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China World’s Biggest Auto Market by Units, Not Revenue
Total value for new vehicles sold in China, the world’s largest market by volume, lagged the U.S. by as much as $161 billion last year, based on a comparison of pricing data. Continue reading
Posted in financial results, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, truecar
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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Recalls for Stalling
Chrysler, aka FCA US, recalls covering 340,000 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models – some of its best sellers – because they stall without warning. Continue reading
General Motors Will Distribute Cash as Wilson Drops Board Bid
The deal is a major victory for the investors while giving relief to GM of what could have evolved into a fight with major shareholders. However, GM slashed its previously announced cash target that it claimed was key to keeping a ‘fortress balance sheet.” How the ratings agencies react remains to be seen. Continue reading
Posted in financial results, news analysis
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China Auto Sales Slowdown means Trouble in Detroit
If growth rates in the Chinese auto economy keep slowing, it means trouble for Ford Motor and General Motors, given their large investments in China and reliance on profits from the world’s largest auto market. U.S. automakers typically book revenue when vehicles are shipped, not sold. Continue reading
Lawsuit against Honda,Takata Alleges Airbag Caused Death
Solis’s Honda Accord was bought used in 2014 at a Houston area car dealer. The car had been recalled in late 2011, but it had never been repaired. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Perdue & Kidd, takata
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Crash Course on Collision Parts in front of Congress
The parallel Parts Act bills in the House and Senate will face fierce opposition from automakers – as they have before – where automaker lobbying has, arguably, infringed on consumer rights while nullifying the bills. Continue reading
Posted in aftermarket, prices
Tagged aftermaket, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, parts act
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February US Sales Gains mostly from Trucks
Slumping car sales and rising truck, SUV and crossover sales in February saw auto sales at 1.26 million units as trucks rose 12% and passenger cars dropped 1.4%. The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate came in at 16.23 million compared to February 2014 at 15.41 million. Continue reading
US Population to Grow More Slowly In Future
U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly in future decades than it did in the previous century. A total population of 319 million in 2014 is projected to reach the 400 million in 2051 and 417 million in 2060. Continue reading
Posted in economy, news analysis, people
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, census bureau, Ken Zino
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GM Sales up Slightly in February as Trucks Soar
According to J.D. Power PIN data, the Chevrolet Silverado’s retail market share in the full-size pickup segment was 27.2% in February, up 1.5 percentage points from a year ago, at the expense of Ford’s F-Series and FCA’s Ram brand. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, marketing, news analysis, results, sales
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Goodyear Concept Tire Charges EV Batteries
BH-O3 generates electricity through the action of materials in the tire that capture and transform the energy created by heat when it flexes as it rolls during normal driving conditions. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, concept, electric vehicles, environment
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Takata Defends its Airbag Inflator Defect Explanation
Takata claims that newer inflators and those not exposed to prolonged humidity and heat are safe. Takata also is working with other suppliers to further increase the availability of replacement kits for its automotive customers. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls
Tagged air bag inflators, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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US, EPA and Customs Seize 730 Illegal Vehicles
The action, mostly against Chinese companies, comes as right wing Republicans are trying to shut down Homeland Security, which played a key role in the case. CBP is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP has regulatory authority over imports, re-export, and seizure and forfeiture of unlawful products entering the U.S. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws. Continue reading
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Federal Railroad Administration Acting on Grade Crossings
Under increasing scrutiny caused by two recent deadly commuter rail accidents – one in New York and one in California – the Federal Railroad Administration has launched a campaign that it claims will help address the grade crossing problem. One … Continue reading
Posted in litigation, safety, transportation
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NHTSA Orders Takata to Preserve Recalled Inflators
It was the latest setback for the beleaguered Japanese company whose prospects of survival in the airbag business appear bleak given a growing number of deaths from Takata parts that send shrapnel into a vehicles’ interior. Continue reading
Artic Cat Buys Motorfist
Arctic Cat said it would maintain the Motorfist name. Motorfist will continue to operate independently with its current staff in Idaho Falls. Continue reading
