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Ferrari SF90 Stradale – a New Production +$500,000 Supercar

Posted on 30 May 2019 by Ken Zino

The SF90 is immoderate on every level because it delivers unprecedented performance for a production car. Figures such as 1000 horsepower with three electric motors helping and 390 kg of downforce at 250 km/h not only put the SF90 Stradale at the top of its segment, but also means that a V8 is the top-of-the-range model for the first time in the marque’s history. It can travel up to 15.5 miles (25 km) in zero-emissions electric power only – making legal in cities that ban use of conventional gasoline engines.  Continue reading →

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Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Reduce Stops

Posted on 19 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory can provide speed recommendations to Audi drivers of some 2017 and newer models that can assist drivers in catching the “green wave,” helping to reduce the number of stops at red lights. Continue reading →

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Global Light Vehicle Sales Start New Year with a Whimper

Posted on 19 February 2019 by Ken Zino

A worrisome ghost dancing across AutoInformed’s screen is that 2019 began in a cowed manner in most major markets with the weakness that has been evident for several months continuing. Chinese LV sales were again the most influential for the global market, with another double-digit YoY decline. China of course us is enmeshed in a Trump tariff tirade. Continue reading →

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GM to Invest $36 Million in Lansing Plant. Oshawa Still Doomed

Posted on 18 February 2019 by Ken Zino

The announcement – some would call it tone deaf – came closely followed Sting and cast promoting Unifor’s #SaveOshawaGM campaign. Sting and the cast of his musical, The Last Ship, were in front of thousands of Unifor members and the public for a Valentine’s Day solidarity performance, held in the heart of downtown Oshawa. The legendary musician began with “Message in a Bottle,” and after several numbers from the musical, closed with “Every Breath You Take.” Continue reading →

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Japanese-brand Automakers Generate 1.52 Million Jobs in US

Posted on 16 February 2019 by Ken Zino

It doesn’t estimate how many are lost to oversees manufacturing and imports. Thus, go the one-sided volleys in the ongoing automotive trade wars. Continue reading →

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Trump Tariffs Hurt New Auto Prices, Jobs, Consumers

Posted on 15 February 2019 by Ken Zino

NADA is worried that under a 25% tariff on all imports and parts, “consumers would see the price of the typical vehicle sold in the United States rise by $4,400. Prices of U.S.‐assembled vehicles rise due to an increase in the cost of imported vehicle parts, adding $2,270 to the price. For the typical imported vehicle, these tariffs raise consumer prices by $6,875 per vehicle.” Continue reading →

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Woodstock Revisited? Volkswagen ‘Light’ Bus Recreated

Posted on 15 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“The bus is really about being one people on one planet,” says Hieronimus, who is also a ‘symbologist’. “On every side of the bus is a story – many stories – and the stories all point to unification, working together and a higher consciousness, which is what Light really is all about.” Continue reading →

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Battery Handlers or Sorters Untrained, at Risk from Lithium

Posted on 15 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Battery Council International says the lead battery recycling process was uniquely designed for lead batteries. Lead batteries have almost a 100% recycling rate. However, when lithium batteries enter the lead battery recycling stream, they pose a serious threat to lead battery recyclers’ employees and equipment. This is because lithium batteries can explode if they are crushed during the lead battery recycling process. Continue reading →

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Doomsday? No-Deal Brexit Impact on UK Light Vehicle Market

Posted on 14 February 2019 by Ken Zino

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, then the LMC assumption would be that vehicles exported to the EU from the UK would be subject to a tariff of 10% as the UK would, by then, have become a ‘third country’ under EU trade rules. Continue reading →

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J.D. Power – Most Owners Love Their Three-Year-Old Wheels

Posted on 14 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“Vehicle dependability continues to improve, but I wouldn’t say that everything is rosy,” noted Dave Sargent, Vice President of Global Automotive at J.D. Power. “Vehicles are more reliable than ever, but automakers are wrestling with problems such as voice recognition, transmission shifts and battery failures. Continue reading →

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Travelers Attacks Distracted Driving, Cybersecurity, Weather

Posted on 14 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“We saw great engagement throughout our symposia series in 2018 and look forward to continuing to raise awareness of important social topics across the United States and Canada,” said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. Continue reading →

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The UK’s First Independent 5G Test Bed for CAVs Now Live

Posted on 13 February 2019 by Ken Zino

The live public demonstrations showed the system delivering greater than 1 Gbit/s capacity to a McLaren sports car traveling at 160 mph on the Millbrook high-speed bowl with handovers occurring every 2 seconds. Real-time Telemetry was provided by McLaren’s Altas system. Continue reading →

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FAA Playing Catchup on Drones. Again.

Posted on 13 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Duh, airplane owners have been doing this since the last century- editor. Continue reading →

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Most Loved Vehicle Awards – Tesla and Chevrolet

Posted on 12 February 2019 by Ken Zino

CLI puports to measure the amount of love that consumers have for products. Along all aspects of the vehicle, from styling and performance to tire and wipers, “Love” is the holy grail of customer experience. Love directly influences customer loyalty and product advocacy and is measured in terms of “emographics,” or the emotional profile of a population, which is crucial to understanding the “why” of decision-making. Continue reading →

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Rubber Soul? First-Ever UX to Celebrate a Sneaker

Posted on 12 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. Continue reading →

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