Ford announced plans to offer special financing offers for certified pre-owned Ford Lincoln/Mercury vehicles and increase warranty coverage. The fully transferable warranty upgrade applies to all 2007 models and increases coverage to 6 years / 100,000 miles. Qualified buyers will be eligible for financing terms ranging from 3.9% / 60 months to 4.9% / 60 months for select certified units, depending on the model.
Researchers in the UK say fleet drivers are at an increased risk of rear-end collisions on increasingly clogged roads. The majority of accidents occur when vehicles are either stationary or moving at 10 mph or less. The study found that the number of distracted drivers plowing into the back of stopped traffic is reaching epidemic proportions.
Safety advancements coming in the future, according to ForbesAutos.com, include see and talk with each other.
Kelley Blue Book now offers an online link that shows a vehicle's resale value over a 5-year period
Certified sales hit all-time high of 161,938 units in March, up 7.7% from last year.