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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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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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Wither US Automotive Sales? Uncertainties Abound

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

CAR notes that there are “many risks to the 2019 automotive outlook: Will 2019 be the start of the economic downturn? How will U.S. trade policies affect the auto industry? Will regulatory and technological developments start to change what products are made and sold in North America?” Continue reading →

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Cars for Cheese? EU Turning Point in Japanese Localization

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

In 2018, the three UK Japanese transplants of Nissan, Toyota and Honda collectively produced over 730,000 cars, which represent almost half of all Light Vehicles built in Britain. Continue reading →

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Midwest Automotive Media Association Family Vehicles of Year

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“Whether it’s a premium-brand or mainstream model, it should be versatile, reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced. MAMA members pooled their expertise and experience to select the best family vehicles from an outstanding group of new and significantly refreshed models, and the Subaru Ascent and Volvo XC40 came out on top,” said MAMA award coordinator Tim Healey. Continue reading →

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Rolls-Royce: Record Apprenticeship Places Open

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Since the program was launched in 2006, numbers have progressively increased, with 2019 offering a record 31 candidates the opportunity to join the team at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Continue reading →

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California Cars and Global Warming: CRC, Kraft-Heinz and Mothers Pay $1.4 Million For Violating Air Quality Rules

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“Many common household products, such as cleaners and metal polishes, contain compounds that contribute to unhealthy smog. It’s important that retailers only stock and sell products that adhere to CARB regulations limiting the amount of these compounds,” CARB Enforcement Division Chief Todd Sax said. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Freshening

Posted on 9 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Set for sale in fall 2019, Rogue Sport follows the rather more significant upgrades for the 2019 model year. Continue reading →

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Ford Invests $1 Billion in Chicago Plants for Explorer, Police Interceptor, Lincoln Aviator

Posted on 8 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Ford was the No. 1 producer of vehicles in the U.S. and the leading exporter of vehicles from the U.S., building nearly 2.4 million in 2018, Ford says it employs the most hourly U.S. autoworkers. Continue reading →

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