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General Motors to Sell Opel/Vauxhall and Leave Europe?
If the PSA deal goes through, it would mean GM’s presence in Europe would be limited to niche sales of Cadillac, and Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models – all of them exports. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, milestones, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, eu, European Parliament, gm europe, Ken Zino, Opel Vauxhall, opel/vauxhall, PSA
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EPA – Cruze Diesel Sedan 52 MPG Highway
Given the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal, a large question remains about its sales potential. Even in Europe with subsidized fuel prices diesel sales are dropping. In the U.S. hybrids and super-efficient gasoline powered vehicles rule the roads. Continue reading
Ford Places $1B Bet in Argo AI on Autonomous Vehicles
The very small Argo AI team of specialists in robotics and artificial intelligence is led by founders Bryan Salesky, CEO, and Peter Rander, COO. Both are alumni of Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center and former heads of the self-driving car teams of Google and Uber, respectively. Continue reading
U.S. Helicopter Accidents Decrease
The overall accident rate at 3.19 accidents per 100,000 flight hours in 2016 compares with 3.67 accidents in 2015. The fatal accident rate declined slightly at 0.51 accidents per 100,000 flight hours in 2016 compared with a 0.52 in 2015.
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Posted in aviation, safety
Tagged according to the FAA, ADS-B, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, faa, FAA International Rotorcraft Safety conference, Helicopter accident rates and fatal helicopter accidents fell for the third consecutive year, Helicopter Accidents, Ken Zino, Michael Huerta
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Ford Settles Navistar Diesel Class Action in Canada
During the warranty period (60,000 kilometers or 3 years and 100,000 kilometers or 5 years), the plaintiffs say Ford would refuse to authorize necessary major engine repairs or engine replacements, instead only offering cheaper services, such as injector replacements) knowing that they would merely serve as a temporary measure until the warranty expired. Continue reading
Top Ten Future Collectible Cars in 2017 Production
Ten vehicles in production by automakers stand out as the likeliest to grow in value and appeal as collectible cars to enthusiasts, claims Haggerty. Continue reading
Posted in insurance, new vehicle, news analysis
Tagged 2017 Hagerty Hot List, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, collectable cars, Ken Zino
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Pacifica Family Vehicle of Year – Midwest Auto Media Assn
As the original creator of the minivan more than 30 years ago, FCA US claims 78 firsts or innovations through the first five minivan generations. With the introduction of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid, FCA adds 37 minivan firsts to its portfolio for a total of 115 innovations in the segment – including the industry’s first minivan available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the only seven seat hybrid. in existence. Continue reading
Posted in awards, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cas, Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Ken Zino, MAMA, Pacifica Hybrid
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Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta
The growth is impressive and part of a growing trend that threatens the traditional auto industry business model Continue reading
Posted in marketing, news analysis, transportation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, city car sharing, GM, Ken Zino, Maven, shared mobility
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GEICO, Progressive Insurance Hit on Price Discrimination
Consumer Watchdog has petitioned the California Department of Insurance to reject GEICO’s and Progressive’s use of occupation in raising auto insurance rates. Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells 9.6 Million Vehicles in 2016
The Renault-Nissan Alliance had global sales of 9.96 million vehicles during 2016. The car group also continued its leadership in zero-emission vehicles with cumulative sales of ~425,000 electric vehicles since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, followed by … Continue reading
Chevrolet 2017 Colorado ZR2 Starts at $40,995
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $2500 less than the next closest comparable vehicles.” Continue reading
General Motors Posts Record 2016 Results
General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced record full-year 2016 results from strong retail demand for full-size trucks and SUVs in the United States, continued industry growth in China and what it termed as “effective cost performance across the globe.” I Continue reading
Posted in financial results, milestones
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM Earnings Q4 2016, GM Q4 2016, gm sales, Ken Zino
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Nissan to Start Autonomous Vehicle Tests in London
One in three cars built in the UK is a Nissan, but following the Brexit dustup (Brexit Automaker Winners, Losers – Predictable and Surprising, ‘Bloody Hell,’ What Does Brexit do to Automakers?), it’s not clear Nissan will stay in the UK. Continue reading
GM and Honda to Make Fuel Cells in Michigan
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) will start the auto industry’s first joint venture to “mass produce” a hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used both companies. It’s the latest example of how increasing capital costs and pressure from stock markets on overall returns are forcing unlikely alliances between competitors within the auto industry. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, electric vehicles, engineering, environment, global warming, manufacturing, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, Honda Clarity fuel cell, hydrogen fuel cell, Ken Zino
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Ford Going back to Le Mans with Four GT Cars
The French endurance classic – arguably the world’s most famous sports car race – on the Circuit de la Sarthe will be held on June 17-18, 2017 Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Circuit de la Sarthe, ford gt, Ken Zino, Le Mans 2017
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