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November Michigan Ballot Proposals – UAW Con and Pro
“Nothing has shaped the current corrupt state of our government like the rise of corporate money and influence,” said UAW President Shawn Fain on the Union’s endorsement of Proposal 2. “Billionaires and corporations are pouring billions of dollars into our elections in America this year alone. They do it to rig the system in their favor, and working-class families pay the price.” Continue reading
Posted in labor issues, news, opinions
Tagged 2026 Michigan ballot proposals, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, League of Women Voters Michigan, The rise of corporate money and influence corrupting government, UAW President Shawn Fain, X @KenAutoinformed
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TRUMPED! AAA – Pump Prices Continue Rising
Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas or President Trump’s losing war against Iran, as well as other policy failures Gas prices are now they were during spring 2026. The trend is clear; the national average is about to reach this year’s record high of $4.56 set on 21 May 21. The all-time high for the national average is $5.01 set on 14 June 2022. Passing it appears certain. – AutoCrat Continue reading
Posted in economy, energy, news analysis, prices, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Council of Foreign Relations, Ken Zino, Ken Zino commenting as AutoCrat, mid-east wars, national average for a gallon of fuel, Trumpoline, X @KenAutoinformed
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel SUV Prototype Under Testing
BMW iX5 Hydrogen fueled SUV is now undergoing road testing. Continue reading
Aston Martin and Brough Superior Debut AMB 002 Motorcycle
“Having created two of the most remarkable track-only motorcycles ever built in the AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro, it was always a long-term dream to make an Aston Martin motorcycle for the road,: said Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, marketing, new vehicle, performance
Tagged Aston Martin and Brough Superior Debut AMB 002 Motorcycle, auto industry commentary, AutoInformed news, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino writing as AutoCrat, Marek Reichman, mark, Stefano Saporetti, superbikes, Thierry Henriette, X @KenAutoinformed
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Honda Racing – Kelvin Fu Replaces President David Salters
“When I joined HRC US, I never imagined that one day I would have the privilege of leading this extraordinary organization. I am truly humbled by the opportunity. Throughout my career at HPD and HRC US, I have been fortunate to work on a wide range of programs, from the development of the NSX GT3, Acura DPi race cars, and the LMDh engine and car to building lasting partnerships with our racing teams,” said Kelvin Fu, president HRC US.
“I want to sincerely thank David Salters for his leadership, friendship and mentorship. Dave challenged all of us to think bigger, move faster and never lose sight of the fact that we are competitors at heart. He is a true racer whose vision and commitment have helped shape HRC US into the world-class organization it is today, and his impact will be felt for many years to come.
“Looking ahead, I am excited about the future of HRC US. We recently renewed our commitment to IndyCar as the series continues to grow and strengthen its position in North American motorsports. Our new business ventures also position us to better serve Honda racing fans. We will remain committed to innovation, competition, and developing the people and technologies that define the future of motorsports. The Honda racing spirit has always been about challenging convention and pushing boundaries, and I look forward to leading HRC US as we write the next chapter of that story together,” said Fu. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, people, racing
Tagged auto industry commentary, AutoInformed news, autoinformed.com, David Salters, Honda Racing Corporation USA, Honda Racing – Kelvin Fu Replaces President David Salters, Kelvin Fu, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino writing as AutoCrat, X @KenAutoinformed
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IndyCar – McLaughlin Wins Laguna Seca. 2027 Preview?
McLaughlin in this race [an 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course- AutoCrat] only trailed during pit stops. McLaughlin led 87 of 95 laps.
This cursory view, however, slights the 2026 Honda season [It was the second time since the return of multi-manufacturer competition in 2012 that any engine manufacturer has swept all three championships and the Indianapolis 500 in the same season, the first being Honda’s sweep of all four in 2025 – AutoCrat.] Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 239,000 Ram Pickups for Camera Failures
A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image to fail. No driver warning occurs. Continue reading
Ford Recalls 150,000 Mustangs for Sudden Drive Power Loss
“In affected vehicles, the engine compartment wiring harness ground eyelet terminals may experience fatigue fracture. Depending on which ground eyelet fractures, this condition may result in a loss of motive power, loss of right and/or left headlamps, loss of windshield washer fluid pump function, loss of air conditioning, and/or an inoperable engine cooling fan,” Ford said in the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this morning. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, manufacturing, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ford Mustang my 2024-2026 Recall 26C40s, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com writing as AutoCrat, NHTSA Mustang recall 26V547 or 26V-547, X @KenAutoinformed
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Trump-Conomics = Everybody Loses a U.S.-Canada Trade War
AutoInformed fully agrees with CAR and Abraham Lincoln. This is not a U.S. Government of the people, by the people and for the people. AutoInformed is against tariffs by tyrants or kings. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, AutoInformed Editorial, economy, financial results, manufacturing, news, news analysis, opinions, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
Tagged AutoInformed news, autoinformed.com, Automotive news and analysis, center for automotive research, Edgar Faler, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com writing as AutoCrat, nafta, Tyler Harp, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA, X @KenAutoinformed
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SAP Races – Porsche sells MHP to Tata Consultancy Services
“Porsche is taking another important step in its strategy to focus resolutely on its core business with the transfer of MHP to Tata Consultancy Services,” said Dr Michael Leiters, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “At the same time, we are gaining a strategic partner in TCS. By combining Porsche’s automotive expertise with TCS’s digital technology and AI capabilities, we will further strengthen our innovative power, increase efficiency and boost our competitiveness in an increasingly data- and software-driven world of mobility.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, manufacturing, software defined vehicles
Tagged AutoInformed news, autoinformed.com, Automotive news and analysis, Dr. Michael Leiters, K. Krithivasan, Ken Zino of AutoInformed, Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com writing as AutoCrat, MHP, Porsche and Tata Consultancy Services, software-defined mobility, System Analysis Program Development, X @KenAutoinformed
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By the Seat of Their Pants – Premium Seats Lag in Quality?
Along with findings from the JD Power 2026 U.S. APEAL Study, which show premium brands no longer hold a clear advantage across key ownership attributes, this year’s results reveal that mass market brands now outperform premiums in seat satisfaction Continue reading →