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Now, lease a Merc at 50% of price Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:41PMEver dreamt of owning a Mercedes at half the cost. It is possible now with the German luxury carmaker offering 'individual lease' options to customers who can now get a new car on lease instead of buying it with full payment.
Heat wave hardest on poorest communities Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AMHORIZON CITY, Texas (AP) -- The cinderblocks that make up Maria Teresa Escamilla's new home will do little to shield her from the triple-digit heat that has been scorching West Texas.
Daimler Financial Services bets big on lease deals Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:13AMIn an attempt to accelerate the sales growth of the Mercedes Benz luxury cars, Daimler Financial Services, the financial arm of German auto giant Diamler AG, is looking at lease financing on a big way, said a top compnay official.
Heat wave hardest on nation's poor Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:05AMAs temperatures soar, poverty-stricken communities suffer without electricity and air conditioning
Demise of Borders brings just what Las Vegas needs: More empty big-box spaces Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:11AMThe news that Borders Books will liquidate doesn’t just bring the loss of four big bookstores in the valley, but it also indicates the flagging fortunes of the suburban big-box store model of development.
Heat wave hardest on nation’s poorest communities Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:28AMHORIZON CITY — The cinderblocks that make up Maria Teresa Escamilla’s new home will do little to shield her from the triple-digit heat that has been scorching West Texas. She has no electricity yet, a
Public Safety Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:49PMLM Otero | The Assciated Press AmeriCorps volunteers hand out cups of ice Monday during a Food on the Move mobile lunch program in Dallas for low income children. With much of the nation in the grip of a broiling heat wave, few people are hit as hard as the poor.
After One Year, Zipcar Drives Transportation Change in Baltimore Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMZipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, the City of Baltimore and the Parking Authority of Baltimore City celebrate Zipcar's one-year anniversary of operations in Baltimore with the release of survey data from Zipcar's Baltimore-area members documenting Zipcar's impact on the city's transportation landscape.
IN BRIEF Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:39AMKyle Hall, 19, of Marlette was pronounced dead at the scene after he was involved in a car crash. Members of the Sandusky Post Michigan State Police responded to M-53 and Snover road in Lamotte Township at 6:14 p.m., according to a state police news release. Police said Hall failed to stop at a sign as he traveled west on Snover Road in a 2008 Saturn and struck Louis Nauka, 58, of Decker who was ...
'Green' pedicabs fill transportation niche on South Side Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:01PM"I know there are some things going on in other areas that can cause some concerns," said Paul Kletter, who started Green Gears on St. Patrick's Day 2009. "I'm proactive on the safety things, the way we train drivers, the way the bikes operate. I work very hard to make it a safe, fair and effective mode of transportation."
Hertz to Acquire Donlen Corp. For $930M Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:01PMPark Ridge, N.J.-based Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) will buy Northbrook, Ill.-based Donle...
Foundation builds transitional housing for women, children in crisis Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:46PMBetti Jefferson turned a nightmare into a dream the day she walked away from drugs and alcohol and started a new life.
One rich guy's unending war on light rail Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:44PMEver wonder why we can't get anything done around here? The prime culprit is usually dithering or dysfunctional political leadership. But there's another force gumming up the works. It's people who refuse to take "yes" for an answer.
Buy a car, get auto insurance free Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:12PMHate paying auto insurance premiums? Washington and Oregon residents may get a break from doing just that if they buy a General Motors car this summer.
Confessions Of A New-Car Addict Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:48PMNEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Jarrod Holland has a serious car-buying habit. In 20 years, Holland has had 22 different cars. He has never had any car for more than, at most, three years.
Should Groupon sell cars? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:37AMThe daily deals site offers its first-ever coupon for a car, prompting an outcry: Would Groupon be wiser to stick to spa and restaurant discounts?
Former Vanguard player seeking new lease on life Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:31AMFormer Vanguard High School player Josh Nunn will try to make the most of a second chance in life by beginning a college basketball career at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville.
Wheel, deal on a gas-sipping used car Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:00AMFuel-saving used cars are pricey. Get the best deal, whether you're buying or selling.
Why Groupon Shouldn't Get Into the Business of Big-Ticket Items Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:52PMAll 80-plus million of Groupon's members signed up because they enjoyed what it was the service offered, which was nothing like this
Are former rental cars unreliable? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:28PMI received an email this week from a rental car industry insider asking me if I had any figures on the percentage of late-model used cars that were originally owned by rental companies.
Cars get their Groupon Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:13PMDaily deal site offers first auto incentive
Groupon offers $500 car-buying coupons: will buyers benefit, or is it a scam? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:44PMA $500 voucher for $199 might sound good like a good deal -- but if you tell the salesman that you intend to use a voucher, who's to say he won't just up the price of the vehicle?
Groupon offers $500 car-buying coupons: is it a scam? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:44PMA $500 voucher for $199 might sound good like a good deal -- but if you tell the salesman that you intend to use a voucher, who's to say he won't just up the price of the vehicle?
BMW buys ING's car-leasing business for around $1 billion Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:29AMGermany's BMW Group plans to buy the car-leasing unit of Dutch banking group ING for around $1 billion to expand its own fleet division and to support its budding electric car business.
Ford Sync plays catch-up with OnStar, hatches are hot, and a smaller lux-Pug [The Morning Shift] Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:22AM# themorningshift This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? More »
After 96 years, Quakertown Moose shuts its doors Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:05PMFor almost a century, the Quakertown Moose Lodge has raised money for people near and far.
Price of oil falls with jobs news Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:01AMOil tumbled more than 2 percent Friday, giving up most of its gains for the week after the latest government data showed hiring in the U.S. is at a virtual standstill.
