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Milestones – Volkswagen 75th Anniversary in the United States
“Over the past 75 years, Volkswagen has grown from a tale of two Beetles into a part of America’s cultural fabric,” said Rachael Zaluzec, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience & Brand Marketing, Volkswagen of America. “We carry people in our name and our heart. As we look forward to the next 75, we will celebrate the real people and real-life moments that have made Volkswagen brand the people’s love story it is today.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, marketing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ben Pon, Ken Zino, Rachael Zaluzec, Volkswagen Beetles, Volkswagen Type 1, VW ID Buzz
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Toyota GR Yaris Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
Toyota consolidated motorsports activities under Gazoo Racing in 2015. “Gazoo” is based on gazō, Japanese for image. TGR has continued to compete in various motorsports following the debut of the GR Yaris. It has been implementing “driver-first car-making” through repeated “breaking and fixing” in extreme environments and reflecting feedback from professional race drivers and evaluation drivers, as well as from Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and accomplished driver Akio Toyoda, aka Morizo. Continue reading
Posted in new vehicle, performance, racing, shows and events
Tagged Akio Toyoda aka Morizo, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, FIA World Rally Championship, Japanese Rally Championship, Ken Zino, Motomachi, Super Taikyu Series, Toyota GR Yaris
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MAMA Favorite Vehicle of 2024 Finalists Announced
“With more than 100 new, redesigned, or refreshed vehicles MAMA members could drive during 2023, it was time to assess the breadth and depth of product at each event and for the year as a whole,” said Robert Duffer, MAMA President. “You could say MAMA loves all of her vehicles equally, but everyone knows there’s only one MAMA’s Favorite.” Continue reading
Posted in awards, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, chevrolet trax, Ford Maverick Tremor, Genesis G90, Hyundai IONIQ 6, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe, Ken Zino, MAMA, Midwest Automotive Media Association, Mustang Dark Horse, Robert Duffer, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX
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Happy New Year United States – All ~335 Million of You!
The US. Census Bureau calculates that the US. population will be 335,893,238 today on New Year’s Day, an annual increase of 1,759,535 or 0.53%.
“The combination of births, deaths and net international migration increases the U.S. population by one person every 24.2 seconds. In January 2024, the United States is expected to experience a birth every 9.0 seconds and one death every 9.5 seconds. Meanwhile, net international migration is expected to add one person to the U.S. population every 28.3 seconds. The combination of births, deaths and net international migration increases the U.S. population by one person every 24.2 seconds,” said Derick Moore, senior communications specialist in the Census Bureau’s Communications Directorate. Continue reading
Audi, Porsche, Scout Motors and VW EVs to offer NACS in 2025
“This is great news for our electric vehicle customers in the North American Region,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “This potentially provides them with access to more than 15,000 additional charging points as well as the current near-4,000 DC fast charging outlets operated by Electrify America.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, global warming, marketing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged audi, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Combined Charging System, Ken Zino, North American Charging Standard NACS, Pablo Di Si, porsche, Rebecca Tinucci, Scout Motors, tesla, volkswagen, Volkswagen Group EVs
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Toyota Mobility Foundation Meets on Zero Accident Casualties
Last Friday on 15 December 2023, the Toyota Mobility Foundation general meeting gathered together participating members to review the progress of various activities and share insights between subcommittees. A report was issue today from the subcommittees at the Tateshina Meeting, which promotes discussions and the expansion of collaboration among participants with the goal of zero casualties in traffic accidents. Continue reading
Annals of Marketing – Nissan Ariya EV Arrives at South Pole
The Ariya EV was basically factory-standard with no modifications to the powertrain or battery. However, it was modified by polar mobility specialist Arctic Trucks to adapt 39-inch BF Goodrich tires. Continue reading
Ford Mustang Endurance Racing Docuseries Starts Tonight
The Mustang GT3 team has been preparing for the first substantial endurance race of 2024, the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The cameras have had full access behind the scenes throughout to capture the effort. A documentary series is the result, dubbed ‘Mustang Endurance.’ (AutoInformed: New Ford Mustang GT3 Racing Documentary Starts Next Week) Continue reading
Fossil Fuel Phase Out or Cop Out at COP28?
Nations at the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai approved this week a roadmap for “transitioning away from fossil fuels,” a first for a UN conference. However, the agreement is without any apparent way to enforce it. Worse, in the view of the many, many critics of the United Nations actions or lack thereof on planet-killing Climate Change, it did not clearly call for an end of using oil, coal and gas. The latest edition of the annual UN climate conference had been running in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, since 30 November. UAE of course is a major producer of fossil fuels and used the conference lobbying among attending countries to further its own self-interests, according to critics. Clearly we need to do better, much better. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, AutoInformed Editorial, electric vehicles, environment, fools 'n frauds, global warming, news analysis, public health, shows and events
Tagged Antonio Guterres, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, COP28, Dubai, Ken Zino, McKinsey Consultancy Sustainability Blog, United Arab Emirates
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First Look – 2024 Lexus GX Luxury SUV
The 2024 GX is offered in six grades: Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, and in a first for Lexus, Overtrail and Overtrail+. A 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 349 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft. of torque with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission. This results in an slightly improved EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 21 MPG. Towing capacity has increased to 8000 lbs. for Premium, Premium+ and Overtrail grades with the standard tow hitch. A hybrid powertrain will be introduced in the US. at a later date. Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Signs Hydrogen Development Multilateral Deal
“The agreement aims to rapidly grow the global hydrogen ecosystem and respond more actively to climate change by sharing leading examples of hydrogen ecosystem development currently underway in Korea with the international community. To this end, Hyundai Motor and its Korean partners will provide case studies and consultation on hydrogen projects and GGGI will publish an evaluation report based on the case studies for international sharing,” Hyundai said. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, environment, global warming, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, public health, shows and events, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, COP28, COP28 World Climate Summit, Dubai Expo, Global Green Growth Institute, Ken Zino, Korea Water Resources Corp., S&P Global BMI, SK E&S, South Korea Ministry of Environment
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Annals of Marketing – Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner
auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, automotive news and analysis, automotive blog, Ducati Diavel for Bentley Mulliner, Centro Stile Ducati, Bentley Mulliner motorbikes, Continue reading
The Quantum Mobility Quest from Airbus and BMW Group
This could be a first-of-its-kind attempt to develop applications to harness quantum technologies for real-world industrial applications. The companies said it has the potential to forge more efficient, sustainable and safer solutions for the future of transportation. This nascent technology could play a key role in simulating various industrial and operational processes, opening up opportunities to shape future mobility products and services. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, autonomous vehicles, aviation, connected vehicles, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, shows and events, transportation
Tagged Airbus, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, bmw group, data-driven industries, Dr. Peter Lehnert, IBM quantum computing, Isabell Gradert, Ken Zino, Quantum Computing Challenge, The Quantum Insider
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GMC to Add New Markets – Australia, New Zealand, China
GMC (NYSE: GM) said today that it is adding three new international markets. The premium truck brand at General Motors said customers in Australia, New Zealand and China will have the choice of the Yukon full-size SUV in these high-growth markets. China sales are expected to begin in 2024, with Australia and New Zealand following in 2025. This announcement follows the launch of GMC in South Korea in 2023 with the GMC Sierra LD pickup truck, pioneering the premium pickup market in the country. These new markets add to GMC sales in the US, Mexico, Canada and Middle East. Continue reading →