Fuel economy drops slightly in April
Fuel economy drops slightly in April The increase in truck sales does have a downside. The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in April was down 0.1 mpg from March, to 25.2 mpg, according to a report by the University of Michigan. Fuel economy is down 0.6 mpg from the peak in August, 2014, […]
Read MoreU.S. auto sales to top out at 20 million by 2018 Merrill Lynch
U.S. auto sales to top out at 20 million by 2018 Merrill Lynch U.S. auto sales will peak at 20 million in 2018 as automakers race to introduce more new product. Thatês the forecast of auto analyst John Murphy in Merrill Lynchês annual Car Wars report. Last yearês record sales reached 17.5 million. The reasons […]
Read MoreSave the Date! 2016 WANADA Golf Open, June 8
Save the Date! 2016 WANADA Golf Open, June 8 With the showers of April fading to the sunshine of May, WANADAês Annual Golf Open canêt be far behind! Plan now to attend this second-to-none event on Wednesday, June 8, at the beautiful Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va. Itês a great opportunity to get some fresh […]
Read MoreSave the Date! 2016 WANADA Golf Open, June 8
Save the Date! 2016 WANADA Golf Open, June 8 With the showers of April fading to the sunshine of May, WANADAês Annual Golf Open canêt be far behind! Plan now to attend this second-to-none event on Wednesday, June 8, at the beautiful Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va. Itês a great opportunity to get some fresh […]
Read MoreImproved customer satisfaction could increase dealer profits by $106,315
Improved customer satisfaction could increase dealer profits by $106,315 Everyone knows that making customer satisfaction a top priority can help a dealershipês bottom line. Now a new study from MaritzCX puts a number to that theory. The average dealership could earn an extra $106,315 in gross profit per year by emphasizing customer satisfaction. Hereês the […]
Read MoreGas prices still low despite record demand AAA
Gas prices still low despite record demand AAA Relatively cheap gas prices are boosting driving demand nationwide, as well as demand for SUVs and other light trucks. 2016 remains positioned to be a record year for both gasoline consumption and annual miles traveled, according to the American Automobile Association. Late Aprilês gas price of $2.14 […]
Read MoreIndustry, DOT unprepared for auto cybersecurity attacks GAO
Industry, DOT unprepared for auto cybersecurity attacks GAO A new Government Accounting Office (GAO) report discusses challenges faced by the auto industry and the Department of Transportation in dealing with potential auto cybersecurity attacks. A cyberattacker could remotely access a vehicleês steering and braking through the wireless connections that enable hands-free cell phone use, the […]
Read MoreGoogle, Ford, Volvo, Uber, Lyft form self-driving car coalition
Google, Ford, Volvo, Uber, Lyft form self-driving car coalition Google has joined with two automakers and two ride-sharing companies to form the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets. The group will advocate for autonomous vehicles and will lobby for uniform regulations for them in an effort to avoid a patchwork of state laws. Former NHTSA Administrator […]
Read MorePublic hearing debates pros, cons of autonomous cars
Public hearing debates pros, cons of autonomous cars At its second public hearing on self-driving cars this year, NHTSA heard from advocates, to include Google and go-slow proponents such as Consumer Watchdog. At the meeting at Stanford University, Googleês self-driving car boss Chris Urmson told NHTSA officials that it was critical to autonomous vehiclesê success […]
Read MoreConsumers show interest in smart-car technology
Consumers show interest in smart-car technology Many consumers, especially older ones, are leery of fully autonomous vehicles, according to a new survey by J.D. Power. But consumers are very interested in some of the technologies underlying autonomous cars. Features with high consumer interest include smart headlights, night vision, lane change assist, traffic jam assist, medical […]
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