Transport economics

Controversial Buying System Arises Within Auto Industry

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Car dealership, Transport economics, Auto auction, Motor vehicles

These specialists are requesting the 'everyday-driver' to acquire appraisals from high volume dealerships which they then beat with higher offers.

Key Points: 
  • These specialists are requesting the 'everyday-driver' to acquire appraisals from high volume dealerships which they then beat with higher offers.
  • Dealerships take the time to carefully inspect a vehicle and armed with this thorough analysis are they able purchase vehicles while maintaining a solid profit margin for resale.
  • Dealerships have the resources available as they make a large margin selling used cars, often purchased at half the value.
  • The option to simply sell your car quickly, without the pressure to buy something is a welcomed addition to the car sales marketplace for the everyday, American auto owner.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for new motorhomes

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Car costs, Transport economics, Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom, Vehicle Excise Duty, Motorhome, Transport, Excise, Outdoor recreation

Thursday, August 8, 2019Several industry groups have expressed their concern that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for newly registered motorhomes will increase on 1 September 2019. This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of how and why these changes will take effect.

Key Points: 
  • Several industry groups have expressed their concern that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for newly registered motorhomes will increase on 1 September 2019.
  • Currently, most newly registered motorhomes pay Light goods vehicles (TC39) Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates of 260/year.
  • This is because motorhomes (unlike cars) are built, or modified, in stages and the final manufacturer cannot provide an emissions figure for that vehicle.
  • Other vehicles (and some motorhomes) pay VED based on their CO2 emissions.

Global Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market Report 2019 with Profiles of AutoNation, CarMax, Group 1, Penske Automotive Group, Sonic Automotive - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 2, 2019
Other Automotive, Aftermarket, Automotive, Transport economics, Automotive industry, Economy of Japan

The "Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Global Market Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Global Market Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market Report 2019 provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global motor vehicle and parts dealers market.
  • The Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers market global report answers all these questions and many more.
  • Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 28% of the global motor vehicle and parts dealers market.

Union Pacific Reports Record Second Quarter Results

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Transport economics, Union Pacific Corporation, Union Pacific Railroad, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing, Regions of the United States, Articles

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2019 second quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share.

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  • Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2019 second quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share.
  • "We delivered record second quarter financial results driven by exceptional operating performance, including an all-time best quarterly operating ratio of 59.6 percent," said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Operating revenue of $5.6 billion was down 1 percent in second quarter 2019, compared to second quarter 2018.
  • The $2.21 per gallon average quarterly diesel fuel price in the second quarter 2019 was 4 percent lower than second quarter 2018.

United States Tolling Market 2019-2023: New Opportunity For P3 Concessions & Next Generation Transponders

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Electronic toll collection, Car costs, Transport economics, Transport, Radio-frequency identification, Land transport, Toll road, Toll, Video tolling, Geography of toll roads

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the US tolling market by value, by toll road mileage, by vehicle share, etc.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of the US tolling market by value, by toll road mileage, by vehicle share, etc.
  • Charging methods includes three types: Time Based Charges and Access Fees, Motorway and other Infrastructure Tolling and Distance or Area Charging.
  • Whereas, collection method is classified into three categories namely, open toll system, closed toll system and open road/electronic toll system.
  • Yet the market faces some challenges such as Economic Risk For The Tolling Business, Struggle to increase interoperability, etc.

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for July 2019 According to Autotrader

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Certified Pre-Owned, Cars, Transport economics, CPO, Lexus, Used car, Deductible, Transport

The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the best CPO deals to help shoppers find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle this month.

Key Points: 
  • The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the best CPO deals to help shoppers find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle this month.
  • Volvo's certified pre-owned program offers a 5-year/unlimited-mile warranty that's upgradable to 10 years, which is awesome for a CPO luxury car.
  • Chevrolet's certified pre-owned program includes two maintenance visits and a 6-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty with no deductible.
  • Lexus' certified pre-owned program is one of our favorite CPO deals partly because of the attractive incentives it offers.

How Can Commuter Benefits Help With Congestive Pricing

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Transport, Transportation planning, Road traffic management, Transport economics, Employer transportation benefits in the United States, Congestion pricing, Traffic congestion, Pricing, Commuting, Congestion pricing in New York City

Some cities are looking to congestion pricing to help ease the suffocating traffic in metro areas during prime commuting and business hours.

Key Points: 
  • Some cities are looking to congestion pricing to help ease the suffocating traffic in metro areas during prime commuting and business hours.
  • The pricing system is based on economic theory that by raising prices, it will help reduce demand.
  • Commuter benefits allow commuters to set aside funds through this pre-tax program, saving them up to $700 annually.
  • A great way to lessen the impact and save money is by signing up or offering commuter benefits.

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for June 2019 According to Autotrader

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Automotive industry, Transport economics, Cars, Certified Pre-Owned, Used car, CPO, BMW, Shoppers Drug Mart

"2019 is expected to be a record year for vehicles coming off leases and that means an increased supply of vehicles likely headed for CPO programs.

Key Points: 
  • "2019 is expected to be a record year for vehicles coming off leases and that means an increased supply of vehicles likely headed for CPO programs.
  • The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the best CPO deals to help shoppers find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle this month.
  • BMW's certified pre-owned program offers one year of comprehensive coverage for all vehicles -- and drivers can add further coverage for an extra cost.
  • Nissan's certified pre-owned program has some attractive qualities -- like a 6-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the car's original sale date.

QAD to Sponsor Automotive Industry Action Group Supply Chain Summit

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Supply chain management, Automotive industry, Automotive Industry Action Group, Motor vehicles, Business, Transport economics, Supply chain, Supply-chain sustainability, Visteon

"AIAG is an important organization for the automotive industry and there is no better place to network, learn and catch up on the latest best practices than its Supply Chain Summit," said Onica.

Key Points: 
  • "AIAG is an important organization for the automotive industry and there is no better place to network, learn and catch up on the latest best practices than its Supply Chain Summit," said Onica.
  • The AIAG Supply Chain Summit will feature an Industry 4.0 panel withTier 1 automotive suppliersincluding Magna, Visteon and Bosch.
  • Other sessionswill address topics such as international trade and tariff updates, finished vehicle logistics, supply chain sustainability and AIAG's Supply Chain 2025 Survey project.
  • Onica is an industry leader in the development and global adoption of supply chain industry standards and best practices.

NATSO Applauds Proposal to Increase Federal Motor Fuels Tax

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Petroleum products, Ecotax, Energy economics, Fuel tax, Chemical substances, Transport economics, Excise, Taxation in the United States, Articles, Gasoline, Fuel taxes in the United States, Highway Trust Fund

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, today applauded a proposal by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) to raise the federal motor fuels tax and index it to inflation.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, today applauded a proposal by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) to raise the federal motor fuels tax and index it to inflation.
  • Rep. Blumenauer's proposal would increase the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel five cents a year for the next five years.
  • After 2023, the federal gasoline tax would increase to 43.3 cents per gallon and the federal diesel tax would increase to 49.3 cents per gallon.
  • NATSO has long held that increasing the motor fuels tax represents the most efficient means of increasing critical infrastructure revenues.