Category Archives: people

Screw US Workers! Trade Policy Fails Again

Posted on 7 July 2015 by Ken Zino

Imports of auto parts, engines, vehicles through May 2015 increased to $112,315,000, a dismal job-destroying record. May at $29,462,000 was a record as well. Continue reading →

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To Betsy Ross on Flag Day

Posted on 14 June 2015 by Ken Zino

According to American legend via the Library of Congress, in June 1776, George Washington commissioned Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, to create a flag for a new nation in anticipation of the coming declaration of our independence. Continue reading →

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Stefan Sielaff to Head Bentley Design. Donckerwolke Out

Posted on 4 June 2015 by Ken Zino

In April after Ford Motor unveiled the Lincoln Continental concept at the New York Auto Show, Donckerwolke in a post on his Facebook page calledout the 2016 Continental plagiarism. “I would have called it a Flying Spur concept and kept the four round lights,” he wrote. Continue reading →

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Road Rage – Texters Scorned the Most by other Drivers

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Ken Zino

According to a new survey just released the “Texter” generated the most fury of fellow drivers, earning the scorn of 26% of Americans contributing to the Road Rage problem. Continue reading →

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MI Proposal 1 on Roads, aka Prostitution 1, Resoundingly Defeated. All Politicians involved Need to Resign Now

Posted on 6 May 2015 by Ken Zino

All the politicians involved in this irresponsible pork-ridden fiasco should resign immediately – including local government officials who subsequently supported this sham because they would benefit from the pork – because they are clearly not representing the voters and above all are clearly and arrogantly out of touch with them. Continue reading →

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Social Media Overkill? Honda HR-V to add Ten Selfie Cameras

Posted on 31 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Honda claims this is an important segment to address because one-third of all photos taken by people aged 18–24 are selfies, with more than one million selfies taken each day. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Ban Lifted. Kurt Bush can Return to Racing

Posted on 11 March 2015 by Ken Zino

The NASCAR ban of driver Kurt Busch has been lifted. He is eligible to return to NASCAR racing under indefinite probation subject to “mandatory requirements that include but are not limited to participation in a treatment program and full compliance with any judicial requirements placed upon him.” Continue reading →

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US Population to Grow More Slowly In Future

Posted on 3 March 2015 by Ken Zino

U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly in future decades than it did in the previous century. A total population of 319 million in 2014 is projected to reach the 400 million in 2051 and 417 million in 2060. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Suspends Kurt Busch for Abusing Girl Friend

Posted on 20 February 2015 by Ken Zino

It was the latest example of professional sports crime, but given the NFL’s, the NCAA’s and local police agencies flagrant ignoring of domestic violence and other criminal actions, sanctioning bodies and so-called law enforcement agencies – under heavy media and blog scrutiny – are changing their previous look the other way attitudes. Continue reading →

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Speedway Motorsports Shuffles Top Executives

Posted on 11 February 2015 by Ken Zino

Speedway Motorsports is a marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports in the United States. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following tracks: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

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Tom Brady Refuses Chevrolet Colorado as Super Bowl MVP. Pickup Goes to Malcolm Butler

Posted on 10 February 2015 by Ken Zino

AutoInformed is not sure what to think about this, given the NFL’s record on truth telling, prevarication and coverups. Brady being a class guy? Chevy getting a double bite of the P.R. apple for GM and the Patriots? Brady doesn’t want or need the truck, or want to pay taxes on it? Continue reading →

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GM U.S. January Sales up 18% on Trucks

Posted on 3 February 2015 by Ken Zino

The gains were largely the result of booming truck and crossover demand. Year-over-year pickup deliveries increased 42%, following last month’s 43% increase. Large pickup sales were up 22% and more than 8000 all-new mid-size trucks were delivered. GM is the only U.S.-based automaker competing in this segment that Ford once dominated with its now abandoned Ranger. Continue reading →

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Michael Winkler New President, CEO of Bentley Motors

Posted on 28 January 2015 by Ken Zino

The Americas region is the largest Bentley market in the world, delivering 3,186 cars during 2014, up from the 2013 number of 3,140. This accounted for 29% of total global deliveries. There are 53 Bentley dealerships throughout the Americas, with the corporate headquarters based in Herndon, Virginia. Continue reading →

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Liam Dwyer Quits US Marines for Mazda Racing Ride

Posted on 21 January 2015 by Ken Zino

Dwyer was competing in only his second professional race, and he was doing it with an artificial leg, having been injured while serving as a U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant in Afghanistan just three years previously. Continue reading →

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Shell Fined for Selling Bogus Fuels

Posted on 20 January 2015 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, today announced a settlement with three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations. The illegal acts included selling gasoline and diesel fuel that did not conform to federal standards. Continue reading →

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