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Mazda, Toyota Building 2022 Corolla Cross in Alabama
Alabama, aside from its history of racism and white supremacy, is a right to work*” (for less?) state, which means workers don’t have to be unionized.** Want to bet the Mazda will be a crossover, with maybe a sub-line for a hybrid and or EV? Toyota is vehemently lobbying against the Biden Administration’s ambitious Build Back Better plan that has a provision for made in American by union workers to be eligible for substantial taxpayer-subsidized EV subsidies. This is part of a forward-thinking strategic plan to create middle-class jobs and benefits from the Administration that was put in place by a majority of voters to rid our democracy of the treasonous former Administration still being led from Trump Castle in Mar-a-Lago (Mar-a-Lardo?) that promoted the January 6 insurrection attempt to take over the US Capital and overturn the Presidential election, aka Big Lie that is the ongoing core (rotten) of the Republican party.
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Shareholders Vote to Spin-off of Daimler Truck, Rename Daimler AG to Mercedes-Benz Group
About 3000 viewers followed the virtual Extraordinary General Meeting on the Internet. A bare majority of 56.45% of the share capital was represented. Continue reading
Climate Change Car Wars – GM to Reach 100% Renewable Energy in 2025
It’s the latest p.r. shot in the car marketing wars by automakers that no longer can deny the real life and planet threatening damages incurred by fossil fuel use. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, EPA Energy Star, global warming, GM renewable energy at its plants, Ken Zino, Kristen Siemen, renewable energy
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GM, Amazon Offer OnStar Emergency Service at Home
When the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa (OStGsfAA?) is enabled on compatible, in-home Alexa devices, people can reach OnStar Emergency-Certified Advisors by saying, “Alexa, call for help,” during crisis events, such as house fires, medical emergencies, break-ins and so forth. Continue reading
Posted in milestones, mobility company, safety
Tagged Amazon Alexa, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Ken Zino, OnStar Guardian
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Ford India Stops Manufacturing Vehicles For Sale
India will remain Ford’s second-largest salaried workforce globally. In addition to Ford Business Solutions, Ford India will continue engine manufacturing for export, as well as full customer support operations with service, aftermarket parts and warranty support. Continue reading
Porsche Expanding R&D in China
“Having a permanent home for this work in China will bring obvious benefits, particularly when it comes to reflecting and predicting our customer’s needs in China, a nation that has truly welcomed Porsche and has taken our cars to heart to the extent that it’s been our biggest sales market,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche. Continue reading
Milestones: 50 Million Toyota Corollas or 12 Generations
Tracking the seeming inevitable fate of automobiles and trucks in America, Corolla quickly evolved to offer more room, comfort and performance for close to three generations of customers. The 2022 Corolla combines advanced tech, sporty style and top-level comfort with up to 53/52/52 EPA estimated MPG in the hybrid model and the protection of standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 with automatic emergency braking. And, gasp, the first-ever Corolla Cross SUV-like version. Toyota invites everyone with a Corolla story to share it using #MyCorollaStory. Continue reading
Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant
“We’re bringing our proven electric technology to a whole new class of production vehicles,” said Tetsuo Ogawa, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. “Heavy-duty truck manufacturers will be able to buy a fully integrated and validated fuel cell electric drive system, allowing them to offer their customers an emissions-free option in the Class 8 heavy-duty segment.” Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Class 8 fuel cell trucks, fuel cell modules, Ken Zino, Tetsuo Ogawa, toyota motor manufacturing kentucky, Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant
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BMW and Rolls Note Rolls-Royce Founder’s Birthday
As the third son of Lord and Lady Llangattock, he was born into a life of wealth and privilege, going on to be educated at Eton and Cambridge and enjoying the freedom to indulge his passions for aviation and motor racing. By contrast, his business partner, Henry Royce, came from a humble background. Continue reading
Cadillac Developing All-New LMDh Endurance Racecar
Cadillac and constructor Dallara are designing the new Cadillac LMDh. The two companies’ cooperative efforts led to the design of the championship-winning Cadillac DPi-V.R. A new GM developed engine will integrate with the LMDh common hybrid system. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, endurance racing, imsa, Ken Zino, le mans, wec
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Five Million Vehicles from Hyundai in Alabama
The five millionth vehicle was a Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle that was built on 27 July 2021. To reach this milestone, HMMA has produced 2,562,880 Sonatas, 1,489,568 Elantras, 908,779 Santa Fes, 36,989 Tucsons, and 1,784 Santa Cruzes. Continue reading
First Look – 2022 Ford GT Heritage Edition. The Last?
The latest Ford GT Heritage Edition is a marketing take on the original, combining Wimbledon White paint and a triple racing stripe with expensive touches including exposed carbon fiber behind blue-painted carbon fiber wheels and Lightspeed Blue Alcantara suede seats. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, ford gt, Ken Zino, lemans
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Kia America Dabbles with On-Demand, At-Home Car Shopping
Kia America has announced “Kia@Home” which delivers scheduled test drives of two of vehicles direct to consumers at a convenient location of their choosing in several major cities. It is the latest example of an automaker exploring the boundaries of the traditional franchised dealer network. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Carnival MPV, Ken Zino, Kia@Home, Niro EV
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US Trade Deficit in Goods and Services Increases to $75.7B
The US international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $75.7 billion in June from $71.0 billion in May (revised) because imports increased more than exports. This was the highest on record. However, the June exports of goods ($145.9 billion) were also the highest on record. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, international trade deficit, Ken Zino
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GM’s Dual Platform Strategy – Doubling Revenues by 2030?
However, the success of the prediction will depend on GM smoothly transitioning from internal combustion engines, traditional blacksmithing manufacturing, while keeping dealers and training them for what is the most significant transformation the auto industry has ever seen. This is how science fiction becomes science fact with GM selling more than one million EVs by 2025; 30 million connected vehicles in North America on the road by 2030. Along the way the United States and ultimately the world will turn into an environmental culture that uses technology to make things cleaner and safer. Continue reading →