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Mexico City High – Porsche Wins WEC Race

Posted on 6 September 2016 by Ken Zino

Reigning world champions Timo Bernhard (DE), Brendon Hartley (NZ) and Mark Webber (AU) won a tightly contested six-hour race in high-altitude Mexico City. Continue reading →

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Ganassi Bests Penske at Watkins Glen IRL Run

Posted on 6 September 2016 by Ken Zino

Chip Ganassi Racing – often in the shadow of Team Penske in media coverage – was in the sunshine this weekend at the Indy Racing League contest at Watkins Glen. Chevrolet benefited as all podium winners led by Scott Dixon driving for Ganassi had Chevrolet power behind them. Continue reading →

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U.S. August Vehicle Sales Slump

Posted on 2 September 2016 by Ken Zino

Pickup trucks, SUVs and crossovers continued to take share with 910,476 sold  in August sales (+2.4%) or more than 60% of the market in the U.S.  The ongoing drop in car sales continued at 600,977 sold or -12.6% year-over-year for … Continue reading →

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Army, GM to Show Colorado-Based Fuel Cell EV

Posted on 30 August 2016 by AutoCrat

Neither GM nor TARDEC released vehicle specifications, but the Army said it is focusing on the technology and its capabilities, irrespective of the platform. Continue reading →

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Toyota Opens Parts Depot in Atlanta

Posted on 26 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Stocking approximately 43,000 Lexus parts, the facility will serve 27 Lexus dealers in the Southeast, primarily in Atlanta, as well as a five-state area that includes Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. Continue reading →

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Latest Atalanta to Debut at Windsor Castle

Posted on 25 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Yes, they have a celebration planned for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday too. Continue reading →

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Binge Selling! Ford GT Production Extended

Posted on 21 August 2016 by Ken Zino

It appears that more cars according to Pericak means more exclusive. This assertion would have had me laughed out of my high school logic class. Maybe expelled. Continue reading →

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1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Wins Hotel Award

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

A 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Coupé aérodynamique ‘Goutte d’Eau’ body by Figoni & Falaschi was nthe winner of the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. Continue reading →

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Toyota Financial Services – Payment Relief to Louisiana Flooding Victims

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Many other auto lenders are likely doing the same. Continue reading →

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Unifor Flings Gauntlet as Ford, Fiat Chrysler Negotiations Open

Posted on 12 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Talks with General Motors formally began yesterday with GM releasing an aggressive statement that said “As we have underscored for the past two years, GM won’t make any future product decisions for Oshawa Assembly until after these negotiations.” Continue reading →

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Toyota Kicks off Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge

Posted on 10 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During the program, teams of high school students have the opportunity to build their own fuel cell remote-control vehicles and learn first-hand about the future of fuel cell technology. Continue reading →

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Dexos-1 Latest Fuel Economy Oil

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Idemitsu’s claims its 0W-20 had some of the highest fuel economy benefits seen in GM testing. It took Idemitsu two years to meet GM’s requirements. Continue reading →

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Alfa Romeo 2017 Giulia at 2016 Monterey Car Week

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During one of the most notable auto events in North America, the 2016 Monterey Car Week will see Alfa Romeo showcase its all-new 2017 Giulia sport sedans, with ride-and-drives of the 4C Spider around the Monterey Peninsula. Continue reading →

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Power of Ridgeline Ad takes on Other Small Pickups

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

In a move clearly intended to change the image of the Ridgeline pickup from toy truck to work truck, Honda is debuting today “The Power of Ridgeline” TV spot. Continue reading →

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Month of Reckoning? Ford, GM, Toyota U.S. Sales Down in July.

Posted on 3 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Pickups and crossovers accounted for 60% of all sales last month, up 8.4% from June 2015, while passenger car sales were down 9% from a year ago to 40% of all sales. Continue reading →

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