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The Weeks Top Automotive News Dec. 20, 2013
2013-12-20 07:55:01| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Salespeople Using Tablets Gain Highest Customer Satisfaction Customer satisfaction highest when auto salesperson is using tablet Helps maintain consistency in the sales process & provide information Auto Loan Debt is Now at Record Levels Car buyers racking up auto loan debt to finance vehicle purchases Average auto loan balance will about $18K per borrower in 2014 Consumer have fewer financial options so going to straight loans Cold Weather Creates High Demand for SUVs, Trucks SUVs and trucks are scarce in cold areas Boston & Chicago have high demand for SUVs Average Fuel Economy hits 23.6 MPG in 2012 Fuel economy increased 7 out of last 8 years New technology in engines & systems behind trend U.S. Economic Growth to be Solid in 2014 U.S. Economy poised for strong job growth in 2014 Economy projected to increase 3% next year NHTSA Head Leaving Over Questionable Rule Making & Tesla Fires Top guy Strickland is resigning over unresolved issues Many open cases; issues never seem to get resolved Be the Smartest Person in the Room: get more in-depth (but still fast) rundown of the above-mentioned stories RIGHT HERE.The Article The Weeks Top Automotive News Dec. 20, 2013 appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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