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Hino Motors Fined $1.6B for Emissions Fraud
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan has accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal information charging it with having engaged in a multi-year criminal conspiracy to defraud both the United States government and American consumers and illicitly smuggle goods into the country. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, environment, fools 'n frauds, litigation, news analysis, results, transportation
Tagged Adam Gustafson, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, FBI Detroit Field Office, Jeffrey Hall, Julie Beck, Justice Department Environment and Natural Resources Division, Ken Zino, U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith, X @KenAutoinformed
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American Honda – Tesla Supercharger Network Coming
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners will gain access to more than 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the United States starting in June 2025, American Honda said today. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, global warming, marketing, news analysis
Tagged acura zdx, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Honda Prologue, HondaLink® and Acura EV apps, Ken Zino, NACS-CCS EV charging adapters, Ryan Harty, Tesla Supercharger network, X @KenAutoinformed
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Annals of Marketing – Indy 500 Milk Cartons
ndianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) said today that the American Dairy Association Indiana and Prairie Farms Dairy are collaborating to bring Indianapolis 500-branded milk pints and cartons to fans across the Midwest. The tradition of drinking milk after winning the Indianapolis 500 goes back to 1936 when Louis Meyer, an avid drinker of buttermilk, requested a bottle after winning his third Indy 500. As the story goes, a dairy industry executive saw the newsreel footage of the iconic moment and requested milk be made available to the winner of each Indianapolis 500 thereafter. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, marketing, milestones, news analysis, people, racing
Tagged American Dairy Association Indiana, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Helio Castroneves, Indianapolis 500-branded milk, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, indycar, J. Douglas Boles, Josef Newgarden, Ken Zino, Marcus Ericsson, Prairie Farms Dairy, Takuma Sato, Will Power, X @KenAutoinformed
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Autonomous Driving Systems – Magna and NVIDIA
“Combining NVIDIA accelerated compute and AI capabilities with Magna’s extensive automotive expertise and innovation, we aim to explore new standards for next-generation software-defined vehicle intelligence and autonomy,” said Steven Jenkins, Vice President of Technology Strategy at Magna Electronics. “Our collaboration allows us to develop market applications for AI-powered solutions that could redefine the driving experience and address the evolving demands of the automotive industry.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, electronics, engineering, mobility company, news analysis, road test, software defined vehicles
Tagged Ali Kani, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Generative AI, Ken Zino, language models, magna, NVIDIA, Steven Jenkins, X @KenAutoinformed
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Global Warming – Rising Weather and Climate Impacts!
There are clear signs that human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which also underlined the massive economic and social upheavals from extreme weather.
“Our planet is issuing more distress signals – but this report shows that limiting long-term global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible. Leaders must step up to make it happen — seizing the benefits of cheap, clean renewables for their people and economies with new National climate plans due this year, ” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Continue reading
Posted in environment, global warming, milestones, news, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Celeste Saulo, economic and social upheavals from extreme weather, Ken Zino, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterre, World Meteorological Organization, X @KenAutoinformed
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First Look – 2025 Audi RS-3 Sedan
Audi of America today released pricing and specifications for the 2025 Audi RS 3. It retains the Nürburgring-Nordschleife record in the compact class. It also has the unique Audi five-cylinder engine.
Audi said the RS-3, “reaffirms the compact sport sedan’s position as the attainable entry point to the Audi Sport portfolio. Featuring a combination of visual enhancements to both the interior and exterior, more standard equipment, and performance benefits of fine-tuning; the latest rendition of the RS 3 invites drivers to experience the progressive union of luxury with the track-proven performance demonstrated through the new record lap set in the compact vehicle class on the Nurburgring-Nordschleife with 7:33.123 minutes.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, engineering, marketing, new vehicle, news analysis, performance
Tagged 2025 Audi RS-3 Sedan, Audi Sport Quattro S2, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, nürburgring nordschleife, RS Torque Splitter, X @KenAutoinformed
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Nissan and SK On Reveal EV Battery Deal
Nissan (7201T and NSANY ADR) and SK On said today that SK On will supply ~100GWh of U.S.-made batteries from 2028 to 2033. This is Korean SK On first partnership with a Japanese automaker.
“This agreement with SK On is a significant milestone for Nissan’s electrification journey and supports further investment in U.S. manufacturing,” said Christian Meunier, chairman, Nissan Americas. “Through this smart partnership with SK On, we can leverage their growing U.S. production capacity to deliver innovative, high-quality electric vehicles that meet the needs of our customers.” Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Canton Assembly Plant, christian meunier, Ken Zino, nissan americas, Seok-hee Lee, sk on, X @KenAutoinformed
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CFC Reduction Induces Ozone Layer Fixing
A new MIT-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs. This is significant because scientists have observed signs of ozone recovery in the past. However, the new study is the first to show, with high statistical confidence, that this recovery is due primarily to the reduction of ozone-depleting substances, instead of other influences such as natural weather variability or increased greenhouse gas emissions to the stratosphere.
