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First Ford Performance Off-Road Leveling Kits
Most Ranger and F-150 trucks are purchased with four-wheel drive, and it’s said the leveling kits will enable off-road drivers to risk more challenging terrain. Beyond adding additional ground clearance, off-road performance is improved with Ford truck-optimized FOX shocks. Continue reading
alice + olivia: The Rag Trade Meets a VW Rag Top
It’s a latter-day version of Janice Joplin’s bathtub Porsche without the superstar musical talent or the 1960s backdrop.
It’s a latter-day version of Janice Joplin’s bathtub Porsche without the musical talent or the 1960s backdrop.
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Ford Proves the Known – Electric Motors Have Torque
Ford has confirmed it will bring an all-electric F-150 to market. This will be in addition to the all-new F-150 Hybrid that goes on sale next year. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, marketing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, F-150 EV, F-150 Hybrid, Ken Zino
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Chevrolet 2020 Bolt EV – 259 Miles of Range Claimed
Through Q2 2019 – the latest GM data available – Chevy has sold 8,281 Volts compared to 7,858 for the same period a year earlier. Critics/cynics say this is an expensive hobby, not a business. Continue reading
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Sets Meaningless Record
The hybrid SUV ran on used road tires and was driven by the German racing driver and TV Reader Tim Schrick. Continue reading
New Audi Customers Offered Seven Silvercar Rental Car Days
Audi bought Silvercar in 2017, as part of an effort to offer mobility products and services by increasing access and flexibility to customers. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, mobility company
Tagged audi, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Silvercar
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EVs ‘Normal Now’ Claims Electrify America
The campaign does not address the substantive issues behind range anxiety, charge time and cost. Continue reading
Carvana Launches First Vending Machine in California
Customers that choose to pick up their vehicle at the Car Vending Machine are greeted by a Customer Advocate and receive a commemorative, oversized Carvana coin to activate the fully automated vending process, taking only minutes to complete the transaction compared to hours spent at the dealership. Continue reading
Aston Martin Automotive Galleries and Lairs
“Automotive Galleries and Lairs is an opportunity for clients to work with the Aston Martin Design Team but also with renowned architects, focusing on those with local knowledge and an excellent understanding of the specifics of the brief,” said Aston. Continue reading
2020 Corvette Stingray Starts Production Late This Year
The popular Z51 Performance Package price remains unchanged at $5,000 and on any trim of Corvette. The package propels the new mid-engine Stingray from 0-60 mph in fewer than 3 seconds, nearly a second faster than the 2019 Corvette Stingray. Paired with the 1LT trim, that level of performance can be had for less than $65,000. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Corvette Pricing, Ken Zino
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MINI celebrates 60 years at the 2019 Monterey Car Week
Today, the MINI product lineup has a model range of five vehicles – the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, MINI Hardtop 4 Door, MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman and MINI Countryman. Continue reading
Shelby GT350R Now Shares GT500 Chassis Technology
Retail sales of special performance series Mustangs (GT350 and Bullitt) were up 39% in Q2 of this year, leading to an overall retail share gain for Mustang this year and increasing Mustang transaction pricing by $1,200 over a year-ago to $36,300 per car. However, Ford doesn’t break out the sales numbers by variant, but obviously the gain wasn’t nearly enough to offset the decline in the balance of the Mustang business or the failing car business (-23% ytd) Continue reading
2020 VW Lineup – Simplified, Driver Assist Tools Standard
Nearly all Volkswagen models will have standard driver-assistance features, including Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist), Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Traffic Alert. In addition, several models simplify their trim structures to bring pricing more in line with the market. Year-to-date U.S. sales at 215,796 are up +6.1%. Continue reading
Chevrolet 2020 Silverado Diesel – EPA 33 MPG Estimated
With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the Silverado 3-liter Duramax with four-wheel drive can tow up to 9,300 pounds and a max payload of 1,870 pounds. The first deliveries of the Duramax turbo-diesel are expected to begin in the fall. Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Heritage Collection 2020 Coming
The famous black and white color of the early motorcycles is claimed to be reflected throughout the entire collection. The original branding and the BMW metal emblem are also incorporated in the design. The copper-colored details and visual accents displayed in these garments are similar to the materials used in classic BMW motorcycles. Continue reading →