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Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid to Debut in Paris

Posted on 29 September 2014 by Ken Zino

The Cayenne is a success story, with the company introducing the first model in 2002. Sales have exceeded all expectations in spite of grumbling from traditionalists that an SUV is not a true Porsche. Continue reading →

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Giant Safety Recall at Ford for Bad Airbags

Posted on 27 September 2014 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling 850,050 2013-14 model C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America because the airbags may not deploy. The so-called restraints control module may have a short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the airbag warning indicator will illuminate. Continue reading →

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Income Levels, Poverty Rates Unchanged as U.S. Economy Languishes

Posted on 26 September 2014 by Ken Zino

“The failure to see any significant reduction in poverty over the last several years is a direct consequence of the continued weakness in the labor market.” Continue reading →

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September US Vehicle Sales Continue Growing

Posted on 25 September 2014 by Ken Zino

The sales of new light-vehicles are projected to increase by 6% to 1 million in September compared to last year, continuing the strong momentum of August. Continue reading →

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Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to New York, New Jersey Transit

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Ken Zino

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that 40 projects have been selected to receive a share of $3.59 billion in federal disaster relief funds to help public transportation systems affected by Hurricane Sandy. Continue reading →

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CA Governor Brown, AKA Moonbeam, Increases EV Subsidies

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Ken Zino

California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday signed half a dozen bills to increase EV subsidies for California’s electric vehicle market. Continue reading →

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GM Woes Continue with New Recalls and Legal Actions

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Ken Zino

Troubles for GM and its shareholders continue because of new legal and product quality developments. Late last Friday a U.S. Judge in New York ruled that plaintiffs could request documents related to accidents, injuries and lost vehicle value associated with … Continue reading →

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James Bunnell to Head Cadillac US Sales

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Ken Zino

GM’s regional luxury brand is stumbling because sales have dropped -4% year-to-date to 114,000 vehicles. Lexus at 199,000, Mercedes, 193,000, and BMW, 184,000, dominate the luxury segment. Continue reading →

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Honda heads list of Most Popular Stolen Vehicles

Posted on 17 September 2014 by Ken Zino

The Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, F-Series pickup truck, Toyota Corolla, and Chevrolet Impala headed the list of the most oft stolen 2013 model-year vehicles. Continue reading →

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Tony Stewart Driver Death Case to go to a Grand Jury

Posted on 16 September 2014 by Ken Zino

NASCAR, with the growing list of NFL female abuse (Ray Rice) and child abuse (Adrian Stewart, no relation to Tony) cases as a backdrop, said, “We are aware of the completed investigation and the announced next steps. Continue reading →

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August US Auto Sales Up as Detroit Loses Share

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Ken Zino

The bad news for Detroit supplicants and the UAW came from the fact that offshore brands took a 56.5% share of the August auto market, up from 55.9% last month and 53.8% in June. Continue reading →

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DuPont Settles EPA Violations for Tree Damage and Deaths

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Ken Zino

EPA announced a settlement with the E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company – a large auto industry supplier – for violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Continue reading →

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Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Lies about Lehman Brothers

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Ken Zino

AutoInformed is disgusted by this blatant election year claim. The lack of government regulation and effective oversight by government agencies caused the ongoing Great Recession. Continue reading →

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GM Throws Technology Gauntlet – V2V Cadillacs in 2 Years

Posted on 8 September 2014 by Ken Zino

GM’s CEO Mary Barra said yesterday that GM would offer vehicle-to-vehicle communication, V2V in that awful techie jargon, as well as vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and ultimately, fully autonomous driving starting two years from now in a 2017 model Cadillac CTS. Continue reading →

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Palmer Dumps Nissan for Aston Martin

Posted on 2 September 2014 by Ken Zino

Aston Martin Lagonda says that Andrew Palmer is its new Chief Executive Officer. Palmer, 51, will join Aston Martin from Nissan Motor Corporation where he served as Chief Planning Officer. Palmer will assume operational responsibility for all aspects of the business. Continue reading →

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