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NASCAR Bans Fans at Races
Just a day after insisting that it would hold racing as usual with slight tweaks to protect the drivers from COVID-19, NASCAR has admitted partially that more steps are necessary to acknowledges the growing crisis and public health threat. Continue reading
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the US
CDC is recording an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, aka COVID-19. The Data are at least one day old and note comprehensive. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, economy, news analysis, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19, Kenneth Zino
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COVID-19 Chaos as LMC Automotive Cuts Global Light Vehicle Sales Forecast by 3.7 Million Units
Whether you believe there is a public overreaction or that COVID-19 is actually a public health crisis headed for pandemic status, there is no denying the expected negative impact it will have on the economy and auto industry. Continue reading
COVID-19: 2020 New York International Auto Show Delayed
As AutoInformed said then, “The show’s fate of course will be determined by public health departments at the city, state and federal levels. At the moment there is no known vaccine for preventive or ameliorative use against COVID-19.” This still applies despite of the denials and obfuscation of the central government. Continue reading
Posted in economy, marketing, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, COVID-19, Kenneth Zino
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US Trade Deficit Continues at $45 Billion a Month
The drop in imports portends shortages, which could harm both consumer and business spending. The coronavirus epidemic has upset businesses and production in China, with an extension of the Lunar Year holidays cutting output in an effort by the Chinese government to constrain its spread. This likely will be repeated in the US economy as the epidemic spreads here. It’s too soon to see the potential negative effects on the auto industry, but disruptions are likely given China, South Korea and Mexican trade in automotive goods. Continue reading
New York Auto Show Claims It Will Happen
The show’s fate of course will be determined by public health departments at the city, state and federal levels. At the moment there is no known vaccine for preventive or ameliorative use against COVID-19. Continue reading
Posted in economy, environment, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, coronavirus, COVID-19, Javits Center, Kenneth Zino
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Limited Edition of 500 Giulia GTA Sedans Appear in June
Perhaps more significant is the Giulia GTAm, a100% “street legal” version of the GTA, with two racing seats, roll bar and 6-point safety belts. On GTAm, the aerodynamic front piece has been optimized to an “extreme level, by adding a larger front splitter and a real carbon rear wing, which ensure a perfectly balanced load at high speeds.” Continue reading
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Tagged alfa romeo, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19, Giulia GTA and GTAm, Kenneth Zino, scca
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IMSA Delays Twelve Hours of Sebring to November 2020
Notably, IMSA said nothing about the growing public health crisis and its potential dire effects on fans. IMSA is owned by NASCAR, which has just banned fans from races. Continue reading →