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COVID-19 Auto Related Closings, Openings, Closings
Updated Daily from 16 March onward Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, COVID-19 Closings, Ken Zino
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First Look – Jeep Wrangler Rubicon V8 Concept
Yes, there’s a truck performance war under way. The Ford Bronco is due to be unveiled tonight. Consider: Jeep has just electronically introduced its new Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept, powered by a 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) V8 engine that delivers a claimed 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. This means a 0-60 mph elapsed time in less than 5 seconds. Continue reading
Volvo Recalls 308,000 Cars for Defective Seat belts
Volvo has known about the problem with the Autoliv supplied cable since 2016, but had trouble determining the cause it said in the required NHTSA filing. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, recalls
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa, Volvo Recalls
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Chinese CATL and Honda Alliance to Make EV Batteries, Technology and Maybe Autonomous Vehicles
The companies said the agreement will enable them to begin discussions on a broad range of areas including joint development, stable supply, and the recycling and reuse of batteries. Honda is spreading the risk and costs and hedging its bets on battery electric vehicles, the development of which is threatened by the ongoing Covid crisis that has already cost automotive companies billions of dollars. A key byproduct of EVS is autonomous vehicles – which may not justify the investment required for a decade or more. Continue reading
Toyota Plating Machine Significantly Reduces CO2
This new stamping-type plating machine eliminates the need of a dipping process where parts to be plated are completely immersed in multiple baths of plating solution, which is required in the most common plating processes at present. As a result, waste solution can be dramatically reduced to about one-thirtieth and CO2 emissions to about one-third, which contributes to a significant reduction in environmental impact. The technology also reduces plating time and the process footprint. Continue reading
Covid Coupon – Carryover Pricing on 2021 Corvette
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has carryover pricing – the same as the introductory model – with MSRP starting at $59,995 for the coupe and $67,495 for the convertible. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, performance, prices
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, corvette stingray, Ken Zino
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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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Toyota Recalls 266k More Prius Models for Stalling
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with hybrid system faults, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, quality, recalls, safety
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa, Prius recalls
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Xpeng Now Delivering P7 Intelligent EV Sports Sedan
The P7 claims cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle technology. On paper it’s formidable. P7 arrives as the Trump Administration is being outflanked in a trade war that Trump started and is losing. Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Expands Rent-A-Ride
At www.rentaride.com customers can reserve a virtually new BMW motorcycle and, if necessary, rider equipment with just a few clicks, to go on a ride with friends or to take a bike out for a thorough test ride. Continue reading
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
Chinese Junk Watch – Cub Scout Pins Recalled for Lead
The pin’s face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Continue reading
New Fiat 500 Debuts at the Quirinale and Palazzo Chigi
The New 500 BEV was created, designed and engineered in Turin. “Just another shining example of the creativity and innovation of which the company and the city – where Fiat was founded over 120 years ago – are proud,” FCA said.
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Q2 US Sales Snippets and Notes
“While the industry experienced significant declines due to the outbreak of COVID-19, full-size pickup truck sales performed exceptionally well, and overall sales showed signs of recovery, especially deliveries to retail customers,” GM claimed. Continue reading
Posted in economy, marketing, results
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District of Columbia, 15 States to Completely Wipe Out Toxic Diesel Fumes By 2050 in New MOU
While trucks and buses only account for 4% of vehicles on the road, they are responsible for ~25% of total transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. Included in the sweeping reform are large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs). Continue reading →