-
Recent Posts
- MBUSA Recalls 30,000 Vehicles for Brake Hose Failures
- Ram 1500 Recall for Bad Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Cause of Ongoing Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Fires Unknown
- Americans Directly Link Affordability Concerns to Trade Policy
- Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist
- Volvo Cars Research Shows Equal Protection for Men, Women
- Editorial – To The Republic For Which Our Flag Stands
- Chevrolet Tweaks 2027 Trax and Trailblazer
- DNC Sues Trump for Illegally Using Taxpayer Dollars on Partisan Political Propaganda
- Seven Unions Want Bans on Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks
- BTS – Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon!
- BMW Group Testing Hydrogen Combustion Engine Truck
- Trump Mis-Administration August 2026 Trade Deficit up $12.7B
- U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises
- Milestones – One Million BMW Ms at Plant Munich
Recent Comments
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist
- NHTSA on Steering Loss – Ford Recalls F-Series Trucks
- AAA on AAA – August 20 Gasoline Prices Highest Ever!
- Nissan Motor on Nissan Posts ¥77.9B Profit in Q1 of Japanese Fiscal Year
- Jeff Badman on Ford Motor Recalls 850,000 Vehicles for Sudden Stalling
Archives
Meta
Category Archives: economy
BTS – Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon!
Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon Continue reading
Trump Mis-Administration August 2026 Trade Deficit up $12.7B
Year-over-year, the average goods and services deficit increased $25.4 billion from the three months ending in August 2025. Continue reading
U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises
“Unemployment in the transportation sector was higher than the overall unemployment. BLS reports that the U.S. unemployment rate in September 2026 was 4% or 0.7 percentage points below the transportation sector rate Continue reading
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
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
Leave a comment
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
Leave a comment
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
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
TRUMPED! AAA – Pump Prices Continue Rising
Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas or President Trump’s losing war against Iran, as well as other policy failures Gas prices are now they were during spring 2026. The trend is clear; the national average is about to reach this year’s record high of $4.56 set on 21 May 21. The all-time high for the national average is $5.01 set on 14 June 2022. Passing it appears certain. – AutoCrat Continue reading
Posted in economy, energy, news analysis, prices, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Council of Foreign Relations, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, mid-east wars, national average for a gallon of fuel, Trumpoline, X @KenAutoinformed
Leave a comment
Michigan Governor Whitmer Against Trump Tariffs in WSJ
“A strong economy requires a trade policy that works with our partners, brings supply chains home and makes life affordable,” wrote Governor Whitmer. “That’s why I recently called the president to relay how the ever-changing tariff policy is hurting Michigan businesses and families. We need to be smart and strategic about trade policy, and lower costs so we can bring back American manufacturing.” Continue reading
Oil Prices Rocketing As Trump’s War Fails
“The war seems likely to continue, stockpiles are depleted, and Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure are becoming “more successful.” To boot, the Houthis appear poised to control access to the Red Sea, Harrell said. Oil flows remain depressed as traffic through Hormuz is still far below pre-war levels, and the administration’s attempts to boost supplies elsewhere have failed to make up the shortfall,” said Harrell. Continue reading
Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, customer satisfaction, economy, news, news analysis, prices, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged AutoInformed news, autoinformed.com, Diesel fuel prices, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino writing as AutoCrat, Strait of Hormuz, TrumpFlation, Twitter now X @KenAutoinformed
Leave a comment
Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist
Gas prices remain at record highs for autumn. Continue reading →