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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

Crash-Avoidance Technology Gaining Ground

The systems could prevent 32 percent of crashes, but they also have their limitations.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

Kontos: August Wholesale Prices Up Year-Over-Year

According to ADESA Analytical Services' monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices by Vehicle Model Class, wholesale used vehicle prices in August averaged $9,949 -- a 0.7 percent decrease from July but a 3.9 percent increase from August 2008.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

PHH: GreenFleet Averages 7% Reduction in Operating Costs & 14% Reduction in Emissions

Companies improved their miles per gallon an average of 16 percent in their first year of utilizing PHH GreenFleet, according to PHH Arval.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2009

Report: ABS Reduces Crashes by 8% in Light Trucks

A new report, released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, found that antilock brake systems have failed to cut the cumulative incidence of fatal crashes, but they have reduced the overall crash rates of passengers cars (by 6 percent) and light trucks (by 8 percent).

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NewsSeptember 3, 2009

BMW Unveils New Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Supercar

BMW's Vision Efficientdynamics Concept will have the ability to travel up to 31 miles without kicking into the diesel engine.

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NewsAugust 26, 2009

N.A. Commercial Vehicle Market Hints Improvement

COLUMBUS, IN - Class 5-7 commercial vehicle net orders for July 2009 were off 51 percent from 2008, influenced by the cancellation of orders due to General Motors exit from the segment.

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NewsAugust 20, 2009

Lexus Maintains Leadership in ALG's Luxury Models Summer 2009 Perceived Quality Study

Only four brands out of the 15 surveyed showed a year-over-year improvement, with Cadillac registering...

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NewsAugust 17, 2009

Domestic Trucks Remain Cornerstone of Strength & Import Truck Consideration Declines

IRVINE, CA - Kelley Blue Book announced the results of the second-quarter 2009 Brand Watch study by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence, detailing consumers' perceptions of truck brands and factors of importance when new-truck shopping.

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NewsAugust 13, 2009

BMW to Release ActiveHybrid 7 in Spring 2010

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (preliminary), while delivering fuel economy approximately 15 percent better than the 750i, according to the company.

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NewsAugust 13, 2009

ZAP Electric Trucks Added to FAA Fleet

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has placed an initial order for seven Zaptruck XL 100-percent plug-in electric trucks.

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