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Death Risk – Honda Motor Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles
American Honda is recalling model-year 2025-2026 Honda off-road motorcycles, according to the U.S.* Consumer Product Safety Commission. Motorcycle model numbers CRF250R/RX/RWE or CRF450R/RX/RWE have a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard. The motorcycles were sold at Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2026 for $8900 – $13,200.
The handlebar’s clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate. Consumers should stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and if necessary, a replacement of the handlebar’s clamp at the dealer’s location. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, manufacturing, news, public health, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged American Honda Motorcycle Recalls, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, CRF250R/RX/RWE recall, CRF450R/RX/RWE recall, Ken Zino, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, X @KenAutoinformed
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May Day – UAW Strike Votes at American Axle, Woodward MPC
UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle, aka Dauch Corporation, today announced plans to hold a strike authorization vote starting 11 May. Results will be counted on 12 May, with the chance for workers to walk out of the Three … Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, labor issues, manufacturing, opinions, people, shows and events, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged American Axle aka Dauch Corporation, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Jose Tapia, Ken Zino, May Day labor actions, UAW Local 2093, UAW President Shawn Fain, UAW Region 1D Director Steve Dawes, UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell, X @KenAutoinformed
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Magna International Posts Q1 2026 EPS Loss of $0.04
This is a good result in AutoInformed’s view given that Magna is managing its production volumes impacted by a large and complicated range of factors. Recently, Trump’s military conflicts and tariffs. Then there are global supply chain issues, including interference to supply of and/or increased costs of steel, aluminum, resin, energy supplies and so forth. Critical parts include semiconductor and memory (DRAM) chips which are causing OEM, supplier or sub-supplier disruptions. Then there are commodity prices, labor disruptions, cost of skilled labor and political regulatory actions among other challenges – AutoCrat. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, engineering, financial results, manufacturing, mobility company, news analysis, opinions, results, sales, shows and events, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, Magna International Inc, Magna Q1 2026 Earnings, Swamy Kotagiri, X @KenAutoinformed
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X To Pace 110th Indianapolis 500
A 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X will lead the field to the green flag for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday 24 May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.* “Having America’s sports car, the Corvette, pacing the field feels … Continue reading
Posted in auto news, marketing, performance, racing, shows and events
Tagged 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Curt Cignetti, Indiana University, J. Douglas Boles, Ken Zino, Tony Roma, X @KenAutoinformed, ZR1X pace car
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Stellantis Posts Q1 2026 Net Profit of €0.4 Billion
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) today reported Q1 2026 financial results that show a slight year-over-year improvement.* Net revenues increased 6% year-over-year to €38.1 billion, with improved performance in North America, as well as gains in Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa. Net profit increased to €0.4 billion from volume growth and stronger operating performance. As with all global automakers, Stellantis is struggling with trade and tariff wars, as well as the consequences of mid-eastern region military actions. Continue reading
AAA – Weekly Average Pump Gas Prices Up 27 Cents!
Gas prices are going back up again, according to the latest data from AAA. The national average is $1.12 higher than it was at this time last year. Oil prices are above $100/barrel.
