As GPS units are included in many brand new vehicles, they are becoming more popular than ever on dealer lots. Before they were installed in new vehicles, GPS systems had to be purchased as separate units from electronic stores and mounted on a dashboard holder for use. GPS systems can be used not only for navigating your way around town, but also to track the speed of your vehicle over an extended period of time. A recent study released by GPS maker TomTom, claims that most drivers in the United States are actually obeying speed limit laws in their driving areas. Impressive!
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Like it or not, most of our lives are run by technology. Whether it is using a microwave to prepare a quick meal or using a computer to buy tickets for a show, technology has truly made us the now generation; most anything can be done with the push of a button. Continue reading ‘The Now Generation: iPhone App for Auto Show’
Just months ago gas prices were at an all-time high throughout the United States. Unfortunately for those of us who depend on our vehicles to get to work and school, gas prices have been on the rise again nationwide. This expensive dependence is taking its toll on many as we look for alternative fuel sources and any possible way to squeeze a few more miles out of our cars. Public transportation is often times unreliable and walking or riding a bicycle is not an option for long distance commuters, so here are some tips to help conserve gas: Continue reading ‘Save Money by Driving Smarter’
Following is bankruptcy filing, General Motors has confirmed that the Hummer brand has at last found a buyer. Based on information just released, the buyer has been identified as Chinese firm Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. The sales is certainly not soon enough for GM. The Hummer brand had seen ample popularity, but has more recently been handicapped by poor sales and poor consumer perception. GM said the sale was helped by the brand’s sales potential in emerging markets such as China and India.
The sale of Hummer to the Chinese company is expected to be wrapped up by the end of Q3 of this year. With the sale marks a big step for GM towards downsizing, and becoming one step closer to the company that it is supposed to emulate says one Pittsburgh used car dealer. In addition, the Hummer sale has also secured a number of jobs involving manufacturing and engineering personnel, not to mention jobs at Hummer dealerships. Auto Loans Detroit note that the deal also includes provisions for future product development by the new investor. This includes the potential for a new compact SUV.
Numerous details of the buyer and the transaction have yet to be released. Until that time, Oklahoma City Car Loans points out that Hummer will continue to manufacture and sell its vehicles. This includes production at GM’s Shreveport Assembly, which will produce the H3 model until 2010 at minimum.
Sales at Hummer are down over 60% compared with last year. This is a substantial decline that continues to hurt Hummer’s ailing parent company. Meanwhile, dealers have been unhappy by GM’s public bashing of the Hummer nameplate as they wished the pending sales could have been handed more discreetly. Continue reading ‘GM Officially Finds Buyer for Hummer’
