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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1975
Page
7
U.S. car sales in mid May hit a 14 year low with 180,423 vehicles sold May 10-20, down 28 percent from a year earlier. GM, Chrysler, Ford and AMC all reported declines, while foreign models with better mileage sold more.
GM announces a new American-built mini car to rival imports, aiming for higher fuel efficiency and smaller size than the Vega. Chairman Thomas Murphy cites a goal of a 53 percent raise in gas mileage by 1980 from 1974 cars. The unofficial Chevette is sized near a VW Rabbit, lighter than the Vega, with a 94 inch wheelbase and around 400 pounds lighter.
A Fresno delegation led by Mayor Ted C. Wills urged the California Highway Commission to make completing the Fresno freeway complex the highest priority. They cited a 20 year obligation and warned costs could rise from 29 million to 63 million for finishing Freeway 4 across the city with interchanges.
Federal official Frank G. Zarb urged motorists to comply with the 55 mph national speed limit during the three day weekend. He cited Memorial Day traffic deaths last year at 390 and noted the decline from 1973 due to the limit. Awards were to be given to California and Wyoming highway patrols for enforcement efforts. Officials said the measure saves about 100,000 barrels of oil daily if speeds stay under 55.
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