“There’s been a lot of qualitative evidence showing that the Antarctic ozone hole is getting better. This is really the first study that has quantified confidence in the recovery of the ozone hole,” says study author Susan Solomon, the Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry. “The conclusion is, with 95% confidence, it is recovering. Which is awesome. And it shows we can actually solve environmental problems.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, global warming, milestones, news analysis, public health, results, shows and events, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, El Niño, Kane Stone, Ken Zino, Klaus Hasselmann, La Niña, massachusetts institute of technology, mit, nasa, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Nobel Prize in Physics, Peidong Wang, Susan Solomon, the Montreal Protocol, the National Science Foundation, the polar vortex, X @KenAutoinformed
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ZEV Truck Adoption Stalled by Costs
Cutting the total cost of ownership could boost the transition to zero-emission truck fleets. A new study released by the respected McKinsey & Company counsultancy observes that the total cost of ownership (TCO) for ZEVs remains significantly higher than that of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The TCO gap ranges between 30% and 50% compared to ICE vehicles running on dirtier diesel fuel. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, energy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, news analysis, public health, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Cross Pagano, Dilip Bhattacharjee, Disha Mendhekar, Ken Zino, long-haul full truckload networks, McKinsey & Company, McKinsey & Company Fleet Decarbonization recommendations, Moritz Rittstieg, Neeraj Gole, Nick Inchaustegui, Saral Chauhan, X @KenAutoinformed, zero-emission truck adoption, zero-emission truck costs
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Acura 2025 ADX SUV Bets on Pricing
The 2025 ADX, an all-new premium compact SUV, begins arriving at Acura dealerships today. It’s billed as a new access model that will heighten the appeal of Acura as a destination brand for a new generation of buyers looking for youthful styling, top-class features and an engaging driving experience, all at an allegeable attainable price point. The bet on pricing is that a $36,000 to $45,000 SUV – plus options – will attract younger buyers, who are in a perilous position given a U.S. economy facing another Trump Administration trade-war and tariff -induced recession. (Read AutoInformed.com on: First Look New 2025 Acura ADX Compact SUV) Continue reading
Posted in auto news, design and styling, marketing, new vehicle, software defined vehicles
Tagged 2025 Acura ADX, android auto, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, google, Google Maps, Google Play, Ken Zino, Mike Langel, X @KenAutoinformed
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Range Rover Recalls for Bad Seat Belts
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling more than 7000 model year 2025 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles built at the Solihull Vehicle Assembly Plant. The second-row center seat belt buckle may not latch correctly due to a manufacturing error by the Autoliv Rovinari, Romanian supplier.
“A concern has been identified where, on certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, the second-row center seat belt buckle may be manufactured away from specification. One of the jigs used at the buckle supplier did not secure the buckle’s internal cable in the correct location during a riveting process. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, manufacturing, news analysis, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged 2025 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport recalls, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Autoliv Rovinari, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, NHTSA recall 25V155 or 25V-155, Solihull Vehicle Assembly Plant, X @KenAutoinformed
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Wheel Lockup Recalls on Cadillacs and Camaros
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is recalling more than 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 model year Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally cause the wheels to lock-up. Drivers may notice harsh shifting.
“A transmission control valve in some of these vehicles may be susceptible to excess wear over time, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve that can cause harsh shifting. In rare cases, the wheels may experience a momentary lock up,” GM said in the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, news analysis, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, GM recall N242480630, GM transmission control module monitoring software, GMSafety Field Action Decision Authority, Ken Zino, NHTSA recall 25V148 or 25V- 148, safety recalls on Cadillacs and Camaros, X @KenAutoinformed
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Mercedes-Benz USA Recalls Four EQEs
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling four, yes four, 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 350+ vehicles. The mounting of the wheel rim inserts might not withstand the forces while driving.
As a result, “the rim inserts may detach from the wheels while driving,” according to the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Continue reading
New EV Vans Coming From IVECO and Stellantis
Stellantis Pro One and IVECO (EXM: IVG), which designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, today announced the signing of agreements for the supply of two all-electric Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to IVECO* for the European market. They will be based on the Stellantis Pro One mid-size and large van all-electric platforms, ranging from 2.8 to 4.25 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, IVECO, IVECO Group, Jean-Philippe Imparato, Ken Zino, Light Commercial Vehicles, Luca Sra, Stellantis Pro One, X @KenAutoinformed
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CARB Using Methane Leak Satellite Data
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced that the state is moving forward with an innovative effort to reduce planet-warming methane emissions using satellite technology. The project is made possible by a $100 million state budget investment to purchase methane plume data collected by satellites. Methane is a climate pollutant that warms the atmosphere at least 25 times more than carbon dioxide.
“Decades of progress to protect public health is on the line with these EPA rollbacks. California isn’t having it. Thanks to our state investment, we’re using satellite technology to detect methane leaks as they happen. With this new data, we’ll be able to move faster to cut harmful methane pollution – protecting Californians and the clean air we’ve fought so hard for,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading →