Revving up profits: why car prices are rising faster than inflation

Article Abstract:

Prices for cars and pickups have risen about 12.5% between Jan-Mar 1997 with 39.2 weeks, not 28 weeks needed for a consumer to pay for a car. Factors which fueled the surge include extra expense to makers for emission controls and air bags, and the inclusion of more features such as antilock brakes.

Finance, Car leasing, Car rental, Contracts, Automobile ownership, Car ownership

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Squeezing costs: with sales lagging, automakers find novel ways to save money

Article Abstract:

Automobile manufacturers have faced flat sales since 1989, and consumers continue to complain about the high cost of new vehicles. Automakers are responding by eliminating some frills they hope buyers will not notice. Several of these changes are described.

Design and construction

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Recycling blues: rising costs threaten a popular program

Article Abstract:

Rising costs in administering curb-side recycling programs is leading some communities to consider eliminating the service. High costs are associated with inefficient collection and a decline in the prices of recycled materials.

Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Recycling industry

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