“After ticking down for nearly two weeks, gas prices are going back up again with the national average seeing a 27-cent hike in one week. The national average is $1.12 higher than it was this time last year, as oil prices surge above $100/barrel with no indication of when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years since late July 2022,” AAA said in a release. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, blog, economy, news, news analysis, prices, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged aaa, AAA TripTik Travel planner, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, eia, Energy Information Administration, Iranian War, Ken Zino, pump prices of fuel, Strait of Hormuz, X @KenAutoinformed
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Penske Automotive Group Posts Q1 2026 Net of $234.5M
“In the first quarter of 2026, our business delivered over 126,000 retail automotive and commercial truck units, generated $7.9 billion in revenue and $323.7 million in earnings before taxes. During the quarter, we continued to demonstrate a flexible approach to capital allocation by completing the acquisition of two Lexus dealerships in the Orlando metropolitan area of Central Florida, increasing the dividend paid to stockholders by 1.4% and repurchasing 170,393 shares of common stock,” said Chair Roger Penske. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, financial results, marketing, mobility company, news analysis, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, NYSE: PAG, penske automotive group, Penske Transportation Solutions, roger penske, X @KenAutoinformed
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GM Canada to Build Next-Generation Truck V8 Engines
General Motors Canada (NYSE: GM) said today that it is investing C$691 million in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of the sixth generation of General Motors’ V8 engine, which will power GM full-size trucks and SUVs. Yesterday, GM reported strong sales and earnings for Q1 2026 bolstered in part by sales of such vehicles. Complicating GM’s global strategy is the Trump mis-administration’s repudiation of the successful North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its subsequent revision proposed, promoted and signed by President Trump known in the U.S. as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Flint Engine Operations, GM Canada Manufacturing, Jack Uppal, Ken Zino, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, Tonawanda Propulsion Plant, USMCA, X @KenAutoinformed
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IIHS – Drivers More Likely To Use Phones While Speeding
Drivers are more likely to use their phones while speeding, a tendency that increases crash risk by combining two dangerous behaviors, according to a new study released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.* “Until now, safety experts believed … Continue reading
Posted in auto news, distracted driving, news analysis, people, public health, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, David Harkey, Driver phone use while speeding, Ian Reagan, iihs, insurance institute for highway safety, Ken Zino, safe-driving apps, Sam Monfort, X @KenAutoinformed
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Trump Slump Forecast – February 26 New Vehicle Sales Drop
“The new-vehicle sales pace shifted to a lower gear in Q4 of last year, and that weakness is expected to continue through this month as well,” said Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, fools 'n frauds, global warming, manufacturing, marketing, news, news analysis, results, sales, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Charlie Chesbrough, Cox Automotive, February 2026 U.S. new vehicle sales forecast, Ken Zino, X @KenAutoinformed
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Japanese Top Consumer Reports 2026 Automotive Report
“We’re releasing new overall score rankings,” said Jake Fisher, CR’s Senior Director of Automotive Testing. “That’s really who makes the best cars along with new car reliability, used car reliability, which is really looking 5 to 10 year old models that are on out in the road, owner satisfaction, our road test scores, repair costs. … We have all the information for each one of the models on our website. That’s all live right now…. We are very excited that this year. We actually have the most amount of vehicles that we’ve had for a very long time. We’ve made some changes to make the survey easier to complete. … We’ve actually gone from 300,000 vehicles in the survey to 380,000 vehicles in the survey. That’s total.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, awards, customer satisfaction, design and styling, electric vehicles, manufacturing, news analysis, quality, results, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, automotive press association, Consumer Reports 2026 Automotive Report, jake fisher, Ken Zino, Steven Elek, X @KenAutoinformed
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Constitution Day 2025 Thoughts
The point here is that to govern without facts is madness. Leaving aside the historical revisions that show that King George III, the monarch who lost the colonies to what became the United States, was, well, mad as a hatter in his later years. Donald J. Trump – the man who wishes to be our King now – should not be our president based on his deteriorating mental condition. He doesn’t even know what is going on in his own administration.Is Trump going to fire the entire CBO? [See the following] It’s time for “We the People” to fire Trump and his Curia Regis, the advisors – cabinet members, agency heads and the like – who are against the facts or falsify them. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Congressional Budget Office, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Curia Regis, Donald J. Trump, Erika McEntarfer, Ken Zino, King George III, The American Revolution, U.S. Constitution, X @KenAutoinformed
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Racing Return! McLaren MCL-HY 2027 WEC Hypercar Shown
“Years and months in the making and here we are, revealing the MCL-HY to the world. McLaren Racing now has three race cars ready to contest the biggest motorsport series in the world; Formula 1, IndyCar and WEC. This means McLaren, its partners and fans can challenge for the Triple Crown of Monaco GP, INDY500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans together – a unique cross-series story that sets us apart,” said Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Racing. Continue reading →