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Toyota, Shell to Bid on California Hydrogen Refueling Network
Shell with Toyota will be considered for the installation of hydrogen refueling equipment into seven retail stations in Northern California and a $16,362,500 taxpayer subsidies to develop those stations. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, energy, fuel economy or emissions
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, hydrogen fueling, Ken Zino, Shell, toyota
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Australia-Based CarRecord to Use NADA Values
“Our exclusive integration of vehicle values from J.D. Power Valuation Services makes the process of compiling the total history and pricing of a vehicle much easier, saving customers time and money.” Continue reading
Porsche Forms New Import JV in Taiwan
Taiwan, with its continued growth, registered a sales record of 3,356 units in 2016 contributed from four Porsche Centers. Continue reading
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
Win, Win? GM to Sell Opel to PSA
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
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
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, eu, European Parliament, gm europe, Ken Zino, Opel Vauxhall, opel/vauxhall, PSA
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EPA – Cruze Diesel Sedan 52 MPG Highway
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
Pacifica Family Vehicle of Year – Midwest Auto Media Assn
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
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
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
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM Earnings Q4 2016, GM Q4 2016, gm sales, Ken Zino
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January U.S. Auto Sales Post Traditional Slump
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
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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Tagged 3-l TDI V6 engines, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, carb, dieselgate, doj, EPAS, Ken Zino, Volkswagen TDI
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