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70 Years Porsche Sports Cars at Retro Classics
The Porsche Museum is celebrating “70 years of the Porsche sports car” at this year’s Retro Classics exhibition on March 22–25, 2018, at the Messe Stuttgart trade fair center. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, marketing, milestones, news analysis, performance, racing, shows and events
Tagged 70 years of the Porsche sports car, 911, 944 Turbo Cabriolet, autoinformed.com, Dirk Werner, Hans Herrmann and Kurt Ahrens, Ken Zino, Le Mans 1986, Le Mans long-distance race in 1986, Marc Lieb, Messe Stuttgart trade fair center, orsche Track Experience, Porsche 961, Porsche Museum, Porsche Type 915, Retro Classics, Walter Röhrl
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Luck o’ the Irish is a Sober DD
The traditions of St. Patrick’s Day, such as corned beef and cabbage and shamrocks, accompany the tradition of drinking Irish beer and/or whiskey. These days prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs may cause impairment alone or in combination with each other and/or with alcohol. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, fools 'n frauds, news analysis, people, public health, safety, shows and events
Tagged dd, Designated Driver, dot, Driving While Impaired, Drugged Driving, Drunk Driving, nhtsa
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Largest US Auto Exporter – BMW Manufacturing
BMW Manufacturing has exported 272,346 BMW X models from the Spartanburg plant during 2017. Nearly 87% of these “Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes” were exported through the Port of Charleston with a value of approximately ~$8.76 billion, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed.com, BMW Plant Spartanburg, BMW X3, Ken Zino, X4, X5, X6, X7
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WEC: Toyota Wins in Bahrain
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all those who supported TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in the World Endurance Championship this season,” said Akio Toyoda, President, Toyota Motor Corporation. “Going to Le Mans to be together with our team in our fight there this June resulted in a personally and truly frustrating experience. And I am aware that our performance in that race brought frustration to our fans, as well. Other grueling races followed, and, amid it all, we learned of Porsche’s planned withdrawal from the WEC. After last year’s Le Mans, Porsche recognized us as a rival. By battling it out with such rivals as Porsche, I think we were able to heighten our technical prowess, making us faster and stronger. As we went up against Porsche, all our team members, including me, had the same thought in our hearts: we hate to lose.” Continue reading
Chevrolet Bolt EV at 4.5 Million Miles
These all-electric miles by Chevy’s calculation have resulted in more than 175,000 gallons of fuel saved – based on the average EPA-estimated 26 mpg for 2017 vehicles in the U.S. Continue reading
Ferrari 70th Anniversary – 125 S Drives Around Maranello
On 12 March 1947, Enzo Ferrari started his 125 S, the first car with his moniker for a test-drive on the streets of Maranello starting a tradition that is now Ferrari’s 70th anniversary. The tiny factory matured into an internationally-renowned made in Italy symbol. Exactly 70 years later, on Sunday 17 March 2017, Ferrari launches official merriments for this milestone. Continue reading
GM and Honda to Make Fuel Cells in Michigan
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) will start the auto industry’s first joint venture to “mass produce” a hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used both companies. It’s the latest example of how increasing capital costs and pressure from stock markets on overall returns are forcing unlikely alliances between competitors within the auto industry. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, electric vehicles, engineering, environment, global warming, manufacturing, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, Honda Clarity fuel cell, hydrogen fuel cell, Ken Zino
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Honda to Debut 2018 Odyssey Minivan at 2017 NAIAS
The 5th-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey has been “completely redesigned” with new powertrain technology, less quirky, more mainstream styling, as well as expanded safety and connectivity features. Continue reading
Autoliv: Learning Intelligent Vehicle to Debut at CES Tomorrow
“As vehicles become safer, in a sense we become worse drivers. We no longer need to control the vehicle unless it needs or wants us to.” Continue reading
Mini Countryman Grows Larger, Adds Plug-in Hybrid
MINI USA introduced the biggest MINI ever, the all new MINI Countryman, at a press conference today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, new vehicle, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, MINI Countryman
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Hyundai Motor America Shows Ioniq Unlimited EV
The Ioniq Unlimited will be available in California in early 2017 with no down payment in an EV market that is struggling at less than 1% of total U.S. sales of more than 17 million units annually. Continue reading
BYD has New Grid Linked Energy Generation/Storage Gear
BYD, of course, operates several high-tech sectors including high-efficiency automobiles, electrified public transportation, environmentally-friendly energy storage, affordable solar power and information technology and original design manufacturing services. Continue reading
Petersen Museum Displaying Classic BMW Cars
The oldest car on display during this special exhibition is the 1970 Alpina 2002ti which had its original paint and body work restored in 2014. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, design and styling, engineering, performance, racing, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Petersen Museum
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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
Acura NSX GT3 Racecar Public Test at Mid-Ohio Thursday
The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will make its public test debut on July 28 during practice sessions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, NSX GT3
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