GM Announces 1977 Price Increases On Base Cars
General Motors chairman Thomas A. Murphy told dealers base car wholesale prices will rise an average 216 dollars, with retail up about 269 dollars from 1976 models. Prices vary 23 to 108 dollars by model, and option costs rise about 6.2 percent. Despite higher materials and labor costs, GM seeks moderate price changes and relies on efficiency and new models to sustain profitability.
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Brake performance and stopping distances explained
The article explains modern brakes provide safe margins for many miles but cannot stop a car instantly. It notes stopping from 10 mph in about five feet and from 60 mph near 200 feet, with 38 feet traveled each second and a reaction-time gap. It clarifies braking limits and the impact of driver reaction.
Tire care and GM fuel economy push for 1977 models
The article urges safe tire choices and proper inflation, stressing matching tire size and type, rear placement of new tires, and regular rotation. It notes free brake checks at 700 Superior Muffler dealers and discusses GM's 1977 fuel economy goals, predicting an average 18.3 mpg amid stricter emissions and California standards.
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Consumer Tire Guide
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Pueblo
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Estes argues tech limits curb fuel economy versus tighter emissions
Sir Estes notes lighter weight models and other non emission related gains improved results, but 1907 fuel economy would suffer under stricter limits. He says without new tech or catalytic converter advances, achieving 27.5 mpg by 1985 would require drastic vehicle size and variety reductions. GM’s 1976 EPA mpg averages 16.6.
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