John Mann’s fuel costs have almost doubled in recent months, and the owner of Buffalo, N.Y.-based 1-2-3 Delivery may have to his raise prices to keep up. With 52 delivery vans and three large trucks, Mann, like so many other small-business owners, has been hit hard at the pump.
If you’re worried about absorbing higher fuel costs in your business this summer, it might be time to think about trading in some of your vehicles for cars that get better gas mileage. CNNMoney.com picks the most fuel-efficient cars in five categories. The article also includes easy ways to pinch a few pennies when you’re picking out a new car, like opting for a smaller V-6 engine over a V-8 and passing up the four-wheel or all-wheel drive option.
Posted by Shannon McRae on May 1, 2006 07:16 AM