Category Archives: economy

Toyota Motor Q2 FY 2027 Results – First Growth in Three Years!

Posted on 5 November 2026 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor posted Q2 FY2027 results that showed Operating Income at ¥2.2 trillion – the first increase in three years. Continue reading →

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UAW Voters Persuasive in Trump Mid-Term Rout!

Posted on 4 November 2026 by Ken Zino

UAW Voters Persuasive in Trump Mid-Term Rout! Continue reading →

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GM Q3 2026 Net $3.3B. More Share Buybacks Coming

Posted on 20 October 2026 by Ken Zino

GM Q3 2026 Net $3.3B. More Share Buybacks Coming Continue reading →

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Toyota Installs Two Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Ontario CA

Posted on 20 October 2026 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) North America’s Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) division is progress in fueling improvements for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks as it works to bring these changes to Toyota’s commercial fleets in the U.S. Production Toyota-powered trucks are expected to … Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist

Posted on 9 October 2026 by Ken Zino

Gas prices remain at record highs for autumn. Continue reading →

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BTS – Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon!

Posted on 7 October 2026 by Ken Zino

Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration August 2026 Trade Deficit up $12.7B

Posted on 6 October 2026 by Ken Zino

Year-over-year, the average goods and services deficit increased $25.4 billion from the three months ending in August 2025. Continue reading →

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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises

Posted on 2 October 2026 by Ken Zino

“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 →

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New Vehicle Transaction Prices Continue to Soar in U.S.

Posted on 30 September 2026 by Ken Zino

The collateral damage is the consumer as transaction prices for new vehicles continue to climb – AutoCrat Continue reading →

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Trump’s New Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You ~$600!

Posted on 28 September 2026 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record!

Posted on 24 September 2026 by Ken Zino

Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat. Continue reading →

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ACEA – Hybrids Top August EU Car Registrations

Posted on 24 September 2026 by Ken Zino

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 →

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September 2026 Light Vehicle Production Forecast So-So

Posted on 22 September 2026 by Ken Zino

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 →

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California Keeps Growing as It Cuts Climate Emissions Again

Posted on 21 September 2026 by Ken Zino

The science behind climate change is unassailable. California has tracked the impacts of climate change on the state for more than two decades finding rapidly accelerating effects. With the increasing severity and frequency of drought, wildfire, extreme heat, and other impacts, I personally observed during decades or working and traveling there and elsewhere nationally or internationally that  climate change is real and precipitously worsening. – AutoCrat. Continue reading →

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Vehicle Affordability Still Worrying Despite Wage Increases

Posted on 17 September 2026 by Ken Zino

“While wage growth is good news for consumers impacted by inflation and high gas prices, vehicle affordability continues to be a strong concern,” said AEG senior consultant Cristina Benton, Ph.D. “Consumers are increasingly gravitating toward more affordable vehicle models, pressured by average new vehicle transaction prices holding at or near $50,000 since late 2022. This trend is exacerbated by household budgets that remain squeezed by rising costs for housing, health care, insurance, groceries, and gas.” Continue reading →

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