David Zoia Editor

Executive Director-Content

Dave writes about autonomous vehicles, electrification and other advanced technology and industry trends.

Latest from David Zoia Editor

Import dealers to see stable flow of returning lessees in 2014
Financials
Global Sales to Continue Rise, But Some Concerns in Outlook on U.S.Global Sales to Continue Rise, But Some Concerns in Outlook on U.S.
byDavid Zoia Editor
Jan 24, 2014
3 Min Read
Willisch ldquoTherersquos room above the X5rdquo
BMW
BMW Eyes Better Dealer Experience, Bigger CUV for U.S.BMW Eyes Better Dealer Experience, Bigger CUV for U.S.
byDavid Zoia Editor
Jan 24, 2014
4 Min Read

All from David Zoia Editor

Q30 hits market in 2015 and marks beginning of product assault for Infiniti
Infiniti
Infiniti’s Path to Luxury Relevance Clearly Charted
Infiniti’s Path to Luxury Relevance Clearly Charted
Jan 24, 2014
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8 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Navigator gets splitwing grille treatment for rsquo15
Lincoln
Lincoln Tweaks Navigator for ’15, Drops V-8 for EcoBoost V-6
Lincoln Tweaks Navigator for ’15, Drops V-8 for EcoBoost V-6
Jan 23, 2014
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Macan goes on sale in US midyear
Porsche
Porsche Sees Upcoming Macan as Plus Business
Porsche Sees Upcoming Macan as Plus Business
Jan 15, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Bentley EXP 9 F SUV concept at Geneva unveiling
Bentley
Bentley Confident SUV Will Have Market Appeal
Bentley Confident SUV Will Have Market Appeal
Jan 15, 2014
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Infiniti looks to build Eau Rouge as part of performance line to come
Internal Combustion Engines
Infiniti Exploring Engine Options for Eau Rouge
Infiniti Exploring Engine Options for Eau Rouge
Jan 14, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
VWrsquos 14L EA211 TSI engine under hood of Passat BlueMotion concept
Internal Combustion Engines
Passat BlueMotion Concept to Test Waters on Fuel Efficiency
Passat BlueMotion Concept to Test Waters on Fuel Efficiency
Jan 13, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Dune concept takes Beetle offroad
Sustainability
Beetle Dune Designed to Leave the Pavement
Beetle Dune Designed to Leave the Pavement
Jan 13, 2014
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1 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
CrossBlue concept unveiled yearago at 2012 NAIAS
Volkswagen
VW Midsize CUV Gets Green Light for 2016
VW Midsize CUV Gets Green Light for 2016
Jan 13, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
New 200 rides on same platform as Dart and features four trim levels and two powertrain choices
Chrysler
Chrysler Ups Its Midsize Sedan Game With All-New 200
Chrysler Ups Its Midsize Sedan Game With All-New 200
Jan 13, 2014
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Judge Dave Zoia finds most new engines highly capable
Internal Combustion Engines
Maybe It Should Be 15 Best Engines
Maybe It Should Be 15 Best Engines
Jan 8, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Silverado demand fell 126 daily partly due to stiff competition from outgoing rsquo13 Ford FSeries
General Motors
GM Outlook Bullish Heading Into New Year
GM Outlook Bullish Heading Into New Year
Jan 3, 2014
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Diesel option accounted for 32 of Passat sales in 2013
Volkswagen
VWA to Continue to Push Diesel Advantage
VWA to Continue to Push Diesel Advantage
Jan 3, 2014
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Supercharged Achates 2stroke features two horizontally opposed pistons per cylinder and two crankshafts
Internal Combustion Engines
Achates Finding Traction With Opposed-Piston Engine
Achates Finding Traction With Opposed-Piston Engine
Jan 2, 2014
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Forecasts call for North American production to hit 18 million vehicles in 2018
Industry
N. American Auto Recovery to Shift Into Higher Gear in 2014
N. American Auto Recovery to Shift Into Higher Gear in 2014
Dec 26, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Browning pleaded for patience in viewing VWbrandrsquos US sales results
Volkswagen
Browning Exits VWA Amid U.S. Sales Slide
Browning Exits VWA Amid U.S. Sales Slide
Dec 12, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Barra plans to ldquokeep our momentum at full speedrdquo
General Motors
Barra to Head GM as First Female CEO; Reuss to Lead Product; Ammann New President
Barra to Head GM as First Female CEO; Reuss to Lead Product; Ammann New President
Dec 10, 2013
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
rsquo15 Mustang breaks cover in Times Square
Industry
