Monthly Archives: November 2016

Crossover SUV Glut – Alfa Romeo Stelvio Joins Traffic Jam

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

“The all-new Stelvio, named after one of the greatest driving roads in the world – the Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps – sets a new benchmark for the segment,” claimed Reid Bigland, Head of Alfa Romeo who was paid to say that. Continue reading →

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New Porsche 911 RSR for Le Mans and Endurance Racing

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

It will be running against Aston Martin, Ford, Ferrari and Corvette. In addition to systematic lightweight design that meets the rule minimum of 1,243 kg, the water-cooled, flat-six engine is positioned in front of the rear axle. The 4-liter is said to be extremely light with direct fuel injection as well as a rigid valve drive and is characterized by “outstanding efficiency.” The new 911 RSR will make its debut at the Daytona 24-hour race in January 2017. Continue reading →

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Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The revenge of tougher fuel economy regulations is on full display at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the Jaguar I-Pace concept – a frumpy electric vehicle that runs counter to Jaguar’s low and sleek design practices. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor America Shows Ioniq Unlimited EV

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Ioniq Unlimited will be available in California in early 2017 with no down payment in an EV market that is struggling at less than 1% of total U.S. sales of more than 17 million units annually. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Maybach Convertible Debuts at Los Angeles

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Mercedes Maybach S650 Convertible debuted today at the Los Angeles Auto show as a, deserved, limited-edition model – 300 worldwide and 75 units in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Chinese Ride Hailing Ucar Partners With BitTiger

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

It’s all part of a global race to develop a road ready self-driving car where engineering talent is in high demand. Ucar (神州专车) booked approximately 15% of car chauffeur services in China in 2015, and are backed by Alibaba. Continue reading →

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Intel: $250 Million More Investments for Autonomous Driving

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Brian Krzanich, Intel Corporation chief executive officer, today announced that Intel Capital is targeting more than $250 million of additional new investments over the next two years to make fully autonomous driving a reality. Continue reading →

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U.S. Thanksgiving: 48.7 Million Traveling. Most on Wheels

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared with last year. Continue reading →

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Collision Course – Trump, Mexico, NAFTA

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Despite what appears to be Trumps ill-informed trade views – if they are informed at all – CAR using data, not diatribes, observes that the major reason for this rapid growth of the auto industry in Mexico comes from the injection of $13.3 billion in investment to move 3.3 million units of vehicle capacity from Japan, Germany, and South Korea to Mexico Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Bolt at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will go on sale later this year with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles (383 kM) from its 60 kWh battery pack that is made in Korea. The 2016 Nissan Leaf with an optional 30 … Continue reading →

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid has 30 Miles of Range as EV

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Cadillac today announced the first 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid sedan that will go on sale in the spring of 2017, with a claimed total driving range of more than 400 miles. However, in EV mode, the CT6 plug-in can only roam 30 miles before more electrons are needed. The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is expected to have an estimated fuel economy of 65 MPGe. Continue reading →

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Porsche Consulting: Fear of Computers, Robots Rises with Age

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Forty-two percent of employees say that computers and robots have taken over tasks previously done by people in their immediate work environments over recent years. Continue reading →

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Chinese Amap to Offer Free HD Maps to Automakers

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Amap Software Co., a Chinese web mapping, navigation and location-based services provider says that it has made its HD map and data services free to automakers during the development and testing of autonomous cars. Continue reading →

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Tiny Ford EcoSport Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Ford today introduced the all-new EcoSport for North America a 2018 model compact crossover SUV with either a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine or 2-liter four-cylinder. Drivers opting for the 2.0-liter engine get 4WD as standard equipment. Continue reading →

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Porsche 911 RSR, Panamera Executive Debut at Los Angeles

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Ken Zino

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Porsche will unveil the 911 RSR racing car that is designed to compete internationally during 2017, and four so-called Panamera Executive models. Continue reading →

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