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U.S. September Vehicle Sales Down. Record Incentives
Retail sales year to date through September are expected to be down 1.3%, compared with the same period in 2015, while total sales are expected to be up 0.5%. Continue reading
Trade Agreement Data at Odds with Political Rhetoric?
No wonder President Harry Truman was looking for a “one-handed economist.” So is AutoInformed, and we suspect millions upon millions of workers. Continue reading
Gasp! Bentley Bentayga Diesel Debuts
Is there is any appeal for the super-rich for a high mileage Bentley? The Crewe, UK, based, VW-owned purveyor of luxury cars and with Bentayga trucks, claims this is also the fastest diesel SUV: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). Continue reading
Constellium, UACJ Open Kentucky Aluminum Auto Sheet Plant
The auto sheet plant is currently in testing phase, with ramp-up planned over the next two years. As of today, the line is essentially committed with orders from leading automotive OEMs in North America Constellium-UACJ said. Continue reading
Japan Automakers Buy $68 billion in US-Made Auto Parts
JAMA normally runs for cover on bad news or critical developments, not returning media inquiries on serial molester Donald Trump and the lying, corrupt Hillary Clinton, as well as the fight over the Trans Pacific partnership that a fading Obama presidency is still promoting. It’s puzzling if these are all factors behind JAMA’s new-found attempt to talk with U.S. media.
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Global Light Vehicle Sales Up in August
The global light vehicle market moved upwards in August after being flat recently, according to consultancy LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of light vehicle sales rose to 94.5 million units a year. Continue reading
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European Diesel Car Sales Continue to Decline
It’s not just Volkswagen Group with diesel woes, during August in the EU diesel car sales showed the lowest monthly market share since diesel penetration peaked in 2011. However, with a market share of 48.3% diesel car sales remain substantial. Continue reading
Long-Time Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Rigging Tests on Dirty Diesels
In the latest setback for beleaguered Volkswagen in the thus far un-ending Dieselgate scandal, a long-time employee – James Robert Liang – pled in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Michigan to criminal charges over his role in rigging results for at least 11 million diesels, thereby defrauding regulators. Continue reading
Chinese-Made Junk – HAUS Mosquito Zapper, Toys R Us Pacifier
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said today that Chinese made HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs pose and electrical shock hazard. The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported. In addition, Toys ‘R’ Us is recalling Chinese-made Pacifier Clips due to choking hazard because the clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts. Continue reading
Ford Posts Record August China Sales
Ford Motor and its Communist-government-dictated joint ventures sold 96,450 vehicles during August in its China sales tally Continue reading
U.S. August Vehicle Sales Slump
Pickup trucks, SUVs and crossovers continued to take share with 910,476 sold in August sales (+2.4%) or more than 60% of the market in the U.S. The ongoing drop in car sales continued at 600,977 sold or -12.6% year-over-year for … Continue reading
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Biofuels – Academic Food Fight on Global Warming
The crux of environmental justification is based on the assumption that biofuels, as renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, are inherently carbon neutral because the carbon dioxide released when they are burned was derived from CO2 that the growing corn or soybean plants pulled from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Continue reading
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U.S. August Sales Forecast Down Year-over-Year
“The summer isn’t delivering explosive sales like we saw last year, but the industry is still on pace to set an annual sales record” Continue reading
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
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EPA, DOT Set Truck Rules for Greenhouse Gases, Efficiency
The Phase 2 proposal responds to a President Obama directive to develop new GHG and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks that reach well into the next decade. Continue reading
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