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Too Darn Hot – Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall

Posted on 17 June 2022 by Ken Zino

On recalled Mustangs, Direct Current (“DC”) fast charging and repeated-wide open accelerator pedal movements can cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat. This overheating can lead to arcing and deformation of the electrical contact surfaces, which can result in an electric relay switch remaining open or a relay switch that welds closed from heat. Ford has not thus far issued instructions to stop driving vehicles under this safety recall? Continue reading →

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Ford Heritage Archives Now Available Online

Posted on 17 June 2022 by Ken Zino

“We’re opening up in a way we’ve never done before,” said Ted Ryan, Ford archive and heritage brand manager. “Our archives were established 70 years ago, and for the first time, we’re opening the vault for the public to see. This is just a first step for all that will come in the future.” Continue reading →

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Safety Performance of Advanced Vehicle Technologies Murky

Posted on 16 June 2022 by Ken Zino

The set of crashes, which automakers and operators reported to NHTSA from the time the SGO was issued last June, are clearly important. They provide NHTSA with direct information about crashes that occur with vehicles that have various levels of automated driving systems deployed at least 30 seconds before a crash occurred. Continue reading →

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Europe’s Diesel Addiction Continues Starting with Germany

Posted on 15 June 2022 by Ken Zino

This was “in a depressed market that is suffering not only from supply issues, but perhaps starting to feel the beginnings of a consumer slowdown, although that is thought to be a relatively minor part of the problem as the order backlog remains significant,” the respected LMC Automotive* consultancy said today. Continue reading →

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Milestones – Cadillac CELESTIQ to be Built in Warren MI

Posted on 15 June 2022 by Ken Zino

Actual details of what GM is going to sell and lease are scant. CELESTIQ’s roof is expected to be one of the first to feature a four-quadrant, suspended-particle-device smart glass. With this smart glass, each occupant of the vehicle can set their own level of roof transparency. The driver and front-seat passenger will enjoy a pillar-to-pillar freeform display with active privacy to help mitigate driver distraction, GM said. AutoInformed will spare you from the taillight and door hinge photos. Continue reading →

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No Joy in May Global Light Vehicles Sales

Posted on 14 June 2022 by Ken Zino

In year-over-year comparison terms, sales were down 10%. In China, the reopening of manufacturing facilities in mid-April supported a rebound in sales for a moment. In the US, the industry is beset with problems, many of them self-inflected, including record high transaction prices, low inventory, and low incentives. Continue reading →

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Le Mans 2022 – Toyota, Porsche, Jota, Aston Martin Win

Posted on 13 June 2022 by Ken Zino

Toyota Gazoo Racing brought its winning record at LeMans to an extraordinary total of five this year in the top Hypercar class. The number of kilometers traversed by the winning #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid was 5,177.17 at an average of … Continue reading →

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GM Defense Expands into Global Markets

Posted on 13 June 2022 by Ken Zino

GM Defense uses commercial technologies to develop products to aid the fighting of wars. GM Defense can scale to nearly any level of production while providing its military customers access to maintenance and support on a global scale. Continue reading →

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Le Mans – Corvette 1-2 on Grid, Porsche 3-4

Posted on 10 June 2022 by Ken Zino

It’s great to see so many Corvette flags around the track. This is for everyone who is here to support us and here to watch us. Hopefully we can keep these two yellow Corvettes up front for 24 hours,” said Nick Tandy. Continue reading →

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Milestones – 20 years of Porsche Cayenne SUVs

Posted on 10 June 2022 by Ken Zino

Ferry Porsche predicted in 1989: “If we build an off-road model according to our standards of quality, and it has a Porsche crest on the front, people will buy it.” He would eventually be right. Since 2002, the Cayenne has been one of the mainstays of the car manufacturer’s global success. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor Group to Test Autonomous Car-Hailing

Posted on 10 June 2022 by Ken Zino

For the ride-hailing experiment, the Group has obtained a temporary autonomous driving operation permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of Korea. It will collaborate with Jin Mobility, a Korean startup operating the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered car-hailing mobility platform ‘i.M.’. Jin Mobility will be in charge of operating the two IONIQ 5 RoboRide units on its i.M application. The Group also plans to expand the pilot service, while further developing autonomous driving technology “with consideration for various conditions, such as driving stability.” Continue reading →

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Cadillac to Return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans After 22 Years

Posted on 9 June 2022 by Ken Zino

The prototype has a new Cadillac 5.5-liter DOHC engine package working in conjunction with the LMDh common hybrid system.T he engineering challenge remaining – of course – is to bring the old success of Cadillac’s DPi V.R, which won two titles and four consecutive Rolex 24s in its six years in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship, to the new car. Continue reading →

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IIHS Says Toyota Tacoma 2022 MY Marginal in Crash Test

Posted on 9 June 2022 by Ken Zino

Still, this was an improvement. The marginal rating applies to vehicles built after October 2021, when Toyota modified the rear leaf springs. Vehicles built prior to that date are rated poor. In an earlier test of a vehicle built before the changes, one of the rear leaf springs punctured the fuel tank, resulting in a fire risk and an automatic downgrade. Continue reading →

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Le Mans Qualifying Practice – Rain, Red Flag and Racing

Posted on 8 June 2022 by Ken Zino

The No.7 Toyota Gazoo Racing driver set his fastest lap in the dry first 30-minutes of the session before a red flag and then pouring rain nullified affected any improvements in Hypercar or any other class. Continue reading →

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Aftermarket Services Beat Dealers Again in Latest Survey

Posted on 8 June 2022 by Ken Zino

The study, now in its third year following its debut in 2019, measures customer satisfaction with aftermarket service facilities, providing a numerical index ranking of the highest-performing facilities in the U.S. aftermarket doing full-service maintenance and repair; quick oil changes; and tire replacement. Continue reading →

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