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General Motors Kisses Trump’s Butt
This was after its actions yesterday revealed the weakness if not downright falsity of President Trump’s claim to be creating jobs… “We appreciate the actions this administration has taken on behalf of industry to improve the overall competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, environment, fools 'n frauds, labor issues, manufacturing, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, climate change, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, Negative effects of ongoing climate change, new vehicle reviews, Trump
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Rerun – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo at Los Angeles Show
In the US delivery trucks account for 7% of urban traffic and 17% of congestion costs due to wasted hours and fuel. Continue reading
Subaru, Land Rover Win ALG Residual Value Awards
The awards will be presented to automakers this week at Automobility LA. ALG has been publishing residual values for all cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. for more than 50 years and in Canada since 1981. Continue reading
Johnson Controls and Toshiba Link on Lithium-Ion Batteries
Dual-battery vehicles are projected to be the fastest-growing form of electrification and by 2025 will account for approximately 20% of new vehicles built globally, according to IHS, Markit. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, economy, electric vehicles, fuel economy or emissions
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Brookfield Business Partner, connected vehicles, johnson controls, Ken Zino, lithium-ion battery cells and systems, new vehicle reviews, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions
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Porsche Consulting Now in Silicon Valley
“Contact with colleagues from our own corporate group is just as valuable as with Silicon Valley’s many other expert and courageous individuals who are working with enormous energy and matchless spirit to shape the world of the future,” said Eberhard Weiblen, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Consulting GmbH. Continue reading
Gen 8 Porsche 911 Debuts in Los Angeles. A look at Gen 4
The 993 was technological tour de force in the sports car segment with its redesigned LSA suspension (long and short arm suspension – to hell with struts), aluminum chassis, which combined lightweight construction, stability and agility. The multi-link rear suspension is still considered to be the ultimate development stage of the “Weissach” rear axle, which made history with its self-steering properties. Better driving dynamics and enhanced suspension comfort – a seeming conundrum solved by brilliant at any cost engineering. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, design and styling, engineering, milestones, performance, racing
Tagged 911 Carrera Coupé, air cooled 911 models, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, the type 993 Porsche, Type 993 Porsche
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Automobility LA – Fast EV Charging Network Plugged and Supported by Volkswagen Subsidiary Electrify America
However, industry observers note that there isn’t a clear focus in the U.S. to create an open electric vehicle charging network. In fact, the grid is to varying degrees populated by self-interested players in for a buck – as in charges via fees – and not necessarily for creating or sustaining potential consumer demands and expectations for convenience, reliability and speed. It’s true that these might ultimately become benefits, but one need only recall Enron* and its history with utility companies and how that worked out for consumers. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, customer satisfaction, economy, electric vehicles, energy, environment, fools 'n frauds, marketing, news analysis, people, prices, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, deregulation, electric vehicles, Electrify America, Enron, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, Senator Phil Gram, Zero-emission vehicles
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General Motors Revises 2015 Strategy to Slash Costs and Streamline Engineering as Market and Competition Toughen
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said this morning that it will accelerate its business plan, building on the strategy it laid out in 2015 that has resulted in lack-luster returns for shareholders. GM is acknowledging what most automakers hold private: the marketplace is moving faster than automakers. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, autonomous vehicles, economy, electric vehicles, engineering, financial results, labor issues, manufacturing, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, electrification of vehicles, fuel cells, GM plant closings, gm reorganization, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews
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Death of the Diesel – High Gasoline Injection Pressures?
Efficient and hybridized gasoline should be the combustion-based alternative as diesel declines. Considering these added costs and complexities that have always been part of diesel, there is an unknown risk that the same pattern of reputational blight and penalties will occur on gasoline engines. This could/would accelerate the demise of the internal combustion engine while promoting electric vehicles. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, Mary Gustanski Chief Technology Officer Delphi, new vehicle reviews
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Aston Martin Cuts Deal with Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi
Aston Martin’s 105-year history is steeped in competitive motorsport and this latest partnership with the most expensive – 1$ billion – F1 circuit in the world, “reinforces that commitment.” Aston Martin currently competes at the top-level of motorsport with Aston Martin Red Bull racing in Formula One and Aston Martin Racing in the World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis – a Rebadging Flop?
It’s time to look at Hyundai’s wannabe luxury-brand Genesis, three years after its less than stellar debut. On paper it seemed a good idea – albeit untried – at the time. Hyundai plucked on of its existing cars and rebadged it as the debut model for its new brand. Genesis was stillborn without its own DNA or unique selling proposition. Continue reading
U.S. Used Vehicle Prices Drop for Second Consecutive Month
While not a discernible trend yet, it’s another warning that the auto market could be headed for a downturn. Continue reading
Luminar and Volvo Show Full Autonomy Sight System that Reads Pedestrian Body Language and Predicts Movement
Pose estimation is used to understand and predict pedestrian body language, behavior and intention, but has traditionally only been achieved with dense 2D data from cameras. Continue reading →