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NADA Workforce Initiative Fights Technician Shortage
The NADA Foundation just revealed the next phase of its Workforce Initiative, which includes the launch of a new consumer-facing website – www.nadafoundation.org – to promote the value of service technician jobs and provide the first and only centralized source of all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industry training programs and scholarship opportunities for aspiring technicians. Continue reading
Posted in aftermarket, labor issues, people
Tagged 2019 NADA Chairman Charlie Gilchrist, auto industry commentary, Auto Service Excellence, auto technicians, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, NADA Foundation, new vehicle reviews, service technician jobs, The National Automobile Dealers Association
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US Public’s 2019 Priorities: Economy, Health Care, Education, Security. Republicans batting .200 or Less?
This is one of the most pessimistic year-ahead outlooks over the past several administrations, matching the 71% who expected more partisan opposition in 2015, following the 2014 midterm elections. Majorities of both Republicans (78%) and Democrats (67%) think partisans in Washington will bicker and oppose one another more than usual this year Continue reading
Posted in economy, news, news analysis, people
Tagged 116th Congress, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, donald trump, government shut down, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, pew research center, public opinion, Republican Great Recession
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GM to Invest $22 Million in Spring Hill for Big V8 Engines
GM’s so-called Dynamic Fuel Management technology is the industry’s first cylinder deactivation technology that enables the fuel thirsty big engines to operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to optimize performance. DFM enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power that an engine control computer thinks is needed. Continue reading
Bobby Rahal wins RRDC’s 2019 Phil Hill Award
Robert “Bobby” Woodward Rahal was born in Medina, Ohio, in 1953, and started in SCCA’s Formula Atlantic Series and then European Formula Two. In an 18-year career spanning F1, Can-Am, Le Mans/IMSA, and CART, Rahal won three CART championships, including the 1986 Indy 500 win, and wins at the 1981 24 Hours of Daytona and the 1987 12 Hours of Sebring. Continue reading
First Look – GMC Sierra and its Unique ‘MultiPro’ Tailgate
One self-evidently good detail is the (marketing babble alert) “MultiPro Tailgate” that has six functions and positions for loading, load-stopping, and the much needed pickup version of mountain climbing without ropes into the bed. Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Opens Ski Season with Alpine Studio
There, existing and prospective buyers of the marque can experience the capability of the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, on-piste and off-piste, as well as Dawn, the brand’s Drophead Coupé. Continue reading
In the Weeds – Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
Marijuana’s role in crashes isn’t as clear as the link between alcohol and crashes. Many states don’t include consistent information on driver drug use in crash reports, and policies and procedures for drug testing are inconsistent. Continue reading
VW Plans Electric Record Run on Nürburgring-Nordschleife
The ID. R is the marketing amperage behind an entire range of electric vehicles that Volkswagen plans to launch from 2020 onwards. The ID. R’s motorsport ventures – arguably – show the huge potential power that e-drive can deliver on prosaic, possibly gridlocked roads in the future. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, performance, racing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Eifel Mountains, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, NIO, Nordschleife, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, volkswagen, VW ID. R, World Touring Car Cup
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Chevy Unveils Life-Size LEGO Replica of New 2019 Silverado
The LEGO Silverado continues the partnership between Chevy and Warner Bros. Pictures that began with “The LEGO Batman Movie” and continues with “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, new vehicle
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, LEGO Batman Movie, LEGO replica of the 2019 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, naias, new vehicle reviews, north american international auto show
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700 Horse Shelby GT500 Strongest Street-Legal Ford Ever
Arriving this fall to join its Shelby GT350 stablemate, Shelby GT500 on the drag strip runs a mid-three-second 0-60 mph times and a sub-11-second quarter-mile it’s claimed. On a track, performance with its race-bred chassis, custom Michelin tires and the largest front brake rotors ever available on an American sports coupe should make it on pace with the best. Continue reading
Final Winter NAIAS Charity Preview Raises $4,000,000
Now in its 43rd year, Charity Preview has raised over $121,000,000 for southeastern Michigan children’s charities since the Detroit Auto Dealers Association established the event. Continue reading
No Recharging or Refueling Infrastructure for Euro Trucks Exist
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (aka ACEA) has published data on the “severe lack of recharging and refueling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks” in the EU. AutoInformed views this under the category of “legislate in haste; repent during a long leisure” of the unemployed workers caused by ruined economies. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, economy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, milestones, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, european commission, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, the European Parliament, Truck CO2 regulations
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Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational
Hyundai Motor will support the Centre from January 2019 to December 2024, in addition to their support of Tate Modern’s annual Hyundai Commission which began in 2015. During this time the Center will host several research events including annual symposia, seminars and workshops at Tate and beyond. Continue reading →