Posted in Automotive, GM on Apr 8th, 2009
GM has partnered with Segway to build a prototype two-seat electric vehicle. The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility vehicle, or Project P.U.M.A., was shown in New York Tuesday morning. Resembling a stripped-down golf cart, or a Segway you can sit in, the electric P.U.M.A. prototype (pictured below) can travel up to 35 miles per hour […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 2nd, 2009
March’s car sales numbers are in and although Chrysler saw a 39% decrease in sales over the same month last year, Chrysler’s total U.S. sales for March surpassed 100,000 units for the first time since September. Ford saw a decline of 41% over the same month in 2008. Despite the low sales in March, the […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, GM on Apr 1st, 2009
GM is also jumping on the car loan payment protection bandwagon. The automaker announced its plan Tuesday, named GM Total Confidence. GM will cover up to nine months of auto loan payments up to $500 for buyers who lose their jobs “for economic reasons”, CNN Money reports. The payment protection plan is good for the […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Ford on Apr 1st, 2009
Ford rolled out its version of the Hyundai Assurance plan Tuesday. Ford will cover car loan payments up to $700 for up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if customers lose their jobs. The new incentive starts today and runs through June 1. Named the Ford Advantage Plan, it also […]
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