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Largest Ever Clean Air Act Fine Imposed on Marathon Oil
The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have reached a settlement with Marathon Oil Company* over Clean Air Act violations at the company’s oil and gas production operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. The settlement requires that Marathon pay a civil penalty of $64.5 million, the largest ever for violations of the Clean Air Act at stationary sources, which include downstream facilities such as oil and gas tank systems. Under the settlement agreement, Marathon will implement extensive compliance measures to achieve major reductions in harmful emissions from more than 200 facilities across the state. Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, litigation, milestones, news, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, ConocoPhillips, David M. Uhlmann, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Mitigating Climate Change, Ken Zino, Marathon Oil Clean Air Act violations, Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Justice Department
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NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert on Faulty Replacement Airbags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that used car buyers and owners need to be aware of cheap, substandard replacement air bag inflators that can cause death or serious injury in a crash. In the last year, three people have been killed and two people have suffered life-altering, disfiguring injuries due to these faulty aftermarket replacement air bag inflators. Continue reading
Posted in aftermarket, auto news, fools 'n frauds, news analysis, quality, safety
Tagged airbag fatalities or serious injuries, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Homeland Security Investigations office, Ken Zino, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, NHTSA Consumer Alert on Replacement airbags
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New MG HS SUV Debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The outgoing HS SUV has been immensely popular,” said David Allison, Head of Product and Planning at MG Motor UK. “However, the new SE and Trophy models raise the bar with even more equipment and functionality, a distinctive MG appearance that sets the HS apart from other SUVs and a choice of advanced petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains. This strong MG all-rounder is now adding even more to its game.” Continue reading
Stellantis Sales Up in EU for First Half of 2024
“We will sustain our growth by seizing opportunities and managing disruptions,” said Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe. “With our solid market position, strategic partnerships, and robust product lineup, we enter the year’s second half with strong momentum. Continue reading
Toyota Joins IONNA EV Charging Network in North America
IONNA and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM) said today announced that Toyota has joined seven other automakers as an investor in IONNA* to support the build-out of its charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across North America. This … Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BMW, general motors, honda, hyundai, IONNA, Ken Zino, kia, mercedes-benz, Stellantis, Ted Ogawa, toyota
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Global Automakers in the US Out-Build Detroit 3 During 2023
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and Autos Drive America in their 2024 Economic Impact Report say that during 2023, for the first time, international automakers in the United States out-produced the Detroit 3 automakers. Last year, Autos Drive America’s members produced 4.9 million light vehicles in the U.S. compared to 4.6 million produced by the Detroit 3. In total, last year 8.7 million new vehicles were sold in 9401 international nameplate dealership franchises, accounting for 57% of all new vehicle sales in 2023. Continue reading
VW Group – €2.6 Billion Exposure Over EV Plant Closing
In an ad hoc release late yesterday, the Volkswagen Group slashed its annual financial results forecast over the costs of the potential shutting down of an Audi EV plant in Brussels. In total, this will lead to a “burden on the operating result of up to €2.6 billion in the 2024 financial year.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, electric vehicles, financial results, labor issues, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged AUDI AG, Audi Brussels EV plant, Audi Q8 e-tron, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, EV Grumblings, Ken Zino, Volkswagen AG
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Biden Administration – $1.6B in Semiconductor Manufacturing
The US Department of Commerce today published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to open a competition for new research and development (R&D) activities that it said will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for semiconductor advanced packaging. The CHIPS for America program predicts that up to $1.6 billion in funding will go to five R&D areas. These were first outlined in the vision for the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP). Through potential cooperative agreements, CHIPS for America would make several awards of ~$150 million federal funding per award in each research area. Continue reading
Posted in economy, electronics, manufacturing, milestones, news, news analysis, shows and events, software defined vehicles
Tagged advanced node chips, Arati Prabhakar, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, CHIPS for America, Ken Zino, National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, US Department of Commerce, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
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Biden Administration Sets Job Creation Record at 15.7 million
“Too many Americans are still feeling squeezed by the cost of the living. I’m fighting to lower costs by taking on corporate price gouging, capping the cost of insulin and prescription drugs, and calling on Congress to lower rent by building 2 million new homes. Congressional Republicans have a different vision that sides with billionaires and special interests and will supercharge inflation. They’ll impose high consumer tariffs that will cost middle class families thousands of dollars each year, give a giant tax cut to the wealthy, repeal the Affordable Care Act, and allow big corporations to keep ripping off Americans. While they fight for Park Avenue, I’ll keep fighting for working families like the ones I grew up with in Scranton,” said President Biden in a White House statement. Continue reading
Posted in economy, labor issues, news, news analysis, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Biden-nomics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Joseph Biden, Julie Su, June 2024 Unemployment rates, Ken Zino, US June employment report
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Chinese Light Vehicle Market Recuperating In May
During May 2024, the Chinese Light Vehicle (LV) market showed a firm uptick with continuous structural optimization, according to an analysis and data released by the respected GlobalData consultancy.* Within the LV segment, Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales, influenced by the … Continue reading
CDK Cyberattacks Wound June US Light Vehicle Sales
“Although the industry has become accustomed to dealing with adversity in recent years, the CDK cyberattack was another curve ball that disrupted activity on a number of levels during June. Many dealers that use CDK’s software found it difficult to conduct normal business operations, although reports suggest that workarounds were found in many cases,” said David Oakley, Manager, Americas Sales Forecasts, GlobalData. Continue reading
Stellantis Adds Another $55 Million to Archer Aviation
“Few things rival the excitement of seeing a dream take flight. I applaud the innovation, expertise and hard work of the engineering and manufacturing teams from Stellantis and Archer,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “With this additional investment in Archer, we remain on course for a future where freedom of mobility extends beyond today’s roads.” Continue reading
Posted in aviation, economy, electric vehicles, environment, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, transportation
Tagged Adam Goldstein, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, eVTOL aircraft, Ken Zino, NYSE: ACHR, NYSE: STLA
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Ford Motor Recalls More than 550,000 F-150 Pickups
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 550,000 2014 model F-150 vehicles, the National High Traffic Safety Administration said today. A loss of the signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear at any vehicle speed. A downshift to first gear without warning could result in a loss of vehicle control, obviously increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading
First Gen Four BMW 1 Series Made in Leipzig
The first of the fourth-generation BMW 1 Series came off the production line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig today. BMW said it was a 120 model in Alpine White for a customer in Germany.* The new BMW 1 Series is due for market launch in October 2024. When first introduced in 2007, the 1-series was a successful bet that a small hatchback doesn’t need to equate to cheap. Continue reading

IIHS Pooh-Poohs Merits of Partial Automation Systems
“Everything we’re seeing tells us that partial automation is a convenience feature like power windows or heated seats rather than a safety technology,” said IIHS President David Harkey. Continue reading →