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European Reservations Open for Electric Honda e

Posted on 21 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Honda claims the official naming and the opening of the reservation process is the next step in the Honda e journey and the path to 100% electrification of Honda’s model range in Europe by 2025. Continue reading →

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BMW Stops Sales and Leasing of Mini, 5-Series, X1 and Rolls-Royce models for Bad Seat Belts. No Accidents, Injuries Known

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Dealers have been told to stop sales and leasing of the recalled models, new or used. Continue reading →

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Speedway Motorsports Ownership Scuffle Underway

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Whether this is simply a legal ploy that allows the Smith family to take over the Speedway at a bargain price by demonstrating due diligence, or just exhaust noise designed to talk the stock up remains to be seen. Continue reading →

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Rachel Portman at Chichester Cathedral Roof Restoration Appeal

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Portman’s numerous credits include Emma, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, for which she won an Oscar in 1996, and her Academy Award nominated scores for Chocolat and The Cider House Rules. In 2015, she received an Emmy for her work on HBO’s record-breaking TV movie Bessie, a biography of blues singer Bessie Smith. Continue reading →

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GM Digital Vehicle Platform Debuts

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

The technology powers an electronic system, capable of managing up to 4.5 terabytes of data processing power per hour, a five-fold increase in capability over GM’s current electrical architecture. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz – New Safety Ideas for New Mobility

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Even farther out the untested by real customers this brave new world is trust. The acceptance of self-driving vehicles will require initially holding an untested belief that they will be safer than conventional vehicles. Moreover, other road users must be able to recognize what an automated vehicle intends to do, because there will be no driver to communicate this. Continue reading →

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Nissan opens The Box, a Latin America Design Studio

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

With the motto “Disruption through Fusion,” its mission is to merge and translate Latin American and Japanese cultures as it develops new Nissan projects targeting both Latin American and global markets. Continue reading →

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Penske’s Pagenaud on Indy 500 Pole. McLaren Shut Out

Posted on 20 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #22 Penske IndyCar Chevrolet V6, qualifies fastest Sunday May 19, 2019, capturing the pole position for the IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500. The 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 26. Continue reading →

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ASEAN Light Vehicle Sales Up Slightly

Posted on 18 May 2019 by Ken Zino

The Indonesian LV market closed the quarter with 233,000 units sold, marking a sharp 13% drop from Q1 2018, with almost every automaker declining. The best performance was recorded by Isuzu (+776 units), led by the new TRAGA Truck, which launched in Q2 last year. Continue reading →

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People – Changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars

Posted on 17 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Britta Seeger, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales: “With Jan Madeja, Nicholas Speeks and Holger Suffel we have found excellent managers and proven sales experts with many years of experience for our markets China, USA and Russia. I wish them every success with their new tasks. My special thanks goes to Dietmar Exler who leaves our company at his own request. Under his leadership, Mercedes-Benz has been able to maintain its market leadership in the premium segment every year since 2016.” Continue reading →

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CARB – Cleaner Fuels Replace 3 Billion Gallons of Dirty Diesel

Posted on 16 May 2019 by Ken Zino

“Renewable and bio-diesel, renewable natural gas, ethanol, and electricity are all seeing growth under the LCFS,” said CARB Executive officer Richard W. Corey. “These are key reasons why other states and nations are establishing similar programs.” Continue reading →

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Korean Metalworkers Fight Hyundai and Daiwoo Merger

Posted on 16 May 2019 by Ken Zino

IndustriALL Global Union affiliate the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) and civil society groups have joined forces to oppose the merger of Hyundai Heavy Industries with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls Ranger, Fusion for Shifter Cable Safety Defects

Posted on 16 May 2019 by Ken Zino

In both cases, the shift indicator will read falsely, and the driver may be able to remove the key when the unsafe vehicle is not in “Park.” Ford claims that it is aware of three reports alleging property damage and one report alleging an injury potentially related to this safety defect. Continue reading →

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McLaren GT – Grand Tourer in the £163,000 Pound Class

Posted on 15 May 2019 by Ken Zino

Positioned alongside the existing Sports, Super and Ultimate Series families, this McLaren is for a new audience – it’s hoped – providing an “alternative to existing products in an expanding market segment.” Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – Knape & Vogt Workstations

Posted on 15 May 2019 by Ken Zino

They are sold under the brand names: Adas Elevo Sit-to-Stand Desktop, K&A Manufacturing Helium Surface, 3M Precision Standing Desk, Inscape Rockit, Neutral Posture Ergonomics StandUp X1, Workrite Ergonomics Solace Desktop, Volante and IMOVR Ziplift. Continue reading →

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