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U.S. August Vehicle Sales Slump

Posted on 2 September 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 27 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 26 August 2016 by Ken Zino

“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 →

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First 1967 Camaro at Woodward Dream Cruise

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 16 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Infiniti VC-T – Variable Compression Engine Production Ready?

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Tesla $293m Q2 Loss Far Exceeds Analyst Expectations

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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.

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Start-Stop Expands in Spite of Cheap Gasoline

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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U.S. Vehicle Sales to Remain Strong in 2016?

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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LA Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Buck Mid-Size Drop

Posted on 26 July 2016 by Ken Zino

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 →

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