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New Audi Customers Offered Seven Silvercar Rental Car Days

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Audi bought Silvercar in 2017, as part of an effort to offer mobility products and services by increasing access and flexibility to customers. Continue reading →

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EVs ‘Normal Now’ Claims Electrify America

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Ken Zino

The campaign does not address the substantive issues behind range anxiety, charge time and cost. Continue reading →

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Penske’s Will Power Wins Pocono Demolition Derby

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Ken Zino

It was only a couple of miles into what was supposed to be a 500-mile race at the Pocono tri-oval, when a bonehead move by Takuma Sato eliminated five contenders. The restart 45 minutes later pretty much determined the outcome in a thunderstorm shortened race that purported to be professional racing. Thus far Sato has not been penalized for causing a life-threatening accident. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls New Camry Models for Bad Airbags

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Dealers have been instructed to comply with the law and stop selling affected cars in inventory.* Continue reading →

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July Global Vehicles Sales Drop More Than 3M

Posted on 17 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Consumers appear to be choosing to save instead of spending amid global uncertainty. Continue reading →

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Carvana Launches First Vending Machine in California

Posted on 16 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Customers that choose to pick up their vehicle at the Car Vending Machine are greeted by a Customer Advocate and receive a commemorative, oversized Carvana coin to activate the fully automated vending process, taking only minutes to complete the transaction compared to hours spent at the dealership. Continue reading →

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Aston Martin Automotive Galleries and Lairs

Posted on 16 August 2019 by Ken Zino

“Automotive Galleries and Lairs is an opportunity for clients to work with the Aston Martin Design Team but also with renowned architects, focusing on those with local knowledge and an excellent understanding of the specifics of the brief,” said Aston. Continue reading →

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All-New 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Mustang Unveiled

Posted on 15 August 2019 by Ken Zino

The NASCAR Mustang marks the fifth all-new motorsports Mustang unveiled in the past year. It joins the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, National Hot Rod Association Funny Car division, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, and grassroots Cobra Jet, which have all found their way to the winner’s circle in their respective forms of racing. Continue reading →

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EV Charging Stations Surpass Fuel Stations in UK

Posted on 15 August 2019 by Ken Zino

n fewer less than 100 years since the UK’s first petrol pump was installed there are now ~1,000 more public places to charge electric cars than there are forecourts to pump petrol – 9,300 EV charging locations compared to 8,400 fuel stations. Continue reading →

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2020 Corvette Stingray Starts Production Late This Year

Posted on 15 August 2019 by Ken Zino

The popular Z51 Performance Package price remains unchanged at $5,000 and on any trim of Corvette. The package propels the new mid-engine Stingray from 0-60 mph in fewer than 3 seconds, nearly a second faster than the 2019 Corvette Stingray. Paired with the 1LT trim, that level of performance can be had for less than $65,000. Continue reading →

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Ford Expands Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Seat Belt Recalls

Posted on 14 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Well, the bad old auto company practice of trying to put a “fence” around a recall – the smaller and cheaper the better – is well entrenched. The latest Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ seat-belt recall appears to be a good example, although the ongoing tardiness of NHTSA in posting relevant documents is also in play here. Continue reading →

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FCA Q2 Earnings – Net profit at €0.8B. Trouble Ahead?

Posted on 14 August 2019 by Ken Zino

With the first financial results since an attempt to merge with France’s Renault, FCA said its adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) would top last year’s 6.7 billion euros ($7.5 billion). It also said it continues the quest for partners. Previously it promised to deliver 2020 adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), excluding the Magneti Marelli unit it sold,  of €9.2-10.4 billion. Continue reading →

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MINI celebrates 60 years at the 2019 Monterey Car Week

Posted on 13 August 2019 by Ken Zino

Today, the MINI product lineup has a model range of five vehicles – the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, MINI Hardtop 4 Door, MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman and MINI Countryman. Continue reading →

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Eaton Links with KPIT on Electrified Mobility Technologies

Posted on 13 August 2019 by AutoCrat

In March 2018, Eaton announced the formation of its eMobility business unit for electrified vehicles. The eMobility business works in three primary areas for both automotive and commercial vehicle customers: intelligent power electronics, power systems, and advanced power distribution and circuit protection. Continue reading →

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Ford Motor Q2 – Sales, Share, Net Income, EPS All down

Posted on 12 August 2019 by Ken Zino

The updated guidance is based on the current economic environment, including the status of commodities, foreign exchange and tariffs. – all questionable or challenge-able assumptions. Continue reading →

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