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Oil Refiners Sue Environmental Protection Agency to Stop E15 Ethanol Fuel Sales. Attack on EPA Broadens.

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Ken Zino

The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association filed suit on Monday, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review and overturn an Environmental Protection Agency decision last fall to allow the sale of E15 fuel in cars and light trucks.

Organizations joining NPRA against EPA are the International Liquid Terminals Association and the Western States Petroleum Association. The suits contend EPA violated the Clean Air Act and the Administrative Procedure Act. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Board Extends Contract of CEO Martin Winterkorn

Posted on 3 January 2011 by Ken Zino

The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG unanimously extended the contract of Management Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn for another five years until the end of 2016, the VW said yesterday in a statement. Continue reading →

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Significant Auto Industry Stories of 2010

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Ken Zino

As 2010 dwindles it’s time to reflect on the significant automotive stories of the year from a perspective that attempts to ignore the daily hysteria of the “gotcha” playing media. The longer term effects and significance of the following stories … Continue reading →

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Ex Car Czar Rattner Settles Bribery Charges for $10 Million

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Steven Rattner, the Obama Administrations’ former “car czar,” has settled bribery charges in New York by paying a $10 million fine and agreeing to banishment from appearing before any public pension fund within the State of New York for five years. … Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls F-Series, Edge, Lincoln MKX for Fires. “Toyota Effect” at NHTSA as Makers Now Rush to Recall Defects

Posted on 30 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company in the U.S. is recalling thousands of 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles for fires. A Mexican-built control computer from Lear Corporation can burst into flames without warning. At least two of … Continue reading →

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Ford to Expand Start-Stop Systems in U.S. by 2012

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Ken Zino

A Start-Stop system will be available for Ford’s North American cars and sport utility vehicles and crossovers starting in 2012, the maker said in a release, claiming improved city driving fuel economy between 4% and 10%. Continue reading →

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2012 Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan

Posted on 24 December 2010 by Ken Zino

While Christmas auto advertising is in full swing for “great deals” on wheels, Mercedes-Benz has released photos of a revised C-Class compact due next year. The sedan is changed on both exterior ends from a mild facelift with new bumpers, … Continue reading →

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EU Auto Production Still Well Below Pre Crisis Levels

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Ken Zino

New passenger car production in the European Union (EU) grew in the first half of this year before dropping by 5% in the third quarter, as sales slumped, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said today. The unemployment rate in … Continue reading →

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Toyota to Debut Prius Line of Vehicles at NAIAS

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will stage the world premiere of the Prius family of vehicles at a press conference at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January, the company said today. Continue reading →

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EPA Moves Ahead on Greenhouse Gas Standards

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a plan for establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution standards for refineries and power plants, in what appear to be victories for small businesses, farms and environmental moderates. It also signals the Obama Administration’s … Continue reading →

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Honda Recalls Accord, Pilot Models for Suspension Failures

Posted on 22 December 2010 by Ken Zino

American Honda will recall model year 2010-11 Accord and 2011 Pilot vehicles in the U.S. to prevent a potential front suspension failure. The machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, and the damper … Continue reading →

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Korean Hankook Recalls Defective Tires for Blowouts

Posted on 22 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Hankook Tire America Corporation (HTAC) is recalling imported P256/70R17S replacement tires because they failed Hankook tests for sidewall wear, which can lead to blowouts.

In a series of lawyer-written filings to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Korean tire maker said even though the imported tires conformed with U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Hankook considers the tires’ failure of internal standards that were deliberately set higher, a safety related defect. As a result, Hankook will conduct a safety recall, according to Dae-Ki Min, HTAC’s lawyer. Continue reading →

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Magna Board Says Bye-Bye Belinda Stronach. Unexpected Result of Deal that Ceded Control of the Auto Parts Giant

Posted on 22 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) announced late yesterday that Belinda Stronach,  daughter of Magna founder Frank Stronach, will be “resigning” from her role as Executive Vice-Chair and member of the Board of Directors, effective 31 December 2010. “The … Continue reading →

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Toyota Predicts Another Sales Gain in 2011 on Asian Boom

Posted on 21 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Corp. said in Japan today that it expected strong sales in Asia to cause Toyota’s second straight year of sales growth in 2011, tallying 7.7 million vehicles, up 3% from 2010.

The leading Japanese automaker also said that in 2010 its Asian sales would exceed U.S. sales for the first time. Continue reading →

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EPA Fines DuPont $3.3 Million for TSCA Violations

Posted on 21 December 2010 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that DuPont has agreed to pay a penalty of $3.3 million to resolve 57 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) violations. DuPont failed to immediately notify EPA of research indicating “substantial risk” found … Continue reading →

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