General Motors has put an official price tag on the long-awaited Chevy Volt. The electric car will have a base price of $41,000, but is also eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500. GM dealers in California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington DC can take pre-orders now for delivery beginning later this year. The Volt is expected to go over 200 miles on a gallon of gas. Source Link
The economy is looking up for those ready to equip America’s youngsters for their return to the classroom. Nearly three out of 10 consumers surveyed say they plan to spend more this year on back-to-school shopping as compared with last year. About one in three say they’ll shop using smart phones and social networking sites to locate bargains for back-to-school. Source Link
Could America’s most popular television show be poised to replace its entire cast? That’s the rumor getting more traction as a former executive producer of “American Idol” is returning to the show for the next season. “Idol” is looking for someone to fill the seat of former judge Simon Cowell, but producer Nigel Lythgoe has previously said he’d like to see the entire panel of judges replaced to spice up the show. Source Link
The economy is looking up for those ready to equip America’s youngsters for their return to the classroom. Nearly three out of 10 consumers surveyed say they plan to spend more this year on back-to-school shopping as compared with last year. About one in three say they’ll shop using smart phones and social networking sites to locate bargains for back-to-school. Source Link
Could America’s most popular television show be poised to replace its entire cast? That’s the rumor getting more traction as a former executive producer of “American Idol” is returning to the show for the next season. “Idol” is looking for someone to fill the seat of former judge Simon Cowell, but producer Nigel Lythgoe has previously said he’d like to see the entire panel of judges replaced to spice up the show. Source Link
