Category Archives: results

Win, Win? GM to Sell Opel to PSA

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The combined volume of the groups could exceed current second-placed Renault-Nissan but would still be well short of market leader VW group. Continue reading →

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General Motors to Sell Opel/Vauxhall and Leave Europe?

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Ken Zino

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 →

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EPA – Cruze Diesel Sedan 52 MPG Highway

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Given the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal, a large question remains about its sales potential. Even in Europe with subsidized fuel prices diesel sales are dropping. In the U.S. hybrids and super-efficient gasoline powered vehicles rule the roads. Continue reading →

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Pacifica Family Vehicle of Year – Midwest Auto Media Assn

Posted on 9 February 2017 by Ken Zino

As the original creator of the minivan more than 30 years ago, FCA US claims 78 firsts or innovations through the first five minivan generations. With the introduction of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid, FCA adds 37 minivan firsts to its portfolio for a total of 115 innovations in the segment – including the industry’s first minivan available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the only seven seat hybrid. in existence. Continue reading →

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GEICO, Progressive Insurance Hit on Price Discrimination

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Consumer Watchdog has petitioned the California Department of Insurance to reject GEICO’s and Progressive’s use of occupation in raising auto insurance rates. Continue reading →

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells 9.6 Million Vehicles in 2016

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Ken Zino

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 →

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General Motors Posts Record 2016 Results

Posted on 7 February 2017 by Ken Zino

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 →

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January U.S. Auto Sales Post Traditional Slump

Posted on 3 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Demand for trucks continued to surge with the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickups dominating the top three spots on the month’s top ten list. Continue reading →

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Dieselgate: Volkswagen Cuts Deal with FTC and Plaintiffs

Posted on 1 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Volkswagen has agreed to pay up to approximately $1.2 billion in benefits for the 3-liter plea bargain, assuming 100% participation in the program, a 100% buyback of all eligible so-called Generation 1 vehicles and availability of an Emissions Compliant Repair for Generation 2 vehicles. Continue reading →

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Dieselgate: Bosch Plea-Bargain for Dirty Engines

Posted on 1 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The dieselgate plea bargain – and it looks like a real bargain – requires the approval by Judge Charles R. Breyer, who conducts the nationwide multi-district proceedings in which numerous civil law actions have been combined. Continue reading →

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NADA Celebrates Its 100-Year Anniversary

Posted on 26 January 2017 by Ken Zino

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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January 2017 U.S. Auto Sales Forecast Down

Posted on 25 January 2017 by Ken Zino

The latest forecast for January 2017 U.S. auto sales is that 1,153,459 new cars and trucks will be sold for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.7 million. Continue reading →

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Penske Truck Rental now Providing Collision Avoidance

Posted on 23 January 2017 by Ken Zino

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 →

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California Proposes Strict Greenhouse Gases, Fuel Economy Rules for 2030

Posted on 20 January 2017 by Ken Zino

Twit-nitwit Trump – “global warming is a Chinese hoax” – is an additional exacerbating factor here with his EPA head nominee, Scott Pruitt saying it’s real – a lie about Global Warming to get through his confirmation hearing, or is he serious? Continue reading →

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CARB Issues Mid-Term CAFE, Green House Gas Review

Posted on 18 January 2017 by Ken Zino

However, CARB said that the U.S. national program is very modest in terms of promoting electrification needed to meet California’s public health and environmental needs beyond 2025. CARB recommends that California make a major push now to develop new post-2025 standards while working with automakers, federal regulators and partner states to further develop the market for electric cars. Continue reading →

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