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What do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Small Business Growth?
Although borrowing money will be costlier as interest rates rise, 34 percent of business owners in the NFIB Small Business…
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Moody’s: Light-Vehicle Sales to Grow Amid U.S. Tariff Threat
Moody's outlook for light-vehicle sales remains stable as overall demand holds steady...
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Notable Brands Increase Lease Prices in August
Wantalease.com reports that several automotive brands significantly raised prices in August on lease deals for mid-size and full-size cars, as…
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Large Chrysler Dealer to Utilize Online Buying Platform
Dave Smith Motors, a Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealer, is partnering with national marketplace Joydrive to offer consumers a platform…
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U.S. Manufacturing Business Continues to Expand
Manufacturing expanded in August and the general U.S. economy grew for the 112th consecutive month, according to the nation's supply…
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Study: Commercial Vehicle Market to Remain Diesel Dominant Through 2040
Commercial vehicles will continue to run on diesel fuel for the foreseeable future, according to new research from business information…
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Motorsports Attendance Declining, Except Among New-Car Buyers
Motorsports attendance and TV viewership is declining but that trend isn't true for new-car and truck buyers. Attendance and TV…
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J.D. Power: In-Car Multimedia Technology Improves but Still Vexes Vehicle Owners
In-car multimedia technology, perennially the leading source of complaints among new-vehicle owners, is still a sore spot for customer satisfaction,…
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New Program Helps Lower Income Californians Buy Clean Cars
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has launched a new state grant and loan program to help lower-income Californians get…
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Consumers Spend More Money on Their Vehicles in 2017
Transportation expenditures were up 5.8 percent, driven by vehicle purchases...
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U.S. Automakers Remain Commited to Diesel Technology
General Motors executives reaffirmed their commitment to diesel technology this week during an event hosted by the Washington Automotive Press…
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Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise in August
Swapalease.com reports that car lease credit applicants registered a 72.6 percent approval rate in August, over the 68.3 percent approved…
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Rod Show Uses an Eye in the Sky to Plan Improvements
John Spence said his car show had its best year yet when it was held Aug. 10-11 in Symco, Wisconsin.…
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Reuters: Mexico-U.S. Accords Include Mexican Auto Export Cap
The agreements struck this week between the U.S. and Mexico on trade would allow President Donald Trump to impose punitive…
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Aging U.S. Vehicle Population Led by Truck, SUV Owners
The turnover of household vehicles has slowed since 2009, based on U.S. Department of Transportation surveys of household vehicle travel...