Car Leasing

Posted: 07/30/2010 05:20 PM

General motors starts taking orders for the Volt this week -- the maker's first extended-range electric car -- but the Volt won't hit Nebraska until the end of 2011.

Posted: 07/28/2010 05:12 AM

Detroit -- General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November.

Posted: 07/29/2010 05:40 PM

The carmaker bets that its vehicles will be worth more than its competitors' models three years down the road, but some industry analysts are skeptical. It's an enticing offer: Lease a well-equipped Toyota Corolla for just $189 a month for three years.

Posted: 07/29/2010 05:18 PM

General Motors Co. likely convinced some shoppers to buy the Chevrolet Volt by unveiling a $41,000 price tag and three-year, $350-a-month lease on Tuesday, analysts said.

Posted: 07/31/2010 08:19 AM

For years, car dealerships in Orillia have "taken for granted" being able to prominently display their vehicles along roadways in front of their business, says Bob Brown, co-owner of Thor Motors Orillia Ltd.[...]

Posted: 07/30/2010 07:27 PM

Sparks flew in the electric-car market last week, capped off Friday by President Obama's short test drive of a Chevy Volt while visiting a General Motors plant in Michigan. Obama's visit came as GM and Nissan race to the finish line.

Posted: 07/30/2010 09:50 AM

If Smart USA has its way, commuting to work will be as quiet as a golf course. That's because the company, a Daimler brand, is hoping drivers choose its nearly silent, two-seat, rechargeable electric car for transportation in the city.

Posted: 07/31/2010 04:44 AM

The Thrilla in Marilla Weekend benefitting MercyFlight of Western New York will take place Sat., July 24 and Sun., July 25. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday is the Marilla Super-Swap at the Marilla Firemen’s Grounds, including a swap meet, flea market, live music, children’s activities, food vendors and a celebrity meet and greet.

Posted: 07/30/2010 02:53 PM

General Motors announced Friday that the automaker has raised its planned production of the Chevrolet Volt electric car to 45,000 in 2012.

Posted: 07/31/2010 04:47 AM

Citing problems with obtaining a new lease on its current building and a lack of options within the area, TVGA Consultants has informed the Town of Elma that it will be moving its main headquarters out of Elma and into Buffalo.