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Must See! Virtual Viral Tour of Mercedes Museum
Alongside the “magical installations, the highly dynamic clip casts a spell of enchantment on the viewer with flight sequences that top anything seen to date,” in the hyperbolic view of the communications department. Continue reading
Posted in electronics, marketing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, drones, Kenneth Zino, Mercedes-Benz Museum
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Rolls-Royce on CS Rolls’ Record Run in a Wright Flyer
Among the spectators on the cliffs were Rolls’ parents, Lord and Lady Llangattock, and his sister and brother-in-law, Sir John and Lady Shelley. He was in a Wright Flier. Continue reading
Auto Assembly Plant Restarts – Yes, Maybe and Unknown
FCA, GM, and Volkswagen announced planned to restart production at four plants during the week of 31 May 2020. Continue reading
Hershey Swap Meet Cancelled!
With ongoing COVID-19 concerns and Pennsylvania’s legal constraints on more than 25 people gathering, the Hershey Region Chapter, has just said (30 May) on their Facebook page that the enduring event of 65 years taking place at the beginning of October is cancelled. Continue reading
Chevrolet Launches Bolt EV Academy Video Series
The online series explains several of the Bolt EV’s unique features, driving tips and how-tos. For future Bolt EV drivers, the series will allegedly illustrate “just how fun, easy and convenient it is to live with an electric vehicle “ as explained by the engineers and experts who brought the Bolt EV to life. Continue reading
Unions Protest Nissan Closure of Catalan Factories
The unions claim that in Europe there is a firm commitment to a New Green Deal, with a direct injection of one hundred billion euros and a private contribution of 250,000 million more. An important part will go to sustainable mobility. They feel that Nissan is missing an opportunity to get support for a shift towards electric vehicles, smart driving, and shared mobility. Continue reading
Honda Sets Records for Auto Production in China
The Trump Administration denied there was problem. In fact, President said that Covid would go away by April. And even now is falsely maintaining that its response could not have been better as unemployment is approaching Great Depression levels and more than 100,000 people have died… Continue reading
5-Liters of Fun – Mustang Mach 1 a Go for 2021
The fastback that debuted during the muscle car era in 1960s – as a cut-rate version of the Boss or Shelby – returns for global buyers. It will have a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine with performance to match but is no longer the cheap fast Mustang that made it a legend. Well, fast it will be, price is another matter to be announced. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, performance
Tagged 2021 Mustang Mach 1, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Nissan Posts -¥671.2 Billion Loss for Fiscal Year 2019
During fiscal year 2019, consolidated net revenue declined to ¥9.8789 trillion yen, resulting in an operating loss of ¥40.5 billion yen and a net loss1 of -¥ 671.2 billion. This includes costs associated with restructuring and impairments of ¥603.0 billion as Nissan tried to improve operational and efficiency improvements. Free cash flow for the automotive business was, gulp, negative -¥641.0 billion. Continue reading
Rolls-Royce, Daimler Truck to Develop Stationary Fuel-Cells
The Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit plans to rely on these fuel-cell systems from the planned joint venture – as well as Daimler’s experience in the emergency power generators it develops and distributes for data centers under the MTU product and solution brand. Continue reading
Draining the Swamp – California, 22 States Sue to Stop Trump Emissions Rollback Citing Economic, Health and Climate Goals
The California Air Resources Board helped develop the original 2012 rules and is represented in this case by the California Attorney General. Trump is among global warming deniers, a position – as usual – that has no basis in fact but is funded by lobbying groups for those who benefit from exploiting fossil fuels. Continue reading
Renault, Nissan Motor, Mitsubishi Slice, Dice World by Brand
The member companies plan to build on existing Alliance “benefits” in areas such as joint purchasing by using their respective positions and geographic strengths to support their partners’ business development. The three companies of the Alliance will cover all vehicle segments and technologies globally, while increasing their respective competitiveness. By implementing the plan, Nissan aims to achieve a 5% operating profit margin and a sustainable global market share of 6% by the end of fiscal year 2023, including proportionate contributions from its 50% equity joint venture in China. Continue reading
Risks Versus Odds Versus “WE the People”
It appears that large sub-segments of the U.S.population are anti-science, anti-vaccine or is that dumb and proud of it? They are putting other people at risk. Continue reading
Posted in environment, fools 'n frauds, people, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19 Risks, Kenneth Zino
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Canada Contracts GM to Make 10 Million Face Masks
Canada received its Medical Device Establishment License on April 22 and the company built and installed the mask making machinery, sourced materials and trained its workers in approximately one month. Continue reading
Posted in environment, manufacturing, milestones, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19, gm canada, Kenneth Zino
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US International Trade Deficit Soars in April to $50 Billion
The US international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $49.4 billion in April from $42.3 billion in, as exports and imports saw their largest monthly declines in history. It is the latest indicator that economy is struggling during the COVID-19 crisis according to Commerce Department data. The bad news increases if you consider the unemployment crisis. Continue reading →