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Will Lexus do a zero percent financing?

Will Lexus do a zero percent financing?The credit crunch has caused tremors across the world. One of the most affected by this phenomenon is the automobile industry. The sales of automobiles has seen a dramatic fall and this has been a cause of concern for many automobile manufacturers. To counter the effects of the credit dryness, top auto makers are coming up with various incentives to offer the customers what they think it will revive flagging sales.

Zero percent financing is one such option offered to those who do not have a lot of cash on hand. For those who are willing to pay full upfront, manufacturers are giving a discount on the price.

Toyota is one of the top automobile manufacturers and is facing a sharp decrease in its sales. Days when one couldn’t get any discounts on the tag price are gone. However even Toyota is witnessing the repercussions of the credit crunch and is having problems clearing its inventory. Hence it has decided to offer zero percent financing on eleven models for term period ranging from 3 years to 5 years. However, the Lexus brand is not included in this list and there is no indication if it will be in the future.

Which Car Runs on Compressed Air?

Compressed Air is another revolutionary alternative for regular fuel.
Currently there are many leading car manufacturing companies who are designing and making this ground breaking, innovative and cost effective compressed air cars, however there is no yet any model in serial production. However some companies like Air Car Factories South Africa, MDI and TaTa Motors are developing and testing cars on Compressed Air.

Which state has the worst drivers?

You live in America and you want to know which state has the worst drivers. Well, you can see here the complete list of states and how their drivers are good (bad). This data are based on GMAC Insurance””s annual National Driver Test and research they do regularly. You can there took the test yourself and try to help your state get higher score. Officially best drivers are in Oregon and worst are in Rhode Island.

How did your state score?
Rank State Score Rank State Score
1 Oregon 90.6 27 Arkansas 83.8
2 Washington 88.2 28 Virginia 83.5
3 Vermont 87.5 29 Arizona 83.4
4 Idaho 87.3 30 Georgia 83.2
4 South Dakota 87.3 30 Louisiana 83.2
6 Montana 87.2 32 North Carolina 83.1
7 Nebraska 87 32 Maine 83.1
8 Kansas 86.8 34 Ohio 83
9 Iowa 86.7 35 Oklahoma 82.9
10 Wyoming 86.2 36 Alabama 82.8
11 Wisconsin 86.1 37 Missouri 82.7
12 Minnesota 86 37 Delaware 82.7
13 Alaska 85.8 39 Nevada 82.6
14 California 85.6 40 South Carolina 82.3
15 Indiana 85.2 40 Florida 82.3
15 Colorado 85.2 42 Pennsylvania 82.1
17 Michigan 85.1 43 New Mexico 81.5
18 North Dakota 85 44 Connecticut 80.9
19 West Virginia 84.8 45 Hawaii 80.7
20 Utah 84.5 46 Maryland 79.5
21 Mississippi 84.4 47 New York 79.4
22 Illinois 84.3 48 New Jersey 78.6
23 Tennessee 84.2 48 Massachusetts 78.6
24 Texas 84 50 District of Columbia 76.5
24 Kentucky 84 51 Rhode Island 75.1
26 New Hampshire 83.9

Source: GMAC Insurance