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New Vehicle Transaction Prices Continue to Soar in U.S.
The collateral damage is the consumer as transaction prices for new vehicles continue to climb – AutoCrat Continue reading
Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90
Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90 Continue reading
New 2027 VW ID. Tiguan Debuts in October
Volkswagen AG (VOW.F) said today that it is continuing its naming strategy with its next model: following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, the new ID. Tiguan will arrive in European markets in the beginning of 2027. The new ID. … Continue reading
Trump’s New Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You ~$600!
The Trump mis-administration’s final rule today lowering fuel economy standards for passenger cars will increase costs for drivers currently stuck spending over $1.5 billion a day on gasoline. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, AutoInformed Editorial, economy, energy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, news analysis, opinions, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, Trump’s New Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You ~$600!, Twitter now X @KenAutoinformed
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Rivian Automotive Recall for ~100,000 Bad Rearview Cameras
Rivian Automotive is recalling ~100,000 vehicles because the rearview camera image may be obstructed. Continue reading
CARB Adopts Rules Supporting Use of E15 Gasoline
California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopts amendments to gasoline regulations to support the availability and use of E15 fuel Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, customer satisfaction, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, CARB rules support use of E15, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, Twitter now X @KenAutoinformed
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Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record!
Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, economy, energy, opinions, prices, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged aaa, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, Twitter now X @KenAutoinformed
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ACEA – Hybrids Top August EU Car Registrations
Hybrid-electric vehicles again ranked as the most popular powertrain choice amongst buyers during August 2026. Battery-electric cars accounted for 21.7% of new EU car registrations. Continue reading
Volkswagen Debuts In-Vehicle Gaming on Some 2027 Models
Volkswagen said today that it is introducing N-Dream’s AirConsole in-car gaming platform on some 2027 vehicles. This is the first mass market automotive brand in the US to offer gaming Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, electronics, milestones, mobility company, opinions, people, shows and events, software defined vehicles
Tagged Anthony Cliquot, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, KPIT Technologies, PAC-MAN™, Twitter now X @KenAutoinformed, Volkswagen Debuts N-Dream In-Vehicle Gaming
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September 2026 Light Vehicle Production Forecast So-So
As the Iran war continues with limited options for the Trump mis-administration, Mobility Global [Formerly GlobalData and a frequent associate with J.D. Power – AutoCrat.] notes that global auto industry is still surviving the fallout from the ongoing and expanding Iran War, with higher oil prices adding inflation pressure, disrupting supply chains. This, of course, increases the risk of extensive negative economic consequences for many countries, and people. Continue reading
November Michigan Ballot Proposals – UAW Con and Pro
“Nothing has shaped the current corrupt state of our government like the rise of corporate money and influence,” said UAW President Shawn Fain on the Union’s endorsement of Proposal 2. “Billionaires and corporations are pouring billions of dollars into our elections in America this year alone. They do it to rig the system in their favor, and working-class families pay the price.” Continue reading
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Tagged 2026 Michigan ballot proposals, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, League of Women Voters Michigan, The rise of corporate money and influence corrupting government, UAW President Shawn Fain, X @KenAutoinformed
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GM launches OnStar Fleet Intelligence Platform with AI
GM OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform uses AI Continue reading →