Category Archives: news analysis

Robert Bosch Invests in TetraVue for Lidar Skills

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

In theory, TetraVue’s expertise helps to address challenges with automated vehicles encountering unexpected and dangerous obstacles during operation. TetraVue’s core technology differentiation is claimed to be their patented “light slicer” technology, which uses time and distance measurements to find optical intensities using standard CMOS sensors. Continue reading →

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Maven Expands Los Angeles Car Sharing with Chevrolet Bolt

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, has launched in Los Angeles in Maven City car sharing and the Lyft Express Drive program. Maven supplies vehicles for Lyft’s Express Drive program, providing Lyft drivers with access to weekly rentals of GM vehicles in some cities. Continue reading →

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Win, Win? GM to Sell Opel to PSA

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The combined volume of the groups could exceed current second-placed Renault-Nissan but would still be well short of market leader VW group. Continue reading →

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Affordable Used Vehicles Becoming Scarce

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Ken Zino

For consumers considering trading in older used vehicles, 2017 could be the time. The latest study predicts a record number of off-lease vehicles will fill dealer lots and that a declining number of older trade-ins will put significant upward pressure on the late model used market this year. Continue reading →

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General Motors to Sell Opel/Vauxhall and Leave Europe?

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Ken Zino

If the PSA deal goes through, it would mean GM’s presence in Europe would be limited to niche sales of Cadillac, and Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models – all of them exports. Continue reading →

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EPA – Cruze Diesel Sedan 52 MPG Highway

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Given the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal, a large question remains about its sales potential. Even in Europe with subsidized fuel prices diesel sales are dropping. In the U.S. hybrids and super-efficient gasoline powered vehicles rule the roads. Continue reading →

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Top Ten Future Collectible Cars in 2017 Production

Posted on 10 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Ten vehicles in production by automakers stand out as the likeliest to grow in value and appeal as collectible cars to enthusiasts, claims Haggerty. Continue reading →

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Pacifica Family Vehicle of Year – Midwest Auto Media Assn

Posted on 9 February 2017 by Ken Zino

As the original creator of the minivan more than 30 years ago, FCA US claims 78 firsts or innovations through the first five minivan generations. With the introduction of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid, FCA adds 37 minivan firsts to its portfolio for a total of 115 innovations in the segment – including the industry’s first minivan available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the only seven seat hybrid. in existence. Continue reading →

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Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta

Posted on 9 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The growth is impressive and part of a growing trend that threatens the traditional auto industry business model Continue reading →

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GEICO, Progressive Insurance Hit on Price Discrimination

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Consumer Watchdog has petitioned the California Department of Insurance to reject GEICO’s and Progressive’s use of occupation in raising auto insurance rates. Continue reading →

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells 9.6 Million Vehicles in 2016

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The Renault-Nissan Alliance had global sales of 9.96 million vehicles during 2016. The car group also continued its leadership in zero-emission vehicles with cumulative sales of ~425,000 electric vehicles since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, followed by … Continue reading →

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GM and Honda to Make Fuel Cells in Michigan

Posted on 6 February 2017 by Ken Zino

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) will start the auto industry’s first joint venture to “mass produce” a hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used both companies. It’s the latest example of how increasing capital costs and pressure from stock markets on overall returns are forcing unlikely alliances between competitors within the auto industry. Continue reading →

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Dieselgate: Bosch Plea-Bargain for Dirty Engines

Posted on 1 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The dieselgate plea bargain – and it looks like a real bargain – requires the approval by Judge Charles R. Breyer, who conducts the nationwide multi-district proceedings in which numerous civil law actions have been combined. Continue reading →

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President of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Keynotes SAE

Posted on 26 January 2017 by Ken Zino

Traditionally, SAE was dominated by the what were then called the Big Three Detroit auto manufacturers, more recently it has become an international forum for global automakers and suppliers. Now it’s China’s turn. Continue reading →

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NADA Celebrates Its 100-Year Anniversary

Posted on 26 January 2017 by Ken Zino

Founded in 1917, NADA was formed when a group of local dealers set out to fight Congress on levying a luxury tax on new automobiles. Continue reading →

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