Jul28
The federal government proposed a new plan for a corporate average fuel economy standard (CAFE) for the years 2017 through 2025. Under the plan, the government is recommending a CAFE standard of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 for vehicles. In a poll conducted by LeaseTrader.com, the most recognized name in car leasing, 63.6 percent of respondents
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Jul27
Reading the news reports, it looks like the White House and automakers may be closing in on an agreement to raise corporate average fuel economy standards to 54.5 mpg.
Consumers are all in favor of raising gas mileage requirements for new cars, according to a new online poll of 1,100 U.S. drivers from LeaseTrader.com.
Fully 72 percent want to see higher fuel efficiency rules enacted.
But there's a little problem: They don't want it to cost much, if anything.
Jul26
number one way to get kicked out of the country, with 45,003 cases in the last fiscal year alone. That's up nearly one third from 2008, but drug offenses may not be number one for long thanks to a surge in drunken driving-related deportations.
Jul25
LeaseTrader.com, the most recognized name in car leasing, says its marketplace is processing the highest-ever rate of first-time lessees at 25.8 percent as of July 1. With excellent lease deals promoted in a variety of advertising, leasing continues to be an attractive choice for car shoppers, especially those looking to lease for the first time.
First time lessees have historically represented an average of 18.5 percent of total lease takeover customers in the LeaseTrader.com...
Jul22
As of this writing, GM has yet to confirm any powertrain details, though earlier rumors had suggested that a 2.0-liter engine with 147 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque could be the powerplant of choice. In Australia, though, under the hood of the Holden Cruze, the 2.0-liter diesel is good for 160 hp and 265 lb-ft
Jul21
The $199 lease offer is for an entry-level Fiat 500 Pop model with a five-speed manual transmission. The Fiat 500C convertible, is not included in the offer
DETROIT -- Fiat is offering a $199 a month lease and cut-rate financing on the Fiat 500 coupe.
The offer, along with a long-awaited TV ad campaign due to air soon, is designed to build awareness of the Italian brand, which was reintroduced to the United States in March after a nearly three-decade absence.
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Jul20
You don't realize it until it's time to trade or sell your used car, but depreciation is your single biggest auto expense. A lot of things affect how much your new vehicle's value drops, but its mileage rating is becoming a much bigger factor for some vehicle categories.
So Drive On welcomes new projections by a major auto market crystal-ball outfit to tell you just how much a $1 change in gas prices will hurt or help the "residual value."
Car leasing marketplace LeaseTrader.com says demand for some popular male-dominated vehicles is reversing and women shoppers today are going into overdrive when it comes to car demand. “Women have become very influential in the car shopping process and it’s now at a point where they clearly have their own voice as well as increased purchase power for cars,” said Sergio Stiberman, CEO and founder of LeaseTrader.com.
Jul19
BMW AG is rolling out a bigger 1-series compact car to surpass Audi in the competition for younger customers purchasing entry-level luxury autos.
The new 1 series, BMW's smallest model, is longer and wider than the outgoing model, allowing for a roomier interior and more trunk space.
The vehicle's starting price will be 23,850 euros ($33,480) in Germany, 900 euros more than its predecessor. It will hit European showrooms in September.
A car already has such a window, but what if the glass was able to provide both information of the world outside and an interactive tool to view it. Engineers and designers from Toyota Motor Europe and the Copenhagen Instituted