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J.D. Power: types of new LDVs purchased and profile of buyers are changing rapidly; increase in financially less-qualified buyers

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While sales of new light vehicles in the United States continued at a brisk pace in March 2012, the types of vehicles being purchased, as well as the types of buyers and the average transaction price are rapidly changing, according J.D. million units, according to Autodata—the highest monthly total since 2008.

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Subaru of America Reports Strong December Sales and Year-End Performance

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This initiative involves donating $250 for every new vehicle purchased or leased to various national and local charities. Since its inception in 2008, the event has accumulated over $250 million in donations.

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DOE-released report finds significant growth in fuel cell industry in 2011, forecasts continuing growth through 2012

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between 2010 and 2011 and 214% between 2008 and 2011. The report also finds increased use of power purchase agreements in the stationary fuel cell market, enabling customers to purchase fuel cell power and heat without owning the fuel cell itself. Total, worldwide fuel cell shipments grew 37.5%

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15 Air Carriers Sign Non-Binding MOUs on Synthetic Jet Fuel Purchases with Two Providers: AltAir and RenTech

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A core group of 15 commercial airlines has signed non-binding memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for negotiating purchases from two different producers of synthetic jet fuel: AltAir Fuels LLC and RenTech Inc. ATA) Board Chairman and UAL Corporation and United Airlines Chairman, President and CEO. Earlier post.).

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JLR sees U.S. as key to good fortune for reborn Jaguar logo

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Mardell joined JLR in 1990, the date nearest Ford purchased the corporate from British Leyland. ” Jaguar’s push for quantity in Ford’s upcoming years of possession in addition to right through its wave Tata Team possession has intended it has misplaced reference to the wealthier purchaser staff. Ford paid $2.5

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AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

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AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. AT&T began deploying fleet AFVs in 2008 as part of an overall commitment to minimize its environmental impact while operating more efficiently. AT&T’s fleet nationwide currently numbers more than 71,500 vehicles.

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UAW Announces Another Strike Expansion

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& Automakers, supported by corporate media, attempted to frame the above as scandalous — even though these have been the tactics of unionized labor for over a century.& The worst of this took place in the run-up to the 2008 automotive bailout when the industry was financially crippled and laying off employees in large numbers.&

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