Ford and Lincoln Dealers Now Offering 3-Month Satellite Radio on Pre-Owned Cars
Ford and Lincoln dealers are providing customers with a three-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with a factory-installed satellite radio from more than 1,200 participating dealers in the US. It’s another dealer network alliance announced by Sirius XM Radio, similar to arrangements made in the recent past with GM, Honda, and Hyundai dealers.
Fuel Efficient Model Prices Expected to be Down 5% in June, Says NADA
Resale values of many fuel-efficient compact and midsize cars are expected to drop 5% in June with lower gasoline prices, according to NADA’s Used Car Guide. Prices on those used vehicles had double-digit gains from January through May, and the drop should continue this summer. National gas prices are now averaging $3.71 a gallon, down from $3.94 in April.
What’ll It Be – CHAdeMO or DC Fast Charging Endorsed by SAE?
DC fast chargers will play a critical role in widespread adoption of electric vehicles, with their capacity to turn the charging experience into something much closer to a trip to the gas station than has been previously available. The technology isn’t new – in fact, it’s become commonplace in Japan. But where the automaker is […]
Coda Automotive Moves into the Fleet Market
Coda Automotive has been counting on selling its electric car through a diversified portfolio of clients, including fleets. The company made its first fleet delivery to AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power, a utility bringing electricity to more than five million people in 11 states. The Coda sedan is part of its gridSMART […]
Volt Early Adopters Were First-Time Chevy Buyers
What were the early adopters of the Chevy Volt like? Well, for one thing, 90% of them were excited enough about the new technology to buy their very first Chevrolet product. That trend has continued, with nearly 70% of new Volt sales going to customers who’ve traditionally avoided the Chevy brand. They are like-minded consumers […]
