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Under Water? Biggest Cash Deals on Black Friday

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

With new car dealerships striving to meet year-end sales goals, and automakers offering generous incentive and rebate programs, Black Friday has become one of the busiest days of the year at many auto dealerships. Continue reading →

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Bahrain – Audi One, Two. Porsche Wins Drivers’ Title

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

In its last race in World Endurance Cup, Audi dominated Bahrain by taking the first two spots on the podium. However, the new WEC driver world champions, Romain Dumas (FR), Neel Jani (CH) and Marc Lieb (DE) in the #2 Porsche only came in sixth after contact with another car early in the race. Continue reading →

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NiroBot for Facebook to Hype Kia Niro Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Messenger is allegedly used by more than 1 billion consumers monthly, and those accessing the NiroBot for Messenger will get vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews, lots of hype and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform. Continue reading →

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Seattle Fire Department Increases Mileage with Hybrid Ambulances

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Hybrid ambulances responding to 911 emergencies in the Seattle city centers how a 23% increase in mpg and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading →

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Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Record Number of Auto Buyers Underwater on Trade-Ins

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Ken Zino

A growing number of auto shoppers have negative equity – underwater in industry terms – on their trade-ins when they’re purchasing their next vehicle. Per Edmunds data, an estimated 32% of all trade-ins toward the purchase of a new vehicle through Q3 of 2016 were underwater. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Passat GT Concept at Automobility LA

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Year-to date diesel emissions defeat-device Volkswagen sales are at 256,047 (-13.09%) with the Passat at 59,320 for a -17.4% drop. The German automaker is strapped for cash, hence the trim package on an aging design. Continue reading →

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Trump versus Auto Industry – Outcome Could be Ugly

Posted on 11 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The crucial question – and unknown – is to what extent campaign rhetoric translates into real policy decisions under a Trump administration. In gridlocked Washington, this won’t be known for, well, who knows how long? Continue reading →

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Is Renault Joining VW in Failed Diesel Emission Tests?

Posted on 9 November 2016 by Ken Zino

In a tersely worded statement this afternoon, Renault Group acknowledged that a French Government Agency forwarded a file on failed diesel emission tests to prosecutors, who now must decide the next steps. Continue reading →

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Strong Yen Hurts Toyota Motor Profits as Sales Rise

Posted on 8 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Nevertheless, TMC’s Board of Directors agreed to pay 100 yen per share as the interim dividend on common shares, and have also resolved to buy back up to 200 billion yen, or 40 million shares, of the company’s common stock. Continue reading →

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Nissan First Half Results Down Due to Strong Yen

Posted on 7 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Nissan Motor Co. today announced financial results for the six-month period to 30 September 30 2016 that showed decreased revenue and operating profit because of the strong Yen. Continue reading →

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Winter Warning as October U.S. Vehicle Sales Cool

Posted on 2 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Has the industry plateaued at a comfortable level or is this a warning sign of an impending recession? Continue reading →

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Ford WHQ Fire Delays Sales Data

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Ford expects to announce October U.S. sales results later this week with a news release and an 8-K filing once full reporting becomes available. Continue reading →

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ExxonMobil Under Scrutiny for Its Climate Change Propaganda

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Ken Zino

In a disturbing development with broad First Amendment implications, ExxonMobil is lashing out against the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and others – in the words of UCS, “who feel they are holding them accountable for their decades of deception.” Continue reading →

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Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Buses in Japan Next Year

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota has released the Mirai FCV, while also engaging in the technological and product development of FC buses, fuel cell forklifts, as well as stationary fuel cells for use in homes. Continue reading →

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