This has got to be the most outrageous efing program out there! Why on earth would anybody subsidize the most greenhouse gas generating vehicles on the road? I don't normally get wound up on things like this, but I just can't believe it. Here's more money to Shell & Exxon, because GM does have to pick up the price tag on the difference between retail & $1.99. This is just unreal. More gas guzzlers, more pollution, and more proffits for big oil companies, more dangerous roads with drivers who don't care & drive trucks big enough to pulverize tiny fuel efficent honda's & vw's.
Sorry but I just ahd to vent & sorry about any poor spelling.
~ryan
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General Motors (GM) launches its gas-rebate promotion in California and Florida to help drivers save money and reduce their gas expenses, particularly those who mostly prefer fuel-thirsty SUVs and trucks. Dubbed as the “GM Fuel Price Protection Program,” it guarantees GM customers to pay only $1.99 gas rate when they purchase selected 2006 and 2007 GM full-size and mid-size car models (eligibility of vehicles may differ from California to Florida).
The entire process is tracked by the onboard OnStar navigation system. OnStar records customers' estimated fuel usage each month as well as the mileage rating for their vehicles. Customers will receive a monthly credit in form of a prepaid card for the difference between the average price per gallon of premium fuel in their state for an unlimited number of miles and the $1.99 gas price protection cap.
Credits are good until December 31, 2007 and may be used for purchases at any location that accepts MasterCard. Customers can calculate their potential savings based on their selected vehicle by logging on to Fuelprotection.com. TV, radio, print and interactive ads cover its promotion.
The program promotes some of the heaviest and thirstiest cars on the market such as the popular Hummer H2 and H3, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon. GM hopes the measure will also help consumers focus on some of the company's more fuel-efficient vehicles, Buick Lucerne and Chevrolet Impala, which are also eligible for the program.
Sorry but I just ahd to vent & sorry about any poor spelling.
~ryan
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General Motors (GM) launches its gas-rebate promotion in California and Florida to help drivers save money and reduce their gas expenses, particularly those who mostly prefer fuel-thirsty SUVs and trucks. Dubbed as the “GM Fuel Price Protection Program,” it guarantees GM customers to pay only $1.99 gas rate when they purchase selected 2006 and 2007 GM full-size and mid-size car models (eligibility of vehicles may differ from California to Florida).
The entire process is tracked by the onboard OnStar navigation system. OnStar records customers' estimated fuel usage each month as well as the mileage rating for their vehicles. Customers will receive a monthly credit in form of a prepaid card for the difference between the average price per gallon of premium fuel in their state for an unlimited number of miles and the $1.99 gas price protection cap.
Credits are good until December 31, 2007 and may be used for purchases at any location that accepts MasterCard. Customers can calculate their potential savings based on their selected vehicle by logging on to Fuelprotection.com. TV, radio, print and interactive ads cover its promotion.
The program promotes some of the heaviest and thirstiest cars on the market such as the popular Hummer H2 and H3, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon. GM hopes the measure will also help consumers focus on some of the company's more fuel-efficient vehicles, Buick Lucerne and Chevrolet Impala, which are also eligible for the program.