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Snapshot – The Trump Economic Depression
50.1% of American adults live in households which have experienced a loss in employment income. That’s making America gruesome again… Continue reading
Posted in economy, news analysis, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, MAGA
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Vehicle Love is Blind in Latest APEAL Study
The so-called APEAL Study Power contends measures an owner’s “emotional attachment to their new vehicle and in what areas that vehicle may not be delivering on all the positive experiences that were hoped for.” (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study) Continue reading
Census Bureau: Millions of Americans Who Get Health Coverage from Employers Could Lose It During COVID-19
The occupations among those affected during the pandemic and therefore most at risk of losing health coverage: food preparation and serving; building and grounds cleaning and maintenance; personal care and service; and retail sales. Collectively, 39.6 million people worked in these jobs in 2018, representing 23.6% of all workers. Continue reading
Posted in economy, insurance, people
Tagged affordable care act, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, census bureau, COVID-19, Ken Zino
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Census Bureau on Trump Economy
The Census Numbers are grim on the economy and its effects on voters. Continue reading
Uber to Acquire Postmates, Cornershop Closing in Days
Postmates has been an early pioneer of “delivery-as-a-service,” which complements Uber’s growing survival efforts in the delivery of groceries, essentials, and other goods. Continue reading
Posted in labor issues, marketing, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Cornershop, Ken Zino, Postmates, Uber Eats.
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4 July 2020 – We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident
Jefferson, rightly regarded as the clearest, most eloquent writer, created what remains one of our core documents. It simply states that all of us equals could work at Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. This of course led from our Articles of Confederation, to our Declaration and thence to one of the finest organizing documents of the 18th or any other century – our Constitution Continue reading
Ford, Wayne State University and ACCESS Coalition Expand Mobile COVID-19 Testing
Since launching in April, the mobile testing operation has added four Ford Transits – each fully equipped for mobile COVID-19 testing – as clinical test vehicles to conduct and support testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Continue reading
The Confederate Flag, Conservative Politics and NASCAR
“The image of the Confederate flag is not something that should play an official role in our sport as we continue to reach out to new fans and make NASCAR more inclusive,” NASCAR spokesman David Higdon said in a prepared statement at the time. Continue reading
Posted in milestones, news analysis, people, racing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Bubba Wallace, Center for Responsive Politics, Colin Kaepernick, confederate flag, Culture, Denise-Marie Ordway, Elections, Florida State University, Gender, Joshua I. Newman, Megan Rapinoe, nascar, News Media, Polarization, politics, Race, Reporting, Republican, sports, Tip sheets Black Lives Matter
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COVID Casualty – Woodward Dream Cruise
Southeastern Michigan is in Phase 4 of Whitmer’s Safe Start Plan. This means social gatherings are limited to small groups with social distancing, and outdoor crowds are limited to no more than 100 people. Continue reading
Posted in environment, milestones, people, performance
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, woodward dream cruise
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Black Lives Matter – NASCAR Drivers Walk Wallace to His Starting Position at Talladega Superspeedway
Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, was escorted to his starting position by NASCAR Cup Series drivers and crew prior to the rain delayed NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 400 race Monday, June 22, 2020 at Talladega Superspeedway Continue reading
Noose Found Hanging in NASCAR Garage at Talladega
A noose was found hanging in Bubba’s garage where the #43 Petty Motorsports car with Black Lives Matter displayed over the rear wheels was serviced for the running of the crowd less Talladega Superspeedway race. This just a fortnight after NASCAR banned the traitor’s Confederate flag at all its events. Continue reading
Pennsylvania Sues Carlisle to Stop Swap Meet
Carlisle Events appears to be in a tenuous legal position since it asked for a waiver on June 9, 2020, according to the suit. Then never filed a response to inquiries about how guidelines would be followed. Continue reading
Posted in economy, environment, litigation, news analysis, people, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Carlisle Swap Meet, COVID-19, Ken Zino
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Fed – May Retail Sales Far Below Earlier Levels
The extent of the downturn and the pace of recovery remain extraordinarily uncertain and will depend in large part on our success in containing the virus. We all want to get back to normal, but a full recovery is unlikely to occur until people are confident that it is safe to reengage in a broad range of activities,” Powell warned today after a meeting of the board of governors. Continue reading
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival on Schedule
“We are continuing our plans and preparations to hold our second Chattanooga Motorcar Festival this October with the expectation that all businesses will be operating by then and sporting events will be back on schedule, so that we can all enjoy the many activities that bring us together,” said DeFoor. Continue reading
COVID-19 Auto Related Closings, Openings, Closings
Updated from 16 March 2020 onward Continue reading →