Monthly Archives: November 2016

Black Friday Boosts November U.S. Auto Sales

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Year-to-date sales are essentially the same as the 15,838,458 sales recorded through the first eleven months of 2015’s record-breaking year. Continue reading →

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Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Volkswagen Plan EV Charging Network

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Ken Zino

BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. Continue reading →

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VW Diesel Emissions Settlements – Wisconsin Tax Rules

Posted on 28 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has issued guidance on the sales tax implications of the VW and Audi diesel emission fraud settlements. Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2016 Sees a Divided People

Posted on 23 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Through it all, remember there can be more reasons to celebrate at Thanksgivings to come, particularly if we adhere to the “We the People” principle of our founding fathers. Call it American optimism or American liberalism and expanding inclusiveness – for these problem-solving, practical American traits, we can always be thankful. Continue reading →

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Three New 2017 AMG GT Models on Sale

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The new AMG Roadsters are said to make the AMG driving performance an even more intensive experience. In the entry-level model, the AMG GT Roadster, the AMG 4‑liter V8 biturbo unit produces an output of 350 kW (476 horsepower). Continue reading →

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Holiday Travel Put at 36.8 billion Miles

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Americans are expected to log 36.8 billion miles on the road visiting family and friends – a 46% increase (11.6 billion miles) compared to 2015. Continue reading →

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Under Water? Biggest Cash Deals on Black Friday

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

With new car dealerships striving to meet year-end sales goals, and automakers offering generous incentive and rebate programs, Black Friday has become one of the busiest days of the year at many auto dealerships. Continue reading →

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Teamsters Strike at Selland Auto Transport

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Selland transports new automobiles across the western U.S. for Toyota, Honda, VW, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Kia Continue reading →

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Trump Claims Jobs Victory on Minor Tweak in Ford Production

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Louisville plant will continue Ford Escapes, along with the Lincoln MKC for the moment. No jobs were created, and given the overheated compact SUV market, no jobs were saved. Continue reading →

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NextEV NIO EP9 – World’s Fastest EV?

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

NextEV unveiled its electric supercar, NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Last month, the EP9 lapped the 20.8 km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Continue reading →

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Bahrain – Audi One, Two. Porsche Wins Drivers’ Title

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

In its last race in World Endurance Cup, Audi dominated Bahrain by taking the first two spots on the podium. However, the new WEC driver world champions, Romain Dumas (FR), Neel Jani (CH) and Marc Lieb (DE) in the #2 Porsche only came in sixth after contact with another car early in the race. Continue reading →

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Bahrain – Porsche Battling Toyota, Audi for WEC Drivers’ Title

Posted on 19 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Porsche might have been the favorite having captured the maker’s championship (Porsche Clinches WEC Manufacturer’s Title at Shanghai) two weeks ago in Shanghai, but Audi put in a strong Bahrain qualifying session, while Toyota once again flubbed it. Continue reading →

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Lexus Serves Sriracha IS – Hot and Spicy

Posted on 18 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Whether this is an early April Fool’s spoof or luxury automaker Lexus is serious about bringing a playful, potentially dangerous take to a concept IS sedan by partnering with Sriracha sauce remains to be seen. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz Calendar – She’s Mercedes

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

In a new twist on and old idea, famous and influential women each present a Mercedes model with their own personal perspective on the 2017 car calendar. Continue reading →

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NiroBot for Facebook to Hype Kia Niro Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Messenger is allegedly used by more than 1 billion consumers monthly, and those accessing the NiroBot for Messenger will get vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews, lots of hype and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform. Continue reading →

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