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GM to Announce Sale of Opel/Vauxhall this Monday with Investors’ Call and a Press Conference
If the deal goes through, it would mean GM’s presence in Europe would be limited to niche sales of Cadillac, and Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models – all of them exports. PSA is the third largest automaker in Europe behind Renault. Volkswagen Group leads in Europe PSA Group’s sales were 1,930,000 vehicles and increased by 3.6% in 2016. In 2016, global sales increased by 5.8%, to 3,146,000 units. Continue reading
Geneva – Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class Pickup Truck
Irony here: the original post-WW2 Ford F-100 – it would be considered a mid-size today – was a smash hit because it used a passenger car interior, spawning the dominate F-Series of today – the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 40 years. Continue reading
Posted in milestones, new vehicle
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup Truck
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Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million
In one of the most graphic demonstrations of the benefits of being a first mover in technology, Toyota has now sold more than 10 million hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, as of 31 January. The milestone was achieved a mere … Continue reading
Goodyear Wingfoot Two Arrives in California by Year End
The rubber company has flown its blimps for more than 90 years and has operated its base in Carson since 1968. Continue reading
General Motors to Sell Opel/Vauxhall and Leave Europe?
If the PSA deal goes through, it would mean GM’s presence in Europe would be limited to niche sales of Cadillac, and Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models – all of them exports. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, milestones, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, eu, European Parliament, gm europe, Ken Zino, Opel Vauxhall, opel/vauxhall, PSA
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Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells 9.6 Million Vehicles in 2016
The Renault-Nissan Alliance had global sales of 9.96 million vehicles during 2016. The car group also continued its leadership in zero-emission vehicles with cumulative sales of ~425,000 electric vehicles since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, followed by … Continue reading
General Motors Posts Record 2016 Results
General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced record full-year 2016 results from strong retail demand for full-size trucks and SUVs in the United States, continued industry growth in China and what it termed as “effective cost performance across the globe.” I Continue reading
Posted in financial results, milestones
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM Earnings Q4 2016, GM Q4 2016, gm sales, Ken Zino
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NADA Celebrates Its 100-Year Anniversary
Founded in 1917, NADA was formed when a group of local dealers set out to fight Congress on levying a luxury tax on new automobiles. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Jeff Carlson, Ken Zino, Mark Scarpelli, nada, NHTSA recall completion rates
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Penske Truck Rental now Providing Collision Avoidance
It’s the latest step in the ongoing, rapidly expanding driver assist safety system deployment that is the run up to autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
FAA Changes Pilot Medical Rules. Implications for Drivers?
The new regulation has further potentially broad implications for drivers since it dovetails with two other federal actions or desires. Continue reading
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Volkswagen Plan EV Charging Network
BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. Continue reading
Holiday Travel Put at 36.8 billion Miles
Americans are expected to log 36.8 billion miles on the road visiting family and friends – a 46% increase (11.6 billion miles) compared to 2015. Continue reading
Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying
The revenge of tougher fuel economy regulations is on full display at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the Jaguar I-Pace concept – a frumpy electric vehicle that runs counter to Jaguar’s low and sleek design practices. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, concept, design and styling, electric vehicles, electronics, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, marketing, milestones, news analysis, public health
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, I-Pace, Jaguar I-Pace Concept, Ken Zino
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First 1967 Camaro at Woodward Dream Cruise
The Historic Vehicle Association illuminates a glass showcase containing the first 1967 model Camaro built for the Woodward Dream Cruise tonight. Continue reading
Posted in design and styling, milestones
Tagged 1967 Camaro, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Volvo 144 – Its First Million Seller at 50 Years
The classic 1966 box, the Volvo 144 and derivatives during the ensuing eight years to sell 1.25 million cars, thereby creating Volvo’s first million seller. Continue reading
