Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
In a live web cast starting around 11:15 AM EST on April 21st, Mazda will unveil its SKYACTIV technologies at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). In case you miss it, the video will be available in an on-demand mode after the live broadcast. Click past the jump for an explanation of SKYACTIV and the broadcast or video, depending on when you’re reading this.
With the first month of 2011 done with, a lot of eyes are on the automotive sector of our economy. New-car sales figures are used by some as a bellwether of the national economy. If consumers are spending money on new cars, it means they are happy and secure in their jobs, have some sort of savings, and are willing to spend some of their precious income. When times are rougher, people obviously will forgo buying a new car until their situation improves.
Continue reading ‘January 2011 Sales Figures and Analysis’
Garmin Nuvi 785T
Remember the laptop battery recalls which came and went a couple years ago? Yeah, me too. It seems that an unknown number of Garmin satellite navigation units can spark a fire if their faulty batteries get too hot. The affected units are available both as built-in navigation units sold with a car and through the aftermarket.
There’s a long list of recalled units after the jump, including specific recalls from Nissan and Suzuki. As more manufacturers figure out specifics, we’ll be sure and keep you informed.
Continue reading ‘Garmin Recalls Nav Units, Affects Automotive Market’
Well, it’s finally happened – Ford completed the sale of Volvo to Geely, the Chinese automaker. Geely forked over 1.8 billion, according to a press release by Ford. Most of it was in cash, but there was also a $200 million “note” involved.
Continue reading ‘Ford’s sale of Volvo: Complete. Geely’s cost: $1.8 Billion’
We’ve written about the Mazda Mazda2 before, but the official announcement was made this week at the New York Auto Show. The little hatchback, which shares a lot of its DNA with the upcoming Ford Fiesta, will start at $14,730, including a $750 destination charge. That’s for the Sport model. Opt for the upper-level Touring trim, and prices start at $16,185, including the aforementioned destination charge. Options are slim, including an auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, wheel locks, and a cargo net. Check out the photo gallery after the jump.
Continue reading ‘Zoom-Zoom: Mazda2 coming soon!’
With every new electronic gizmo added to a car, there’s a chance that something can go wrong. Even with decades-old technology, a fault might be found. Such is the case in some 2010 Mazda CX-9 crossovers, where a faulty seat heater can lead to “burn damage of the seat cushion surface,” or even smoke and fire, according to the NHTSA.
Continue reading ‘Ouch! Mazda CX-9 recalled over too-hot seat heaters’
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