(Nissan)
Leaf leading Volt in sales; will raise price
Nissan is charging ahead in electric vehicle sales, selling 4,134 of its battery-powered Leafs so far this year. Chevrolet, by comparison, has sold 2,745 of its Volt car, an extended-range plug-in hybrid. Leaf sales are helped by a lower cost -- a sticker price starting at $33,630 compared with the Volt's $41,000. However, Nissan is raising the base price of the 2012 model-year Leaf to $35,200. The company says that's due to added standard features, including a battery warmer, heated steering wheel and front and rear heated seats. The company also will include a fast-charging port if customers opt for the SL trim level, which starts at $37,250.
--The Associated Press
(General Motors)
OnStar now available for non-GM vehicles
The OnStar FMV -- an aftermarket rearview mirror loaded with the General Motors OnStar system -- is now on sale at Best Buy stores, giving non-GM vehicle owners a chance to tap into the popular communications service. The $300-device can be added to vehicles from automakers such as Toyota, Ford, Honda and Nissan. Installation is $75 and service plans start at $18.95 a month or $199 a year. The product soon will also be available at Fry's Electronics and other retailers.
--The Associated Press
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