New 4-Cyl., Independent Suspension Keys to Revamped Mustang’s Potential
New 4-Cyl., Independent Suspension Keys to Revamped Mustang’s Potential
Dec 5, 2013
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Black Friday deals helped spike Malibu sales 354 in November
General Motors
Black Friday Keeps GM Rolling
Black Friday Keeps GM Rolling
Dec 3, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Jetta sales off 163 in November
Volkswagen
VW Sales Drop in U.S, But Brand Plans to Stay Course on Spiffs
VW Sales Drop in U.S, But Brand Plans to Stay Course on Spiffs
Dec 3, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Trailhawk model plays up Cherokeersquos offroad prowess
Test Drives & New Vehicles
Jeep Cherokee Not Grand, But Pretty Good
Jeep Cherokee Not Grand, But Pretty Good
Dec 2, 2013
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5 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Phasedout Routan responsible for chunk of 2013 sales decline
Financials
VWA Sales Drop, But CEO Calls for Patience
VWA Sales Drop, But CEO Calls for Patience
Nov 1, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Cherokee expected to be in adequate supply at US dealers in midNovember
Industry
Marchionne: Lesson Learned on Cherokee Launch
Marchionne: Lesson Learned on Cherokee Launch
Oct 30, 2013
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Renault CMF architecture concept for A and CDsegment vehicles
Software Defined Vehicles
Big Rewards, Hurdles Seen With Next-Gen Flexible Vehicle Architectures
Big Rewards, Hurdles Seen With Next-Gen Flexible Vehicle Architectures
Oct 28, 2013
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16 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Genk plant to close in late 2014
Ford
International Outlook Improving for Ford
International Outlook Improving for Ford
Oct 24, 2013
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Honda Accord Hybridrsquos IP features additional gauges to track battery range fuel economy
Test Drives & New Vehicles
Accord Hybrid’s Unique Powertrain Delivers High Mileage, So-So Drivability
Accord Hybrid’s Unique Powertrain Delivers High Mileage, So-So Drivability
Oct 9, 2013
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6 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Jetta posted slight decline in September
Volkswagen
VW Says U.S. Inventories in Good Shape for Final Quarter Sales Run
VW Says U.S. Inventories in Good Shape for Final Quarter Sales Run
Oct 1, 2013
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Battery pack undergoes quality check at Marysville plant
Honda
Honda Building Hybrid for First Time at Expanded Ohio Plant
Honda Building Hybrid for First Time at Expanded Ohio Plant
Sep 30, 2013
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4 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
CrossBlue would fill critical gap in VWrsquos US lineup
Volkswagen
VWA: Labor Issues Not Holding Back Decision on CUV for Chattanooga
VWA: Labor Issues Not Holding Back Decision on CUV for Chattanooga
Sep 19, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
New Golf expected to help jumpstart VWA sales in 2014
Volkswagen
VW to Follow U.S. Formula, Give Other Regions New-Product Voice
VW to Follow U.S. Formula, Give Other Regions New-Product Voice
Sep 18, 2013
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4 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Climate test cells capable of temperatures ranging from 40ordm85ordm C and humidity from zero to 100
General Motors
GM Steps Up Electrification Commitment With Expansion of Battery Lab
GM Steps Up Electrification Commitment With Expansion of Battery Lab
Sep 16, 2013
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3 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
Precise exhaustflow and temperature modeling means EA888 should achieve mileage rating in realworld driving
Sustainability
Downsizing to Perfection
Downsizing to Perfection
Sep 6, 2013
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6 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
TDI sales hit record 12000plus units in August 304 of brandrsquos mix
Volkswagen
VW Trails U.S. Sales Pace, Despite Hot Month for Diesels
VW Trails U.S. Sales Pace, Despite Hot Month for Diesels
Sep 4, 2013
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2 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor
RLine trim offered on five models for rsquo14
Internal Combustion Engines
Trim, Telematics, Powertrain Options to Help VWA Ride Out Product Lull
Trim, Telematics, Powertrain Options to Help VWA Ride Out Product Lull
Sep 3, 2013
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4 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor

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