New Car Buying Likely to Slow in Q2
- Published on Monday, 23 April 2012 08:58
- Written by TIPP Staff
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TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index for April at 67, following a precipitous 45-point drop in March to 49, sends a confirmatory signal of an imminent slowdown of U.S. car sales. Over one-fourth (26%) of consumers say they are postponing car purchases as a result of high gasoline prices. Add a comment
Americans spread blame for high gas prices, foresee $4.75 a gallon
- Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 10:00
- Written by David Grant, Christian Science Monitor
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Americans foresee, on average, gas prices at $4.75 a gallon within three months, shows a Christian Science Monitor/TIPP poll. They most blame the oil industry and Wall Street. But they expect politicians to act.
Add a commentMisplacing The Blame For High Oil
- Published on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 10:00
- Written by Investor's Business Daily Editorial
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Energy Policy: That gas prices are edging ever closer to $4 a gallon is bad enough. But even worse is the fact that the public blames the wrong villains. No wonder President Obama seems so unconcerned.
Add a commentGas Slams Auto Demand Index
- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 10:59
- Written by Jason Ma, Investor's Business Daily
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Americans shopping for a new car are slamming on the brakes, as higher gasoline prices ravaged demand this month, according to TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand survey. Add a comment
Consumers Lean Toward Smaller Cars As Prices Rise: Survey
- Published on Thursday, 01 December 2011 20:00
- Written by Raghavan Mayur, Investor's Business Daily
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Rising fuel prices generally lead customers to look for smaller cars. If prices rise more dramatically, they might consider cars that use alternate fuels. But if fuel prices shoot up, demand for new cars could drop at double-digit rates. This is a prospect that no vehicle manufacturer wants to consider. Add a comment
Post oil: Glimpses of life after fossil fuel
- Published on Sunday, 16 October 2011 13:22
- Written by Jina Moore, Christian Science Monitor
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Americans like to imagine the future. From the world's fairs of the early 20th century to futuristic magazine features in the 1950s to the 1980s "Back to the Future" films, we love dreaming up what might come next.
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