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Hybrids will depreciate faster than gas vehicles, says NADA

Hybrids will depreciate faster than gas vehicles, says NADA A new report from NADA suggests that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles and plug-in electrics (PEV) will depreciate faster than both traditional hybrids and traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. NADA gives several reasons for its forecast: First, the report says, consumers have adjusted both expectations and household budgets […]

Employers cannot use pre-tax payroll deductions to fund employee health coverage they dont sponsor

Employers cannot use pre-tax payroll deductions to fund employee health coverage they donêt sponsor According to the IRS, the only acceptable way to take payroll deductions from staff on a pre-tax basis for health coverage is when it goes to fund the employer sponsored health plan. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not permit employers […]

Researchers measure vehicle quality, satisfaction, retained value

Researchers measure vehicle quality, satisfaction, retained value op honors: Porsche, MB S-Class, Lincoln, GMC, Honda & Acura, respectively Three recent surveys have measured vehicle value, each from a different slant: the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, AutoPacificês Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and Edmunds.comês Best Retained Value Awards. The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study found that problems […]

Congress repeals dealer requirement to certify CAA devices

Congress repeals dealer requirement to certify CAA devices President Obama has signed into law an NADA-backed bipartisan bill unanimously passed by Congress earlier this month that repeals a 1977 mandate requiring dealers to give new-vehicle buyers a form certifying compliance with the Clean Air Act. The certification, required for new vehicles only, was found to […]

Its official: U.S. now has more women drivers than men

Itês official: U.S. now has more women drivers than men More women 51 percent than men have U.S. driverês licenses now, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan. And 80 percent of car buying decisions are influenced by women, says the companyês partner and global director Sarwant Singh. When buying a new car, […]

Ford Escape, Edge are most stolen in SUV/CUV categories

Ford Escape, Edge are most stolen in SUV/CUV categories Ford models took the top three spots for the most stolen SUVs and crossovers in a recent study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. From 2010 to 2013, the five most stolen makes and models were the Escape, Edge, Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Kia Sorrento. […]

Car shoppers rate safety features as must-have technologies

Car shoppers rate safety features as must-have technologies USB/auxiliary ports are the number one must-have technology, rated by 43 percent of car shoppers in a recent survey by Kelley Blue Book; vehicle diagnostics are second; Bluetooth and a premium sound system are fourth and fifth. But safety and information features back-up/blind spot cameras, recall advisor, […]

Highway bill talks in Congress urgent, but at a standstill

Highway bill talks in Congress urgent, but at a standstill When it comes to highway funding, everyone agrees on the problem, but no one can agree on the fix. The Transportation Department says the Highway Trust Fund will run out of money in August. The nationês infrastructure got a grade of D from the American […]

Little change seen in automaker share; Ford, Honda to gain

Little change seen in automaker share; Ford, Honda to gain Automakers will introduce 192 new products for model years 2015 through 2018, an average of 48 a year, says Bank of America analyst John Murphy in his recent Car Wars report. They will be weighted toward lights trucks and crossovers, bringing those segments to more […]

Ford investigates new use for old tomato skins

Ford investigates new use for old tomato skins Ah summer! When big, juicy tomatoes are in season, ready to top your hamburger, grace your salad, or be made into wiring brackets for your car. Yes, thatês right: tomatoes to make wiring products. But tomatoes are part of Fordês latest sustainability initiative. Researchers at Ford and […]