Remove Infinity Remove Light Remove Market Remove Purchase
article thumbnail

JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

Green Car Congress

purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. In contrast, only 13% of buyers upsized, while 60% purchased a new vehicle in the same segment as their previous vehicle. In contrast, only 13% of buyers upsized, while 60% purchased a new vehicle in the same segment as their previous vehicle.

article thumbnail

J.D. Power: growing usage of safety technologies in new vehicles contributes to increasing vehicle appeal

Green Car Congress

For example, respondents in that study indicate a willingness to pay a market price of $750, on average, for blind-spot detection and prevention systems. Other models receiving awards are Fiat 500; GMC Sierra HD; Infiniti QX80; Kia Sedona; Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Nissan Murano; and Volkswagen Golf. It complements the J.D.

Vehicles 150
article thumbnail

5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

Baua Electric

Pool temperature: 84 degrees Public access: Non-guests can purchase a resort pass online to use the pool and fitness facilities through Resort Pass , a platform that partners with hotels across the United States to offer day passes to access exclusive amenities. It’s very open and light.” Hours: Weekdays 6 a.m. weekends 7 a.m.

article thumbnail

Best Electric Cars In India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. As we move into 2023 , there are several new electric car models that are expected to hit the Indian market. It has an eight-year battery warranty.

India 92
article thumbnail

Nissan Forecasts US$2.9B Loss for Fiscal Year; Cuts Planned Production by 20%

Green Car Congress

The loss is driven by the severe downturn in the global economy in the second half of calendar year 2008 and, in particular, the negative impact of the strong yen, the sharp decline in consumer confidence in all major markets and product mix deterioration, the company said. compared with last year.

Nissan 150
article thumbnail

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands. Fritz Henderson emphasized: “ the only way we’re going to make GM great again is to win in the market. A pure HCCI mode, during light to medium loads, when no spark event is required for combustion.

GM 262
article thumbnail

Abandoned History: Cadillac's Northstar V8, Head Bolts and Gaskets Aplenty (Part I)

The Truth About Cars

AMC was arguably the best purveyor of compact domestic cars, but the folks in Kenosha just didn’t have the market share of the other Big Three. & Fueling the flames, new competition for the desirable younger and affluent luxury customer arrived via the likes of Acura in 1986 and Lexus and Infiniti in 1990.

Cadillac 105