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Start-Stop Expands in Spite of Cheap Gasoline
By 2020, Johnson Controls predicts 50% of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. will have start-stop technology. Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy or emissions
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, start-stop
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FAA Hiring Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions. Continue reading
Millennials Crave Cars
A new report shows that a vast majority of millennials (90%) currently own a car or have a desire to own a car. Despite the increasing prevalence of ride-sharing companies in big cities, the difference between urban and suburban millennial car ownership is small. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, credit karma, Ken Zino
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Ferrari Q2 a Record. On Way to Another Record Year
Net profit for Q2 was € 97 million up €21 million (+29%) due to the combined effect of strong EBIT and lower tax rate vs. previous year, partially offset by charges for Takata airbag inflator recalls Net industrial debt at €763 million was better than March 2016. Continue reading
ZF Takes Major Stake in Lidar Expert Ibeo
Lidar is a key technology for autonomous driving, object recognition and accident prevention. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, safety
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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles Named by NICB
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report identifying the Top Ten most stolen vehicles in the United States. Continue reading
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Ford, MIT Project to Gage Pedestrian Traffic, Predict Demand for Electric Shuttles
Ford Motor and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on research that measures how pedestrians move to improve point-to-point electric shuttles. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, autonomous vehicles, Ken Zino
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Mercedes Bends, Pulling E-Class Self-Driving Car Ads
Mercedes-Benz is pulling an advertisement for its 2017 E-Class vehicles called “The Future,” which touts automated features available in the 2017 E-Class as the next step toward a self-driving car. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, marketing
Tagged 2017 E-Class, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, autonomous vehicles, Ken Zino, self-driving car
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Amica Auto Claims Adjust Converts to IBM MobileFirst for iOS
Amica is equipping170 adjusters with iPad Pro and iPhone 6 loaded with Claims Adjust, providing secure, immediate access to individual claims data anywhere in the field. Continue reading
Fiat FreakOut Continues in Michigan
The Fiat FreakOut, which brings together owners and the largest collection of FIAT automobiles in North America to exhibit Italian cars, swap stories and share tips, continues this weekend in Michigan. It is the 33rd year of the Fiat Club … Continue reading
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Porsche Executive Board Acquitted of Criminal Charges on Alleged Stock Manipulation During its failed VW Takeover Bid
This ends a long, international soap opera of litigation that also saw U.S. hedge funds sue Porsche over alleged market manipulation while acquiring Volkswagen stock. Continue reading
Judge Issues Initial OK of VW Dirty Diesel Settlement
Under the proposed settlement, eligible customers have two choices: (1) they can sell back their vehicle to Volkswagen or terminate their lease without an early termination penalty, or, (2) keep their vehicle and receive a free emissions modification, if approved. Continue reading
Posted in environment, fools 'n frauds, litigation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, vw diesel scandal
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Acura NSX GT3 Racecar Public Test at Mid-Ohio Thursday
The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will make its public test debut on July 28 during practice sessions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Continue reading
Osram Buys Novità Technologies for its Auto LED Modules
Osram will acquire Novità Technologies, a U.S. manufacturer of automotive LED modules which are used in tail lights, fog lights and daytime running lights. Continue reading
Porsche Wins at the Nürburgring
The reigning world champions Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber repeated their last year’s win at the six-hour race at the Nürburgring. Continue reading
