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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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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
Infiniti VC-T – Variable Compression Engine Production Ready?
The displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). Continue reading
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Dexos-1 Latest Fuel Economy Oil
Idemitsu’s claims its 0W-20 had some of the highest fuel economy benefits seen in GM testing. It took Idemitsu two years to meet GM’s requirements. Continue reading
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BMW 507 Driven by Elvis at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The BMW 507 driven by Elvis Presley while he was doing military service in Germany is restored and will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 507 disappeared for nearly 50 years, and was believed to have been lost. After almost two years of restoration work, BMW Group Classic is presenting the roadster for the first time on 21 August 2016.
Elvis Presley used the BMW 507 to drive between his home in Bad Nauheim and the U.S. Army Base in Friedberg, Southern Germany. He was often mobbed by female fans. The paintwork of the roadster was frequently daubed with messages of love painted in lipstick. Continue reading
Tesla $293m Q2 Loss Far Exceeds Analyst Expectations
Production or rather lack thereof is a now a huge issue because Tesla is supposed to start filling orders during 2017 for the less expensive Model 3 sedan that will be priced around $35,000. Continue reading
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Month of Reckoning? Ford, GM, Toyota U.S. Sales Down in July.
Pickups and crossovers accounted for 60% of all sales last month, up 8.4% from June 2015, while passenger car sales were down 9% from a year ago to 40% of all sales. Continue reading
Start-Stop Expands in Spite of Cheap Gasoline
By 2020, Johnson Controls predicts 50% of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. will have start-stop technology. Continue reading
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Ferrari Q2 a Record. On Way to Another Record Year
Net profit for Q2 was € 97 million up €21 million (+29%) due to the combined effect of strong EBIT and lower tax rate vs. previous year, partially offset by charges for Takata airbag inflator recalls Net industrial debt at €763 million was better than March 2016. Continue reading
U.S. Vehicle Sales to Remain Strong in 2016?
Despite disappointing July sales results and some economic and political uncertainty with the upcoming elections, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is holding to its sales forecast of 17.7 million new cars and light trucks for 2016 in the U.S. Continue reading
LA Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Buck Mid-Size Drop
Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales jumped up in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Continue reading
Polaris – Stop-Ride/Stop-Sale for Fires on Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is issuing a stop-ride/stop-sale advisory, pending a formal recall for 2016 RZR Turbo off-road vehicles. Continue reading
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GM Q2 Record at $2.9 Billion with Net Income on $42.4B Revenue
The results came from China and North America with a little help from GM Financial. Continue reading
Milestones – 40 Years of Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta first appeared 40 years ago in 1976, launching at the same time as a new technology company dubbed Apple. Continue reading
Ford Motor Q3 Dividend $0.15
At ~$13-14 per share of common, Ford stock has been languishing for years. Now there’s an incentive war on pickup trucks. offering a cash incentive of $1,000 and 0% financing for 60 months. Continue reading
