by Ken Zino | Jul 15, 2010
While there is a clinically proven brain fitness-training tool that helps older adults reduce their likelihood of being in an auto accident, it is virtually unknown among drivers. According to a survey from The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG), 74%...
by Ken Zino | Jul 15, 2010
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. today announced Li Shufu, its Chairman, will become Chairman of the Board at Volvo Car Corporation upon its acquisition of Volvo from Ford Motor Company. Geely also named Hans-Olov Olsson as Vice-Chairman at Volvo Cars. Olsson is...
by Ken Zino | Jul 15, 2010
On the eve of President Obama’s campaign trip today to Holland in Republican dominated western Michigan, the Department of Energy issued a report on the positive economic effects of the Administration’s spending on advanced batteries and vehicles. The study “Recovery...
by Ken Zino | Jul 14, 2010
The original Vince and Larry crash test dummy costumes were donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History today. These anthropomorphic test devices arguably had the greatest “impact” on auto safety in the U.S. than any other effort. They, without...
by Ken Zino | Jul 14, 2010
The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle will come with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack when it goes on sale late this year – the best in the business thus far. At current prices, the cost of a Volt battery pack is about...
by Ken Zino | Jul 14, 2010
Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) will rebrand its GMAC consumer and dealer-related auto finance operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and begin using the Ally name next month. The latest move follows the transition of the GMAC corporate entity to Ally Financial during...
by Ken Zino | Jul 14, 2010
Both General Motors and Volvo were honored today at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, as it accepts these two important safety items as part of a larger collection of artifacts from eight different donors. In a special donation ceremony this...
by Ken Zino | Jul 13, 2010
Ah, the ongoing joys of observing California legislators bestow economic advantages on companies that are marketing the green flavor du jour. The state that brought you the ill-fated Electric Vehicle mandate that cost automakers billions upon billions of dollars...
by Ken Zino | Jul 12, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed that the 2011 percentage standards for the four fuels categories under the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program must make up 7.95% of total gasoline sales. The Energy Independence and Security Act of...
by Ken Zino | Jul 12, 2010
In what is likely the world’s most hands-on super car program, customers who order a 2011 Corvette Z06 or ZR1 can choose an option to help assemble their cars’ LS7 or LS9 engine at the General Motors’ Performance Build Center (PBC) in Wixom, Michigan. This latest and...
by Ken Zino | Jul 12, 2010
Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited this past weekend were given the chance to place reservations and select their vehicle build number for a Fiat Cinquecento Prima Edizione or First Edition model. A total of 500 of what Fiat is...
by Ken Zino | Jul 9, 2010
Chrysler Group LLC is starting a safety recall involving more than 26,000 2010 model Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty and Ram 1500 vehicles for a bad brake line connection from the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit (HCU). Some vehicles may have...