Monthly Archives: August 2016

Alfa Romeo 2017 Giulia at 2016 Monterey Car Week

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During one of the most notable auto events in North America, the 2016 Monterey Car Week will see Alfa Romeo showcase its all-new 2017 Giulia sport sedans, with ride-and-drives of the 4C Spider around the Monterey Peninsula. Continue reading →

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Y-Job 14th Car in National Historic Vehicle Register

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

In the late 1930s, General Motors Styling Section and Buick engineers built an experimental car to showcase coming advances in automotive design – the Y-Job. The 1940 Buick Y-Job is now the 14th vehicle recognized on the National Historic Vehicle … Continue reading →

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Significant Legal Implications with Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

“The introduction of autonomous vehicles may create the impetus, and indeed necessity, to enact new legislation addressing both regulatory issues and the changing liability landscape.” Continue reading →

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BMW 507 Driven by Elvis at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The BMW 507 driven by Elvis Presley while he was doing military service in Germany is restored and will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 507 disappeared for nearly 50 years, and was believed to have been lost. After almost two years of restoration work, BMW Group Classic is presenting the roadster for the first time on 21 August 2016.

Elvis Presley used the BMW 507 to drive between his home in Bad Nauheim and the U.S. Army Base in Friedberg, Southern Germany. He was often mobbed by female fans. The paintwork of the roadster was frequently daubed with messages of love painted in lipstick. Continue reading →

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Michigan, Ontario Automotive MOU – NAFTA without Mexico?

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder were in Traverse City, Michigan, this week to sign an Automotive MOU – Memorandum of Understanding – that it’s said will promote auto industry innovation. Continue reading →

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Tesla $293m Q2 Loss Far Exceeds Analyst Expectations

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Production or rather lack thereof is a now a huge issue because Tesla is supposed to start filling orders during 2017 for the less expensive Model 3 sedan that will be priced around $35,000. Continue reading →

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More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Than Gas by 2020!

Posted on 4 August 2016 by Ken Zino

There will be more public charging stations for electric vehicles in the UK than there are gas stations by the summer of 2020, according to new analysis. Continue reading →

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Power of Ridgeline Ad takes on Other Small Pickups

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

In a move clearly intended to change the image of the Ridgeline pickup from toy truck to work truck, Honda is debuting today “The Power of Ridgeline” TV spot. Continue reading →

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General Motors Student Corps in Action

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

This year, 129 students from 13 high schools in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac are working with 60 GM retirees and 13 college interns to develop teamwork, leadership skills and a community service mindset. Continue reading →

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Month of Reckoning? Ford, GM, Toyota U.S. Sales Down in July.

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Pickups and crossovers accounted for 60% of all sales last month, up 8.4% from June 2015, while passenger car sales were down 9% from a year ago to 40% of all sales. Continue reading →

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Start-Stop Expands in Spite of Cheap Gasoline

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

By 2020, Johnson Controls predicts 50% of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. will have start-stop technology. Continue reading →

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FAA Hiring Air Traffic Controllers

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions. Continue reading →

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Millennials Crave Cars

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

A new report shows that a vast majority of millennials (90%) currently own a car or have a desire to own a car. Despite the increasing prevalence of ride-sharing companies in big cities, the difference between urban and suburban millennial car ownership is small. Continue reading →

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Ferrari Q2 a Record. On Way to Another Record Year

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Net profit for Q2 was € 97 million up €21 million (+29%) due to the combined effect of strong EBIT and lower tax rate vs. previous year, partially offset by charges for Takata airbag inflator recalls Net industrial debt at €763 million was better than March 2016. Continue reading →

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ZF Takes Major Stake in Lidar Expert Ibeo

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Lidar is a key technology for autonomous driving, object recognition and accident prevention. Continue reading →

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