rightsizing Your Fleet
When the city of Detroit needed to reduce its fleet operating costs as part of its struggle to stay solvent, it saved $5 million early on by “rightsizing” the fleet — getting rid of both excess vehicles and excess vehicle capabilities. The Motor City was hardly alone in trying to trim excess waste. A survey […]
What’s Your Automotive Misery Index?
It’s easy to feel miserable when it comes time to fill the tank, fuel prices again on a fast rise across much of the country. And automotive insurance costs have been going up quickly, as well. But how much you pay can vary widely depending upon where you live.
ALG: Used Car Prices Tip Downward
Used cars make up roughly half of retail car and light truck sales, and since 2009 prices of second-hand rides have been soaring. Now it looks like the ride is slowing down.
NHTSA to Crash Test 85% of 2013 Models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it will crash test 54 2013 models as part of its revamped 5-star safety ratings program. The tests represent 85 percent of the volume of new vehicles sold. NHTSA tests vehicles with the highest sales volumes and compares them, using star ratings, to highlight which vehicles go […]
Honda’s LaneWatch Covers Blind Spots
If you’re expecting some shocking new technology or feature to jolt the next generation of Honda Accord back to the front of the midsize sedan pack, you may be disappointed. By and large, Honda played it safe. But one new feature is pretty cool, a safety measure called LaneWatch.
