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Toyota, Shell to Bid on California Hydrogen Refueling Network

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Shell with Toyota will be considered for the installation of hydrogen refueling equipment into seven retail stations in Northern California and a $16,362,500 taxpayer subsidies to develop those stations. Continue reading →

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Australia-Based CarRecord to Use NADA Values

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

“Our exclusive integration of vehicle values from J.D. Power Valuation Services makes the process of compiling the total history and pricing of a vehicle much easier, saving customers time and money.” Continue reading →

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Honeycomb Cargo Shelf in Ford EcoSport SUV

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Recycled paper honeycomb material give the new Ford EcoSport four-way parcel shelf claimed exceptional strength. Continue reading →

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Drones – FAA UAS Symposium Registration Opens

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced today that registration is underway for the 2017 UAS Symposium (drones) scheduled to take place at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA, from March 27 to 29. Continue reading →

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Is Automotive Brand Loyalty Real?

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The latest study about auto brand loyalty in the UK says that consumers are habitual buyers, except when it comes to the make of car. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers, revealed that for their next purchase an overwhelming majority of used (81%) and new (76%) car buyers would choose the same type – used or new – of vehicle again. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Goes 198 MPH

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Compensating for wind speed, the top speed is the average achieved from running the ZL1 in both directions on the 7.6-mile (12.3 km) loop: 202.3 mph in one direction and 193.3 mph in the other direction. Continue reading →

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Porsche Forms New Import JV in Taiwan

Posted on 20 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Taiwan, with its continued growth, registered a sales record of 3,356 units in 2016 contributed from four Porsche Centers. Continue reading →

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Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

In one of the most graphic demonstrations of the benefits of being a first mover in technology, Toyota has now sold more than 10 million hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, as of 31 January. The milestone was achieved a mere … Continue reading →

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Goodyear Wingfoot Two Arrives in California by Year End

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The rubber company has flown its blimps for more than 90 years and has operated its base in Carson since 1968. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Expands Concussion Protocol to SCAT3

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The move comes at a time when the Wall Street Journal is questioning the very survival of the National Football over its massive and ongoing concussion problem and scandal. Continue reading →

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Mopar 80th: 2017 Dodge Challenger Limited Editions

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Mopar (a contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was born on August 1, 1937, as the name of a line of antifreeze products. Mopar has since evolved over 80 years to serve as the service, parts and customer-care brand of all FCA vehicles around the globe. Continue reading →

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Robert Bosch Invests in TetraVue for Lidar Skills

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

In theory, TetraVue’s expertise helps to address challenges with automated vehicles encountering unexpected and dangerous obstacles during operation. TetraVue’s core technology differentiation is claimed to be their patented “light slicer” technology, which uses time and distance measurements to find optical intensities using standard CMOS sensors. Continue reading →

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Maven Expands Los Angeles Car Sharing with Chevrolet Bolt

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, has launched in Los Angeles in Maven City car sharing and the Lyft Express Drive program. Maven supplies vehicles for Lyft’s Express Drive program, providing Lyft drivers with access to weekly rentals of GM vehicles in some cities. Continue reading →

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Win, Win? GM to Sell Opel to PSA

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The combined volume of the groups could exceed current second-placed Renault-Nissan but would still be well short of market leader VW group. Continue reading →

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Affordable Used Vehicles Becoming Scarce

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Ken Zino

For consumers considering trading in older used vehicles, 2017 could be the time. The latest study predicts a record number of off-lease vehicles will fill dealer lots and that a declining number of older trade-ins will put significant upward pressure on the late model used market this year. Continue reading →

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