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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1977
Page
5
At home auto maintenance can save time and money but risks injury. Wear goggles under the car and use jack stands not bumper jacks. Let the engine cool before work and avoid jewelry ties or loose clothing near moving parts. Keep batteries proper, ventilate the area, and never smoke during car work. Carbon monoxide risk from running engines in enclosed spaces.
The National Automobile Dealers Assoc reports rising ownership costs despite better fuel economy. Fixed costs such as insurance and license fees drive 1976 increases, with Hertz and AAA figures showing higher per mile costs and rising total outlays across maintenance, loans, and depreciation.
Arizona drivers could have saved at least 12 million gallons of gasoline worth about 7 million dollars in 1976 if tires were kept inflated. The Tire Industry Safety Council cites that properly inflated tires boost mileage about five percent and reduce tread wear and oil use.
The curved dash Oldsmobile became the first mass produced American automobile marketed in 1900 with about 400 models sold at 650 dollars. Designer Ransom E. Olds led its creation, and its simple design aided early production line methods. Sales declined after 1905 as Olds shifted to pricier models.
Auto manufacturers and dealers say under 30 buyers now supply 35 percent of new car sales and 45 percent of van sales, with many in the 30 to 40 range sharing youth market interests. Ford launches Go Fun Truckin' With Ford test ads in Southern California, aiming to roll out nationwide after summer.
Automotive Information Council predicts U.S. vehicle sales may top 15 million in 1977 driven by a surge in vans and light trucks. Domestic truck and van sales rose 17 percent in the first five months, with vans and light trucks making up 75 percent of those figures as more buyers choose personal transport options.
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