It has been a long recovery for the auto industry and 2015 represented the sixth year of overall U.S. sales growth since 2009. Manufacturers have recovered and their ability to forecast vehicle sales has improved as the economy becomes more stable. However, there are many factors at the manufacturer level, dealership level and personal level that really determine when the best time is to buy a vehicle. Since the economy has somewhat stabilized, the unemployment factor has created an increase … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time to Buy a Vehicle?
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Travel Restrictions on Coconino Forest Beginning Soon
On May 1, the Coconino National Forest will implement the Travel Management Rule, which is mandated across all national forests and prohibits motor vehicle use off designated routes and roads. The purpose of the Rule is to provide for appropriate motorized access and motorized recreation opportunities while protecting important forest resources and non-motorized recreation opportunities. “This will be a big change requiring users to only drive on those routes and areas shown on the Motor … [Read more...] about Travel Restrictions on Coconino Forest Beginning Soon
Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading
Plans to close more than 3,000 miles of Coconino National forestland to motorized vehicles is raising the ire of many groups. The closure means nearly half of the rural forest roads currently open will close in February. Groups on both sides of this issue have been meeting for six years to come up with a plan that offers a compromise. The groups have been offering opinions on the plans being set forth by the U.S. Forest Service. According to Brady Smith with the Coconino National Forest, … [Read more...] about Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading
Lean, Green, Exhaust-Fighting Machines
Automotive acronyms like 4x4, SUV and FWD readily roll off the tongues of most Northern Arizona consumers. But when a new generation of electric vehicles rolls off assembly lines later this year, auto aficionados will be speaking a new acronymic language. For instance, EV translates to electric vehicle. Simple enough. Add an H and get HEV -- short for hybrid electric vehicle, while PHV means plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt are expected to be available for … [Read more...] about Lean, Green, Exhaust-Fighting Machines
