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Team Corvette C8.R Finishes First at Sebring
The race in GTLM had multiple tire strategies. Both Corvettes opted to begin the race on slick Michelin tires despite the wet surface. Gavin, after leading a Corvette 1-2 in qualifying earlier in the day, began first but Taylor was one of quickest drivers in the class early on and managed to go one lap longer on fuel than most of his GTLM competitors during his opening stint. Continue reading
Posted in performance, racing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, GTLM, IMSA Endurance Racing, Ken Zino, Sebring 2020
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Ford Bronco Sequel Appears with First-Ever Four-Door
Prospective Bronco owners can choose from an extensive lineup of more than 200 factory-backed accessories for personalization, enabling dealers to provide “outfitting-on-demand” for individual needs – just like MOPAR does for Jeep. Just bring money not bitcoins: MSRP for the base two-door Bronco is $29,995, including $1,495 destination and delivery. “More detailed information, including vehicle specs, accessories and full pricing and options, will be provided closer to launch.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, marketing, new vehicle
Tagged 2021 Bronco, 4x4 off-roading, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Audi R8 V10 Quattro – Kaput, Tschüss
The R8 V10 performance model will continue for the 2021 model year, but given the ongoing global economic crisis, Covid 19 plague, and that most governments increasingly are taking legislative action against global warming and CO2 output – it clearly is on the endangered species list. It could survive only as a model for e-racing simulations. Continue reading
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Tagged Audi R8 V10 Quattro, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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District of Columbia,15 States to Completely Wipe Out Toxic Diesel Fumes By 2050 in New MOU
While trucks and buses only account for 4% of vehicles on the road, they are responsible for ~25% of total transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. Included in the sweeping reform are large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs). Continue reading
First Look – Jeep Wrangler Rubicon V8 Concept
Yes, there’s a truck performance war under way. The Ford Bronco is due to be unveiled tonight. Consider: Jeep has just electronically introduced its new Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept, powered by a 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) V8 engine that delivers a claimed 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. This means a 0-60 mph elapsed time in less than 5 seconds. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Wrangler Rubicon V8 Concept
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Volvo Recalls 308,000 Cars for Defective Seat belts
Volvo has known about the problem with the Autoliv supplied cable since 2016, but had trouble determining the cause it said in the required NHTSA filing. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, recalls
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa, Volvo Recalls
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Chinese CATL and Honda Alliance to Make EV Batteries, Technology and Maybe Autonomous Vehicles
The companies said the agreement will enable them to begin discussions on a broad range of areas including joint development, stable supply, and the recycling and reuse of batteries. Honda is spreading the risk and costs and hedging its bets on battery electric vehicles, the development of which is threatened by the ongoing Covid crisis that has already cost automotive companies billions of dollars. A key byproduct of EVS is autonomous vehicles – which may not justify the investment required for a decade or more. Continue reading
Toyota Plating Machine Significantly Reduces CO2
This new stamping-type plating machine eliminates the need of a dipping process where parts to be plated are completely immersed in multiple baths of plating solution, which is required in the most common plating processes at present. As a result, waste solution can be dramatically reduced to about one-thirtieth and CO2 emissions to about one-third, which contributes to a significant reduction in environmental impact. The technology also reduces plating time and the process footprint. Continue reading
Covid Coupon – Carryover Pricing on 2021 Corvette
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has carryover pricing – the same as the introductory model – with MSRP starting at $59,995 for the coupe and $67,495 for the convertible. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, performance, prices
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, corvette stingray, Ken Zino
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Uber to Acquire Postmates, Cornershop Closing in Days
Postmates has been an early pioneer of “delivery-as-a-service,” which complements Uber’s growing survival efforts in the delivery of groceries, essentials, and other goods. Continue reading
Posted in labor issues, marketing, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Cornershop, Ken Zino, Postmates, Uber Eats.
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Xpeng Now Delivering P7 Intelligent EV Sports Sedan
The P7 claims cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle technology. On paper it’s formidable. P7 arrives as the Trump Administration is being outflanked in a trade war that Trump started and is losing. Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Expands Rent-A-Ride
At www.rentaride.com customers can reserve a virtually new BMW motorcycle and, if necessary, rider equipment with just a few clicks, to go on a ride with friends or to take a bike out for a thorough test ride. Continue reading
New Fiat 500 Debuts at the Quirinale and Palazzo Chigi
The New 500 BEV was created, designed and engineered in Turin. “Just another shining example of the creativity and innovation of which the company and the city – where Fiat was founded over 120 years ago – are proud,” FCA said.
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale – a New Production +$500,000 Supercar
The SF90 is immoderate on every level because it delivers unprecedented performance for a production car. Figures such as 1000 horsepower with three electric motors helping and 390 kg of downforce at 250 km/h not only put the SF90 Stradale at the top of its segment, but also means that a V8 is the top-of-the-range model for the first time in the marque’s history. It can travel up to 15.5 miles (25 km) in zero-emissions electric power only – making legal in cities that ban use of conventional gasoline engines. Continue reading
Census Bureau on Trump Economy
The Census Numbers are grim on the economy and its effects on voters. Continue reading →