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Dealers must notify employees of health care exchanges, Oct. 1

Dealers must notify employees of health care exchanges, Oct. 1 Effective October 1, 2013, all employers must notify their employees of the existence of health care exchanges in the state or jurisdiction where they live. The websites for the three area jurisdictions are: http://marylandhbe.com/ for Maryland, http://hbx.dc.gov/ for DC and https://www.healthcare.gov/families/ for Virginia. Unlike Maryland […]

Va. transportation spending up 54% in next 6 years

Va. transportation spending up 54% in next 6 years Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell recently discussed the states budget surplus and the transportation bill passed last session of the General Assembly, in a presentation to a joint meeting of the Senate Finance, House Appropriations and House Finance Committee. General fund revenues rose 5.3 percent in the […]

NHTSA to launch new study of ignition interlock systems

NHTSA to launch new study of ignition interlock systems Back in 1974, the U.S. government required new vehicles to have ignition interlock systems, which required car occupants to fasten their seat belts before the car would start. Many people fastened the belt behind them and sat on it so they wouldnt be inconvenienced. There was […]

In dealerships: millennials want information, but no pressure

In dealerships: millennials want information, but no pressure The auto industry has been asking for some time, what do millennials want when (or if) they buy a new car? A new study from AutoTrader.com provides some answers, including several on these young consumers view of the dealership experience. The survey concludes that millennials are highly […]

Satisfaction with vehicle quality drops slightly, survey shows

Satisfaction with vehicle quality drops slightly, survey shows A new customer satisfaction survey finds consumers slightly less satisfied with the quality of their vehicles than a year ago. The survey authors warn that the current boom in sales is driven more by pent-up demand, inexpensive financing and heavy dealer incentives than by the high quality […]

Auto loan debt rises, delinquencies flat

Auto loan debt rises, delinquencies flat Average auto loan balances continued to increase in the second quarter, jumping 4 percent from a year ago to $13,435, according to TransUnion. But the delinquency rate for loans more than 60 days past due remained flat. Consumers clearly are more confident in managing additional debt, said Peter Turek, […]

Washington among most tech-savvy cities in US

Washington among most tech-savvy cities in US This wont come as a surprise to anyone who has answered customers questions about iPhone connections or GPS: Commercial real estate firm Jones Lang Salle has rated Washington, DC seventh on its list of top high-tech markets. The index rates cities on four primary factors: high-tech employment, share […]

Use of cruise control can lengthen reaction time

Use of cruise control can lengthen reaction time A new study shows some potential hazards of cruise control if it is not used with proper caution. The study from the University of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, found that reaction time, especially in emergencies, is substantially reduced with the use of cruise control. For example, when traffic […]

Staying ahead

Staying ahead A budget tells you what you cant afford, but it doesnt keep you from buying it. –[I]William Feather American publisher and author 1889-1981[/I]

Hispanic car market recovering, will keep growing, says CNW

Hispanic car market recovering, will keep growing, says CNW By 2016, Hispanics will make up 13 percent of the new-vehicle market and 14 percent of used, says a new report by CNW Marketing. (The numbers are based on an overall forecast of 16.8 million vehicles.) Thats up from 9.6 percent and 10 percent last year. […]