Staying Ahead
Staying Ahead The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. [I]Alvin Toffler Futurist and author[/I]
Read MoreNew U.S. consumer agency zeros in on car loans
New U.S. consumer agency zeros in on car loans [I]Regulators concerned about dealers discriminating against minorities[/I] A guidance bulletin from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) warns that dealer markup in indirect auto lending may lead to discrimination against African Americans and Hispanics. To avoid such discrimination, the CFPB advises indirect lenders to impose controls […]
Read MoreTammy Darvish honored by LLS at its prestigious Leukemia Ball
Tammy Darvish honored by LLS at its prestigious Leukemia Ball Longstanding WANADA and community leader Tamara Darvish of DARCARS was recognized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) with its James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2013 Leukemia Ball last weekend in DC. LLS says the award is bestowed on one with outstanding […]
Read MoreUnder healthcare law, employers must pay $63 fee per worker
Under healthcare law, employers must pay $63 fee per worker Employers must pay a $63 fee for every employee or family member they insure in 2014, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). They will pay smaller fees in 2015 and 2016. Final rules were published in the Federal Register earlier this month. […]
Read MoreMost car shoppers start online, but consider dealers #1 info source
Most car shoppers start online, but consider dealers #1 info source Globally, 94 percent of car shoppers start their research online, says Capgeminis recent study of more than 8,000 consumers in eight countries, including the U.S. But 56 percent of customers say dealers are their number one source of information, an all-time high. With these […]
Read MoreCan auto sales become more like online dating?
Can auto sales become more like online dating? Dealers are well aware that not everyone loves the car buying experience. Edmunds.com held a contest and gave thousands of dollars in prizes for some fresh ideas on how to improve it. Most of the ideas conveyed the theme that car shopping is not just about making […]
Read MoreFuel economy saw big gain in 2012, says EPA
Fuel economy saw big gain in 2012, says EPA EPA says after fuel economy went down slightly in 2011, preliminary data show a big upswing for 2012. Based on automakers sales estimates, last year saw an increase of 1.4 mpg to 23.8, a record for a single year. EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2012 […]
Read MoreLong view: 80% drop in petroleum use by 2050 possible
Long view: 80% drop in petroleum use by 2050 possible The National Research Council (NRC) has done something worthwhile that the auto industry and Americans in general, dont often do: taken the long view. The subject is whats possible in cutting petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The stated goal is an 80 […]
Read MoreIn Japan, early EV buyers are disillusioned
In Japan, early EV buyers are disillusioned First time buyers beware: One-third of those purchasing electric vehicles in Japan said they may not buy an EV again, according to a recent study by McKinsey & Company. These consumers said they were seduced by lower energy costs, generous subsidies and a good test drive. But their […]
Read MoreStaying Ahead
Staying Ahead When you are courting a wonderful woman, an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red hot cinder, a second seems like an hour. Thats relativity. [I]– Albert Einstein[/I]
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