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NADA – Washington Policy Goals Thwarted by Regulations
Solutions to other problems require nuanced thinking and practical, non-traditional methods. These, in AutoInformed’s weary experience, can be beyond the intellectual capabilities of lobbying or pressure groups, regulators and politicians. And, of course, some groups are downright opposed to reform, no matter what their public position is. Continue reading
China, U.S. Increase Cadillac September Sales
Cadillac sold 30,061 vehicles globally in September, an increase of 22%. This is the fourth consecutive month of double-digit increases. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Cadillac September global sales, johan de nysschen, Ken Zino
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Honda to Make Small Gas and Electric Scooters for Yamaha
Because of the diversification of the types of short-range transportation, including power-assisted bicycles and mini-vehicles, the market for scooters in Japan has been shrinking in recent years. Continue reading
Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Ready for Army Testing
GM and TARDEC developed the Colorado ZH2 contract to concept in less than a year. Who paid for what was not specified, but it certainly wasn’t Donald Trump’s non-tax dollars. Continue reading
Chilly September as U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Slow
U.S. light vehicle sales in September once again slowed from the record-setting pace established at the beginning of the year. Continue reading
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Tagged aiada, autodata, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, September U.S. light vehicle sales
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Bentley Testing Concierge Fuel Service in California
Owners open a Filld for Bentley app, choose a delivery time, and their fuel will be delivered wherever and whenever they require. This first-ever Connected Car integration means that customers don’t need to unlock the fuel cap themselves, or identify the car’s exact location as this is done for them securely through the Filld for Bentley service. Bentley predicts additional future benefits, including predictive fuel ordering where the car places an order for itself based on fuel level, location and customer preferences. Continue reading
UK Wedding Cars Getting Less Snobby. Maybe
The company says it has collection of cars representing motoring over the past nine decades, many more of these cars are now being rented out for bride and groom transport to and from the church. In recent months, the company has supplied a unique Aston Martin Lagonda “Wedge” and a Jensen Interceptor S Type for weddings. Continue reading
Posted in people, transportation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Rodger Dudding, Studio434, wedding cars
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Daihatsu Takes Lead from Toyota in Emerging Markets
Toyota under intense competitive pressure from global automakers (Honda comes to mind) is experimenting with a different organizational approach to getting cars to market. Continue reading
Posted in concept, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Daihatsu, emerging markets, kei cars, Ken Zino, Pixus Joy, Shigeki Terashi, toyota
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Magna Expending in Active Aerodynamics
A vehicle’s aerodynamic profile is a major contributor to its fuel economy, of course, which is inversely is proportional to CO2 emissions. Thus, the higher the fuel economy, the lower the production of CO2, a greenhouse gas. Expect to see many more active aerodynamics – deflectors, spoilers, wings, splitters in the near future – because they can increase fuel economy by 1% or more. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, fuel economy or emissions
Tagged active aerodynamics, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Magna Actero, spoilers, wings
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More Airbag Recalls from BMW, Toyota and Volvo
Only at BMW is the supplier Takata responsible for once again defective welds on its PSDI-X inflator. The Toyota recall involves Chinese supplier ARC Qing Hua (Xian) Automotive Company. Volvo did not name the supplier. Continue reading
FTC Says Sage Auto Group Uses Deceptive Tactics
This is the FTC’s first action against an auto dealer for so-called “yo-yo” financing tactics: using deception or other unlawful pressure tactics to coerce consumers who have signed contracts and driven off the dealership lots into accepting a different deal. The FTC also alleges that the defendants packed extra, unauthorized charges for “add-ons,” or aftermarket products and services, into car deals financed by consumers. Continue reading
U.S. September Vehicle Sales Down. Record Incentives
Retail sales year to date through September are expected to be down 1.3%, compared with the same period in 2015, while total sales are expected to be up 0.5%. Continue reading
Lithium Battery Fires – FAA Emergency Order to Braille
Despite FAA warnings, Braille Battery failed to ship lithium ion batteries in accordance with “appropriate regulations and continued to offer for air transport lithium ion batteries that were not properly tested, violating the HMR. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Braille Battery, faa, Ken Zino, lithium battery fires
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