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Nissan Dealerships Backing Toys for Tots with Star Wars
Participating Nissan dealerships will collect unwrapped toys for distribution by Toys for Tots in time for the holidays. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nissan, Star Wars: Force for Change, Toys for Tots
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Hybrid Vehicles Overtaking Diesels on Fuel Economy
However, the downturn in diesel mpg may be due to a change in manufacturers’ focus from fuel economy to NOx emissions after the Volkswagen Dieselgate fraud. Nonetheless, there clearly is an improvement in gasoline hybrid performance because of technologyl advances. Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy or emissions
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, co2, hybrid EVs, Ken Zino, nox, VW dieselgate
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DOT Wants Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
NHTSA estimates that safety applications enabled by V2V and V2I (vehicle to infrastructure could eliminate or mitigate the severity of up to 80% of non-impaired crashes, including crashes at intersections or while changing lanes. Continue reading
Posted in autonomous cars, safety, transportation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa, v2v, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, VTI
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November Global Light Vehicle Sales Soar to 98.5 Million
Explosive sales in China were the primary factor, though there were solid results in the US and Western Europe. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, global auto sales, Ken Zino, lmc automotive
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Michigan Makes Rules for The Research, Testing, Use, and Ultimately Public Sale of Autonomous Vehicles
The law establishes the Michigan Council on Future Mobility, as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation, that will recommend policies to set industry standards. It also will regulate connected vehicle networks and how traffic data, such as vehicle crashes, will be collected and shared.
Lobbyists from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ford Motor, General Motors, Toyota Motor, and Google, as well as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft had a large say in the regulations.
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NHTSA Hastens Replacements of Deadly Takata Air Bags
There are currently 46 million recalled Takata air bag inflators in 29 million vehicles in the United States. A combination of time, environmental moisture and cycling high temperatures contribute to the degradation of the ammonium nitrate propellant in the inflators. Such degradation can cause the propellant to burn too quickly, rupturing the inflator module and sending shrapnel through the air bag and into the vehicle’s cabin. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa, takata, Takata air bag inflator recalls here
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Swedish Government Leaves Vehicle Inspection Intervals Intact
The EU Commission wants to modify the remuneration system to avoid financial links between technical services and manufacturers, which could lead to conflicts of interest and compromise the independence of testing. Continue reading
Alpine Opens Reservations for 1,955 Première Édition Cars
Starting today, Alpine is opening reservations for its ‘Première Édition’, a limited-edition version of its upcoming production car for €2,000. Continue reading
BMW Motorsports Adapting for 2018 FIA World Endurance Cup
BMW Motorsports is changing its teams for the 2017 season to realign in preparation for its 2018 involvement in FIA World Endurance Cup racing. What class it will run in is not clear. There is speculation that it will run in the top LMP1 class Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, BMW Motorsports, DTM, endurance racing, Ken Zino, le mans, wec
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Luxury SUVs Will Outsell Luxury Cars for the First Time?
However, overall sales of luxury vehicles are expected to remain flat in 2016 compared to last year. Nonetheless, SUVs are bringing sales to brands that have been considered niche players. Jaguar and Volvo are enjoying the most gains, based on sales or leases of the Jaguar F-Pace and Volvo XC90. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Jaguar F-Pace, Ken Zino, luxury SUVs, Volvo XC90
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Pixar Will Preview Cars 3 at 2017 NAIAS
Pixar will debut of a life-size version of one of the film’s stars. Pixar will also create a special “Cars 3” display on the show floor for the thousands of journalists and nearly a million individuals that will visit during the run of show. Continue reading
Posted in auto news
Tagged 2017 NAIAS, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Cars 3, Ken Zino, Pixar
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Ghosn Defends Mitsubishi Bailout in Face of Criticism
Call it a “one barrel of a two-barrel shotgun wedding.” This is a giant roll of the dice with Carlos Ghosn betting on numerous “come” lines. Continue reading
General Motors President Daniel Ammann Sells 10,000 Shares
While GM execs have been trying to talk up the stock price, the trading record is much less optimistic. The range of share prices peaked at more than $40 per share in December of 2013, but has been languishing in the $35 range recently. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Brexit, GM financial results, gm stock price, Ken Zino
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Honda NeuV Automated EV Debuts at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show
Honda today announced that “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” is the theme for its participation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas highlighted by the NeuV concept an automated EV commuter vehicle with artificial intelligence (AI). Continue reading
November US Auto Sales Strong. Another Record Year?
Of note, is the ongoing struggles of the Volkswagen brand mired in the Dieselgate scandal. The Golf was down 11,894 ytd – off 34%. All VW nameplates were down -10% in what remains a booming market. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 auto sales, aiada, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, November U.S. Auto Sales, top ten, Volkswagen Atlas
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