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Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” Aims to Revive EV Sales
Nissan LEAF EV sales during 2015 of 17,000 declined -43% when the overall light vehicle market grew almost 6% in the U.S.. Continue reading
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Ford Motor, Jay Leno to Auction Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 to Benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society
This is a unique truck because it is the only one ever built for the 2000 model year with a supercharged 360-horsepower 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine. Continue reading
BMW X4 M40i Unveiled at NAIAS
The 2016 BMW X4 M40i will be available at certified BMW dealers in February 2016 starting at $57,800 plus Destination and Handling. Continue reading
New Semi-Autonomous E-Class Premiers at NAIAS
What E-Class does to the art of driving and distinctive vehicle character is subject to debate. Will driving fun still exist? Continue reading
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Honda Ridgeline Mid-Size Pickup Debuts at NAIAS
The Ridgeline faces stiff competition from the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, as well as Chevrolet and GMC Canyon trucks in the segment. Ford and Dodge, of course abandoned the market in favored of full-size pickups, a move that they are currently getting way with because of $2 a gallon gasoline, but one that is a far riskier bet in the long term. Continue reading
Mazda to Stay in California after Nissan and Toyota Fled
First Nissan abandoned congested, highly taxed Southern California for Tennessee. Toyota is in the process of fleeing to Texas. Continue reading
Chevrolet Bolt – Rerun Debut at NAIAS after CES
The Bolt EV is said to have more than 200 miles of range on a full battery charge. The expected selling price should be below $30,000 after Federal tax credits when the Bolt EV goes into production before the end … Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Chevrolet Bolt, Ken Zino
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Honda Civic, Volvo XC90 Win North American Car, Truck of Year
The 2016 Honda Civic was awarded North American Car of the Year. The compact sedan gets 31 mpg in the city and 42 on the highway. The 2016 Volvo XC90 was named North American Truck/Utility of the Year today, kicking off the 2016 North American International Auto Show. Continue reading
NAIAS set for Media Previews
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Ford GT Drivers Named for World Endurance Championship
The intention is for the two endurance racing teams to come together in June for a four-car effort at arguably the most famous endurance race in the world, the Le Mans 24 Hours, fifty years after Ford’s historic 1-2-3 finish in France. Continue reading
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Is 17.7 Million 2016 Sales of Light Vehicles in the US a Fantasy?
“We are living peak auto sales right now, and we will see one more year of that growth in 2016,” Szakaly added. “But only because of rising incentives that will keep consumers coming into showrooms. The real worry now is whether we’re starting to pull sales ahead from future years.” Continue reading
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US Light Vehicle Sales Set All-Time Record in 2015
Seven of the top ten selling vehicles in December were built by Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Continue reading
BMW to Show ‘Vision Car’ at Consumer Electronics Show
The AirTouch menu – it’s claimed – reduces the number of steps needed to make a selection. This might cut down on the deadly drive distraction epidemic. More likely this is a precursor to offer additional control options when the vehicle is traveling in highly automated mode. Continue reading
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Fiat Ferrari Spinoff Set for January 1-3
As part of the spinoff, FCA shareholders will receive one common share of Ferrari for every ten common shares of FCA and one special voting share of Ferrari for every ten special voting shares of FCA held. Continue reading
