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Trump Tariffs Hit N.A. Automakers $1.389B
“Tariffs hit North American automakers hard in July,” said Patrick L. Anderson, Principal & CEO of Anderson Economic Group. “The automakers made extensive use of temporary allowances that effectively allowed an exemption for the majority of both parts and vehicles through June. That changed in July for assembled vehicles, and we can expect that these costs will become embedded into the prices consumers are paying in the very near future.” Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson Economic Group, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BMW, Ford, general motors, honda, hyundai, Ken Zino, kia, mercedes-benz, Patrick L. Anderson, Rivian, Stellantis, tesla, toyota, Trump Tariff Chaos, volkswagen, X @KenAutoinformed
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Nissan Joins EV Grid Management Group ChargeScape
Nissan said today that it has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda* concentrated on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% … Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BMW, ChargeScape JV, Ford, Grid Management, honda, Joseph Vellone, Ken Zino, Kent O'Hara, nissan, smart charging, vehicle to grid, X @KenAutoinformed
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IONNA Breaks Ground on So-Called Rechargery for EVs
IONNA, a charging network founded by eight automakers – BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota – announced today the ground breaking for the first IONNA ‘Rechargery.’ It is remaking a historic district gas station into an EV charging station in Apex, North Carolina. AutoInformed notes the irony, and also that the town was built around a railroad steam engine refill pond, which the workers dubbed Apex. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BMW, general motors, honda, hyundai, IONNA Rechargery, Jackie Slope, Ken Zino, kia, mercedes-benz, Stellantis, toyota, X @KenAutoinformed
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Toyota Joins IONNA EV Charging Network in North America
IONNA and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE: TM) said today announced that Toyota has joined seven other automakers as an investor in IONNA* to support the build-out of its charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across North America. This … Continue reading
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Penske Automotive Completes Acquisition of Rybrook Group
“We are pleased to expand our brand footprint and increase our scale,” said Darren Edwards, CEO of the Company’s Sytner Group subsidiary in the U.K. “The Rybrook dealerships represent exceptional brands with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service. We look forward to continuing this legacy and welcome the Rybrook associates to our team.” Continue reading
SEC Charges Autonomous Vehicle Supplier NVIDIA with Shoddy Disclosures
NVIDIA is a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) computing company that is a significant automotive supplier for an important building block in a network of several individual ECUs (Electronic control units) used in automated and driverless vehicles. It goes by the name Drive Pegasus. Continue reading
California, Automakers Defying Trump Agree on Emissions
On April 13, 2018, however, the Trump Administration took the first step toward dismantling the national program when it issued a revised final determination that alleged the federal greenhouse gas standards for model year 2022-2025 vehicles were no longer appropriate.kxhw@aol.com Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1 in 2018 via Sauber
The single-seat race cars will carry the colors and logo of Alfa Romeo with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team the team’s Title Sponsor, and will be equipped – no surprise – with 2018 Ferrari power units, not Ram diesels. Continue reading
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Tagged alfa romeo, autoinformed.com, BMW, formula one, Ken Zino, Sauber
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New Position: Pierre Leclercq Head of Styling at Kia Motors
Styling is an emotional prompt to buy as cars become more alike, and offer the same comfort, safety, and convenience accoutrements. Continue reading
Pieter Nota to take over BMW Sales as Ian Robertson Retires
On 1 January 2018 Pieter Nota will join the Board of Management of BMW AG and be responsible for the sales and brand BMW, as well as aftermarket sales for the BMW Group. Ian Robertson, current Board of Management member for BMW sales, will as a “Special Representative of the BMW Group in the UK. Continue reading
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Ten Carmakers to fit AEB – Auto Emergency Braking – on New Vehicles as Standard Equipment
FCA, aka, Chrysler, which has more than its share of problems with DOT over safety matters, is notably for its absence. FCA as well as other automakers will face increasing pressure to add AEB as more systems are added at competitors. Continue reading
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Tagged aeb, audi, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, BMW, Ford, general motors, iihas, Ken Zino, mazda, mercedes-benz, nhtsa, tesla, toyota, volkswagen, Volvo
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BMW and Toyota Sign Deal for Joint Fuel Cell and Battery Programs
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation today in Japan signed a contract for the joint development of a fuel cell system, a new architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and research in lightweight technologies. Continue reading
BMW Shows a “Concept” 4-Series at NAIAS
Over the past year, BMW has introduced 14 new and renewed vehicles, the most ever in the U.S. Today in Detroit at the NAIAS BMW unveiled what it says is a Concept 4-Series Coupe that looked production ready. It’s another formidable car from Bavaria. Continue reading
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Tagged 4-series, auto informed, autoinformed.com, automotive news, BMW, Ken Zino, naias
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BMW Opens Health Center at its South Carolina SUV Plant
BMW Manufacturing has opened a Family Health Center at its South Carolina plant for all BMW workers, retirees and their dependents. BMW’s existing onsite family pharmacy was relocated to the new facility and joined there by occupational, primary care services, as well as vision, dental and physical therapy. Continue reading
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IONNA Plans $250M Outlay in California EV Charging
IONNA* said today that is planning an outlay of more than $250 million in infrastructure across California during the next three years.**
“This week’s expansion into California is a snapshot of the national momentum IONNA has built in under a year’s time,” said Seth Cutler, Chief Executive Officer of IONNA. ‘IONNA Speed’ isn’t just about how quickly we grow, but also how we deliver, and the IONNA team consistently operates with a driver-first mentality to elevate the charging experience. Every new Rechargery reflects our commitment to providing the coverage, quality, and reliability our drivers deserve.” Continue reading →