Mar 4, 2010
Welcome to DRIVING FORCE, your online update for the hottest news in the business vehicle industry.
The January/February issue of
Business Fleet is here. Featured in this issue: 'Right Spec' Your Truck: A Cargo Payload and Tow Cost Analysis, New Tech tools on Distracted Driving, 2010 Audi A3 TDI: Green Car of the Year, Managed Fuel Programs: Slash Fuel Bills 10-15%, Propane Power: Cut Carbon Dioxide -- And Cut Costs Too?
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Business Fleet's Web site at www.businessfleet.com for the very latest developments.
On to the news.
Mar 04, 2010
ALG Predicts Gain for Detroit 3 in Residual Values
While 2009 was one of the roughest roads the auto industry has traveled, the road ahead looks more promising for the Detroit 3 with on average gain of approximately 3 percentage points in the 36-month residual outlook.
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Mar 04, 2010
Toyota Extends Services Nationwide to Customers Affected by Recalls
These additional services include expedited scheduling of a vehicle repair, pick up and return of the vehicle by a dealership representative, driving the customer to the dealership or his or her place of work, and providing other alternate transportation for the customer.
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Mar 04, 2010
GM Recalls 1.3 Million Cars to Fix Steering
Vehicles affected by the recall campaign are the 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5 sold in the United States; 2005 to 2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005 to 2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.
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Mar 04, 2010
GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz Retiring May 1
Lutz said he decided to retire after the growing strength of GM’s four brands, prove that a product-focused mindset inside the company is in place for the long term.
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Mar 04, 2010
CARB Approves ROUSH Propane-Powered Ford Pickups
These alternative-fuel vehicles meet the strict emission standards of California and can now be sold and operated in all 50 states.
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Mar 04, 2010
Nissan Issues Voluntary Recalls for Brake Pins and Fuel Gauges
The recall campaign involves 539,864 vehicles, a majority of which are in the United States.
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Mar 04, 2010
GM Fleet Vehicles Recognized for Overall Quality, Safety and Engine Performance
“The recognition GM vehicles have received serve as excellent proof points to the strength and value of our product offerings,” said Brian Small, executive director, General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations.
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Mar 04, 2010
OPENLANE Provides Ford Dealer’s Access to Wholesale Vehicles
Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can conduct online purchases of off-rental vehicles with their existing Ford Signature Floorplan or Ford DEFT accounts.
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