GM offering incentives for new cars Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:43PMGeneral Motors is offering a new incentive to buy a car.
AUTOWEEK TV: Fast times with the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe: Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:04PMAlso in this episode: Renault unveils the Frendzy electric car ahead of its Frankfurt debut,
Stocks Bounce Off Lows after Dismal Payroll Data; Earnings Season Starts Next Week Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:58AMStocks are down, but off early lows at mid-day after the government's dismal non-farm payroll report surprised economists and caused investors to to pull back after a week of gains on solid
Mid-Day Update: Stocks Down, But Off Lows After Disappointing Employment Data Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:58AMHere's where markets stand at mid-day: -NYSE down 98.72 (-1.16%) to 8,377.41 -DJIA down 115.76 (-0.91%) to 12,603.73 -S&P 500 down 15.68 (-1.16%) to 1,337.54 -Nasdaq down
Electric car pod for ex-Roxy site Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:29AMTHIS is the face of the future as Oldham leads Greater Manchester into a new electric car era. The artist’s impression, obtained exclusively by the Chronicle, shows the Pod Centre to be built on the site of the old Roxy Cinema in Hollinwood — the biggest of 25 planned across Greater Manchester.
GM to test offering insurance for 1 year to buyers in Northwest: Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:04AMGeneral Motors--testing a new sales promotion--is offering Oregonians and Washingtonians a new incentive to buy or lease a GM vehicle.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsBMW to buy ING's car leasing division Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:52AMBERLIN (AP) - Automaker BMW AG says it is buying a car leasing unit of Dutch bank ING Groep NV for €637 million ($912 million). BMW said Friday that its international fleet management division, Alphabet, will acquire ING Car Lease in a deal expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Stumptown's Duane Sorenson, the Coffee Connoisseur Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:24AMThis innovator elevated coffee to a level of appreciation on par with gourmet food and fine wine. An inside look at how the company helped launch a culture of coffee aficionados.
Know when it's time to buy or bail on your home Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:10PMWhether you're looking to rent an apartment, or are ready to take the plunge and buy a home, there are some great deals to be had.
Credit Repair Expert Herschel Bentley Featured on FOX as Guest on The Michael E. Gerber Show Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:45PMOrlando, Fla. July 7, 2011 Herschel Bentley, of National Credit Federation, was recently an expert guest on The Michael E. Gerber Show. Michael E. Gerber, internationally recognized best-selling author and consultant, hosts the show that was recently featured on FOX and other major network affiliates across the country. The Michael E. Gerber Show features an interview format, with Michael...
USF student competes for roommate honor Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:18AMBeing a good roommate can take a little effort, but one student on campus thinks she has what it takes to be the roommate of the year. ...
Manchester To Go Electric Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:36PMThe argument that electric cars don't make much sense unless you live in London will weaken a little further this autumn when 300 charge points and six Pod Centres are launched in Greater Manchester.
Crest Financial has Expanded the List of Qualified Merchandise for Their No Credit Check Program Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:27AMNo credit check lease/purchase company discusses new expanded list of qualified merchandise for their program.Orem, UT (PRWEB) July 06, 2011 Crest Financial, a company that offers the No Credit Check with 90 Day Same as Cash buy-out program, has now expanded the list of qualified merchandise for their program. Crest started their no credit check program with furniture and mattress stores ...
American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT Acquires Parking Garage in Midtown Manhattan Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:53AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT, Inc., has acquired a fee-simple parking garage commercial condominium in Midtown Manhattan, NY for a purchase price of approximately $5.4 million.
Fundraiser personal for Roselle pastor Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:26AMLamplighter Bible Church in Roselle will host a fundraiser on Sunday to benefit its homeless and recovery ministires. And Pastor Paul Giersz knows a thing or two about recovering from addiction, since he beat drugs and alcohol after struggling with them for nearly a decade.
Best Consumer Credit Scores Since 2006 Reveal Lending Rebound Across U.S. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:24AMMichael Busick says his credit union “was shocked” to discover his credit score was 812 of a possible 850 when he applied for a $19,500 new-car loan.
Judge orders Gunda widow eviction Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:45AMTHE widow of national hero Brigadier General Paul Armstrong Gunda has been given 10 days by a High Court judge to vacate an army house she has been occupying since her husband’s death in June 2007.
Vanpool use, ridership on the rise Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:57PMshare: digg facebook twitter VIA's vanpool program, and its bus ridership, are on an upswing: participation in the vanpool program has doubled since late 2009, with more than 100 vans on the road today. At the same time, more people have ridden VIA buses during every month of 2011 so far, compared with last year.
Rockford weighs potential of electric car power ports Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:48PMROCKFORD — AAA is getting ready to offer roadside help in select U.S. cities to drivers who run out of electricity.
Pension pickup standard for superintendents Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:13PMMost public school superintendents in southwest Ohio receive a form of compensation that the state legislature is seeking to ban.A Dayton Daily News investigation of employment contracts of 34 area school superintendents found all but one receives a “pension pickup” — a deal in which their school districts pay the superintendents share of their annual contribution to their state pension.
Building contract sought Tri-City stability Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:00PMThe Tri-City Healthcare District has backed away from an unusual clause in an agreement with a developer — a clause that would have left the public health authority on the hook for $18 million if it fired its CEO.
City enthusiastically welcomes first July 4 with fireworks Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:21PMHenderson's first modern July 4th with legal powerful fireworks appears to be a success -- so far.
Auto sales stay lackluster as carmakers spend little on incentives Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:59PMFord says sales in California soften noticeably in June as would-be buyers waited for sales taxes and registration fees to fall July 1. Consumers facing fewer choices and higher prices throttled back on vehicle purchases, dampening auto industry sales in June.