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Ford, Wayne State University and ACCESS Coalition Expand Mobile COVID-19 Testing
Since launching in April, the mobile testing operation has added four Ford Transits – each fully equipped for mobile COVID-19 testing – as clinical test vehicles to conduct and support testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Continue reading
COVID Casualty – Woodward Dream Cruise
Southeastern Michigan is in Phase 4 of Whitmer’s Safe Start Plan. This means social gatherings are limited to small groups with social distancing, and outdoor crowds are limited to no more than 100 people. Continue reading
Posted in environment, milestones, people, performance
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, woodward dream cruise
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RumbleOn Posts Q1 Net Loss of -$22 Million
“Looking ahead, we are focused on the successful launch of the third generation of RumbleOn.com in Q3, which will improve powersport dealers’ ability to compete in a meaningful manner in online-only transactions… Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19, Ken Zino, RumbleON CEO, RumbleOn. Marshall Chesrown
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2020 Ranger Adds Three New Performance Packages
Ford Performance Level 1 and Level 2 packages for Ranger pickups are available for order in August. The Ford Performance Level 3 package will be available for order next summer. Continue reading
Navistar Settles Diesel Air Quality Violations for $2m
The Illinois-based company modified its vehicle calibrations from their certified design through “running changes” in the engines of its heavy-duty trucks without notifying the California Air Resources Board that the changes were being made, as is required. Continue reading
Global Vehicle Sales Improve but COVID Wave 2 Lurks
This now looks like a long shot to AutoInformed with the US leading the way in spreading new infections and fatalities from the maskless and clueless Trump misadministration. In the US, a repetition of the ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme could potentially lift sales, “but this has yet to be fully debated or agreed,” says LMC. Continue reading
Global Parts – BMW, Toyota Recall Tie Rods
During rough road driving conditions or high temperatures, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. Continue reading
Posted in quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, tie rod recall for BMW and Toyota
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First Look – 2021 Ford F-150 Pickup
The launch will be closely watched by industry observers – the number of build combinations seems needlessly large, and Ford needs to prove it can launch the best selling pickup in the US without the problems it experienced on the Explorer.
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California Requires Electric Trucks by 2045
Trucks are the largest single source of air pollution from vehicles, responsible for 70% of the smog-causing pollution and 80% of carcinogenic diesel soot even though they number only 2 million among the 30 million registered vehicles in the state. Continue reading
US June Retail Sales Down -6% from Pre-Virus Forecast
The sales came at a high price, though, Record levels of manufacturer incentives for the month of June are supporting the recovery. Incentive spending should reach $4,411 in June, the highest ever for the month and an increase of $445 from June 2019. Incentives on cars are expected to be up $459 to $4,031, with trucks/SUVs up $407 to $4,524. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, j.d power, Ken Zino, Thomas King, US June vehicle forecast
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Formula 1: Car by Car 1950–59 Now Available in the U.S
When the World Championship was first held in 1950, red Italian cars predominated, from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati, and continued to do so for much of the period. But, by the time the decade closed, green British cars were in their ascendancy, first Vanwall and then rear-engined Cooper. BRM and Lotus were emerging. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Peter Higham
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Ford Motor in Corktown and Newlab Working on – What Else – Vehicle Connectivity, Autonomy and Electrification
Two years ago, pre-Covid, but nevertheless financially challenged Ford bought 1.2 million square feet in Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, including the historic Michigan Central Station, with plans to establish a new mobility innovation district dubbed Michigan Central. Mostly press releases have followed since then. Continue reading
Top Five Air Pollution Actions to Improve Health, Climate
While some efforts that replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources improve both local health and favorably impact climate change, other, often politically popular programs are of limited value on either front. Continue reading
Duh – New Vehicle Quality Determined by Working Technology J.D. Power Says
In a victory of sorts, most domestic brands are above average. Seven domestic brands perform better than the overall industry average of 166 PP100. Continue reading
GM Reports Q2 US Sales at -34% Year-over-Year
“While the industry experienced significant declines due to the outbreak of COVID-19, full-size pickup truck sales performed exceptionally well, and overall sales showed signs of recovery, especially deliveries to retail customers,” GM claimed. Continue reading →