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Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall Again to 5.5 Million

Posted on 23 March 2015 by Ken Zino

This is the first time 2008 Pilot models will be repaired because the Takata airbag inflators release shrapnel into passenger compartments. Continue reading →

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Greed in Formula One as Germany dropped for 2015

Posted on 22 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Germany of course was the home of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. Moreover, though Germany is home to Daimler whose Mercedes brand won the championship last season with the help of driver Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion with Red Bull – who now drives for Ferrari – is also German. Continue reading →

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Renewable Biodiesel Fuel Scam from Washakie in Utah

Posted on 20 March 2015 by Ken Zino

During 2010, Washakie issued more than 7.2 million Renewable Identification Numbers, aka RINs, and reported to EPA that it produced biodiesel associated with those RINs at its Plymouth, Utah refinery. During that time, Washakie did not produce any biodiesel at the Plymouth facility. Continue reading →

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Gen Six 2016 Camaro Reveal is Immanent

Posted on 19 March 2015 by Ken Zino

GM is making some immodest claims, saying the Camaro pony car is designed to compete with premium European brands, with the platform providing “exceptional driving dynamics and refinement, as well as a balance of mass and stiffness necessary for a world-class performance car.” Maybe, but Gen Five has been a success story by beating cross-town rival Ford Mustang in sales. Continue reading →

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GM Dumps Most Manufacturing in Russia for Imports Only

Posted on 18 March 2015 by Ken Zino

GM in Russia will now try to sell in the premium segment of market with Cadillac – perhaps some built in China – and U.S.-built Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. Continue reading →

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EU Auto Sales Recovery Slowly Advances in February

Posted on 17 March 2015 by Ken Zino

During February 2015, EU auto sales increased for the eighteenth consecutive month at 924,440 or +7.3% year-over-year. Continue reading →

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Delphi Record Try for Longest US Autonomous Drive

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Ken Zino

In an old-fashioned publicity stunt that includes some real prototype engineering, Delphi Automotive try to set a record by conducting the longest autonomous drive ever attempted in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Jet Wiper on Volvo XC90 Safer, More Efficient

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Electronics, combined with spray nozzles integrated in the wiper arm are the reasons. Continue reading →

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US Subprime Loan Quality Weakens

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Ken Zino

U.S. auto lenders are likely to see subprime loan asset quality weaken in 2015, with annualized net losses (ANLs) above their historical averages of 6.24% recently reaching 8% before dropping to 7.26% as of the end of February. The level remains below the past recession peaks of 9%-13%, according to Fitch. Continue reading →

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US Government Spying Changes Citizen Behavior

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Ken Zino

American taxpayers are changing their behavior and use of technology to avoid government surveillance in a new damaging report that in its background results from flagrant violations of Constitutional rights in AutoInformed’s view. Continue reading →

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Gen 5 Camaro Still Top Seller in its Last Year

Posted on 13 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Camaro passed Mustang in 2010, to become America’s best-selling performance car – a title Camaro has retained for five consecutive years. Continue reading →

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Telematics Enable Usage Based Insurance and Privacy Risks

Posted on 12 March 2015 by Ken Zino

A Celant report on insurance developments also includes results of a survey on how receptive customers would be to real time feedback on their driving. How would you like to receive this message while driving: Your current driving style suggests that you have a one in three chance of having a fatal or very serious accident during the next year. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Ban Lifted. Kurt Bush can Return to Racing

Posted on 11 March 2015 by Ken Zino

The NASCAR ban of driver Kurt Busch has been lifted. He is eligible to return to NASCAR racing under indefinite probation subject to “mandatory requirements that include but are not limited to participation in a treatment program and full compliance with any judicial requirements placed upon him.” Continue reading →

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Honda, Chevy Indy Car Aero Kits Revealed. Transformers?

Posted on 10 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Honda today debuted, as Chevrolet previously, packages of aerodynamic upgrades and components its teams will use on the spec Dallara chassis in the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series, one that Chevrolet dominated last season. The most radical looking package comes from Honda with the seeming aesthetics of Transformer toys. If so, these are serious adult toys. About 200 individual pieces can be fitted to the existing Honda-powered Dallara DW12. Continue reading →

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Spark Grows Older, More Expensive?

Posted on 10 March 2015 by Ken Zino

The all-new 2016 Spark debuts at the Seoul and New York auto shows this April, Chevrolet announced today. The Korean built and designed minicar is said to have “more sophisticated aesthetic that reflects the changing tastes” of the segment. Continue reading →

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