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January U.S. Auto Sales Post Traditional Slump
Demand for trucks continued to surge with the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickups dominating the top three spots on the month’s top ten list. Continue reading
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Tagged aiada, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, January 2017 U.S. Vehicle Sales, Ken Zino
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen Cuts Deal with FTC and Plaintiffs
Volkswagen has agreed to pay up to approximately $1.2 billion in benefits for the 3-liter plea bargain, assuming 100% participation in the program, a 100% buyback of all eligible so-called Generation 1 vehicles and availability of an Emissions Compliant Repair for Generation 2 vehicles. Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy or emissions, litigation
Tagged 3-l TDI V6 engines, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, carb, dieselgate, doj, EPAS, Ken Zino, Volkswagen TDI
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Dieselgate: Bosch Plea-Bargain for Dirty Engines
The dieselgate plea bargain – and it looks like a real bargain – requires the approval by Judge Charles R. Breyer, who conducts the nationwide multi-district proceedings in which numerous civil law actions have been combined. Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy or emissions, litigation, news analysis
Tagged audi, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, dieselgate, Ken Zino, porsche, robert bosch, volkswagen
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What Auto Companies are at Risk Under Trump?
The U.S. accounts for two thirds of North American vehicle production, but there are significant investment plans and decisions in place at major auto makers to re-source capacity from Asia and Europe to Mexico, according to consultancy LMC. These are now under a Trump assault but are nonetheless expected to bring Mexican auto production from 19% of NAFTA today to 26% in 2020, no matter how bellicose Trump is. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, lmc, Mexican auto production, nafta, oxford economics
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Santa Monica Airport – Home of the DC-3 – is Doomed
The agreement requires the city to maintain “continuous and stable operation of the airport” for 12 years, until December 31, 2028. However, after that the Santa Monica has the right to and will apparently close the airport – with $$$dollars$$$ in city officials eyes – redevelop it. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, C47, Clover Field, DC3, Douglass Aircraft, Ken Zino, KSMO, Santa Monica
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President of China Automotive Technology and Research Center Keynotes SAE
Traditionally, SAE was dominated by the what were then called the Big Three Detroit auto manufacturers, more recently it has become an international forum for global automakers and suppliers. Now it’s China’s turn. Continue reading
NADA Celebrates Its 100-Year Anniversary
Founded in 1917, NADA was formed when a group of local dealers set out to fight Congress on levying a luxury tax on new automobiles. Continue reading
Posted in milestones, news analysis, people
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Jeff Carlson, Ken Zino, Mark Scarpelli, nada, NHTSA recall completion rates
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Daytona: Katherine Legge Drives for Acura, Shea Adam Calls for IMSA
Katherine Legge will be one of the four full-time drivers for the Michael Shank Racing/Acura Motorsports campaign starting now at the 24 Hours of Daytona for the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Continue reading
Posted in people, racing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, endurance racing, imsa, Katherine Legge, Ken Zino, le mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona, Shea Adam, sports car racing
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Ford GT Faster than McLaren 675LT or Ferrari 458?
Ford’s marketing problem is its V6 engine versus the throaty roar of the V8 engines of the Ferrari and McLaren. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, performance, racing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ferrari 458 Speciale, ford gt, Ken Zino, McLaren 675LT
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Distracted Driving: Class Action Suit Over Apple iPhones
MLG Automotive Law filed a class action lawsuit against Apple to enjoin the company from selling iPhones until it installs texting and driving safeguards. Continue reading
Penske Truck Rental now Providing Collision Avoidance
It’s the latest step in the ongoing, rapidly expanding driver assist safety system deployment that is the run up to autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
California Proposes Strict Greenhouse Gases, Fuel Economy Rules for 2030
Twit-nitwit Trump – “global warming is a Chinese hoax” – is an additional exacerbating factor here with his EPA head nominee, Scott Pruitt saying it’s real – a lie about Global Warming to get through his confirmation hearing, or is he serious? Continue reading
First Look – GMC 2018 Terrain on Sale This Summer
Buyer beware here: be sure to test drive before you enter a contract – these are small engines for a heavy vehicle designed to produce higher EPA fuel economy ratings, not necessary driving performance. This is an industry-wide trend. Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 GMC Terrain. Crossover SUVs, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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CARB Issues Mid-Term CAFE, Green House Gas Review
However, CARB said that the U.S. national program is very modest in terms of promoting electrification needed to meet California’s public health and environmental needs beyond 2025. CARB recommends that California make a major push now to develop new post-2025 standards while working with automakers, federal regulators and partner states to further develop the market for electric cars. Continue reading
