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Three Works Alpines Running in the 8th Le Mans Classic

Posted on 7 July 2016 by Ken Zino

The Alpine drivers are experienced. They have previously competed for the marque in the vingt-quatre heures du Le Mans, or at least are well known within motor sports. Continue reading →

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US June Auto Sales Slump – Party Winding Down?

Posted on 6 July 2016 by Ken Zino

The Detroit Three automakers finished June with a 45.7% share of the U.S. auto market, up from 44.2% last month and 45.2% a year ago. Continue reading →

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Traffic Deaths up 7.7% in 2015

Posted on 6 July 2016 by Ken Zino

The most significant increases came for pedestrians and bicyclists. Continue reading →

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Fourth of July 2016 – Let’s Move Toward More Independence

Posted on 4 July 2016 by Ken Zino

Remember well the resounding words of its preamble – WE THE PEOPLE – not we the 1%. In addition, we need to toss out of office the craven people who do not understand WE, who are in it just for ME. Continue reading →

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BMW Motorrad Smartphone Cradle Debuts

Posted on 1 July 2016 by Ken Zino

As if distracted driving wasn’t bad enough, the BMW Motorrad Smartphone Cradle is now available at all BMW Motorrad retailers. In Germany the Smartphone Cradle can be purchased for a price of €195 ($217) including 19% added value tax. The … Continue reading →

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Two Florida Men Guilty in Multi-State Biodiesel Fraud

Posted on 1 July 2016 by Ken Zino

The co-conspirators received at least $42 million from the sale of these RINs to third parties, and $4,360,724.50 in false tax credits for this fuel. Continue reading →

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Dodge Viper 25th Anniversary Models Sold Out

Posted on 1 July 2016 by Ken Zino

After first going on sale Friday 24 June 2016, the 206 special-edition 2017 Dodge Vipers designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary and final year of Viper production are sold out. Continue reading →

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New Takata Tests – High Risks in Older Honda, Acura Models

Posted on 30 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The latest test data on defective Takata air bag inflators show that model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles have a far higher risk of ruptures during air bag deployment. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Requires Rental Car Companies to Fix Open Recalls

Posted on 30 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Federal law now prohibits any company or dealer with fleets greater than 35 vehicles to rent un-repaired recalled vehicles. It also extends NHTSA’s recall authority to cover rental car companies for the first time, giving the safety agency power to investigate and punish violators. Continue reading →

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Toyota Claims Lead in Patents

Posted on 30 June 2016 by AutoCrat

Toyota is the only automaker listed among the top 20 on the IPO list. Other key innovators in the top 20 include Apple, Google, IBM and Microsoft. Continue reading →

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Milestones: Honda Accord 40 Years Later

Posted on 30 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Baby Boomers made the Honda Accord, and Honda’s pioneering decision to build a plant in Ohio ultimately put the company in the automotive big leagues to the astonishment of Toyota and Nissan executives, who were, eventually, forced to follow. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of a1-2-3 Ford GT sweep in the top class at Ferrari’s expense. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls – Three More in North America

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor recalls 2015-2016 Ford Focus electric cars, 2016 F-150 and 2016 Explorer trucks, and 2016 Transit Connect for a variety of mechanical and electronic safety defects. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls More than 1.4 Million Airbags

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. recalls 482,000 Model Year 2010 – 2012 Prius; 2010 and 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrids and 2011 and 2012 Lexus CT 200h vehicles for defective airbag inflators that were not made by Takata. Worldwide the total is ~1.43 million. The supplier was not identified. Continue reading →

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$14.7 Billion Volkswagen Diesel Fraud Settlements

Posted on 28 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The plea bargain requires Volkswagen to spend up to $10.03 billion to compensate consumers under the program. In addition, the VW will spend $4.7 billion to mitigate the pollution from these cars and invest in green vehicle technology. Continue reading →

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