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PIN: Compacts Near 2-Year Sweep in Retained Value

Compacts lead in retained value by 3 percentage points, in days-to-turn and in used vehicle pricing for 22 straight months.

Cooper Expands Size Offerings

GM Announces Interim Model Year Pricing for 2007 Medium-Duty Lineup

General Motors has announced interim model year pricing for the 2007i lineup of C-Series and T-Series medium-duty trucks (base models and select options), effective first quarter of the 2007 calendar year. The diesel price increase ranges from $2,950 MSRP to $7,600 MSRP.

NHTSA Rule to Regulate Black Box Devices

Privacy, safety concerns prompt lawmakers reconsider all types of car-tracking devices; five states currently have regulations in place.

Study Shows Some Hybrids Worth the Premium

Edmunds study indicates that the higher purchase price is completely recovered for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius within three years of ownership.

States, Cities Debate Use of Traffic Cameras

Speed and red light enforcement cameras reduce front and side crashes, but rear-end crashes increase at the same intersections, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Truck Fatalities Decline in 2005

Fatalities down 0.4 percent, injuries in truck-involved crashes down 1.7 percent, NHTSA announced.

NAFA Launches Automotive Service Resource Web Site

Web site provides books, videos, CDs and other resources to prepare technicians for ASE tests in all categories.

City of Ames Iowa and CyRide Select collectiveData to Provide Fleet Maintenance Management Software

Ford to Unveil New Diesel Engine

F-250 and F-350 trucks with 6.4-liter diesel to go on sale next year, providing better fuel economy, more horsepower, 90 percent less particulate pollution.