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Interesting video from Autoline about what is happening to the auto industry. I know this trend has happened before earlier in the 20th century due to both economic and "survival of the fittest" phenomenons of the industry as a whole. But this new trend does not bode well for the financials...

I guess this could be the replacement for the Trabant :oops: https://jalopnik.com/russia-has-new-ev-thats-totally-going-to-destroy-tesla-1851117732

Hello BITOG, I ran across this YT video and host while doing some research about K / H Theta II engine issues. I am NOT promoting this YT host or his book.....but I am merely passing along this content for your information.

Great video. The legacy OEMs need to adopt these same methods, and sadly many will not.

FYI BITOG team. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/off-lease-only-hopes-to-refund-thousands-in-customer-deposits Somehow I do not think this is going to be the last of these types of closures in this business.

https://jalopnik.com/hyundai-recall-38k-elantra-hybrid-acceleration-1850783935 FYI BITOGERS

Hello BITOGers. Good video here IMHO. Autoline provides some good detail and metrics here. I was surprised by some of these numbers, like amount of profit per vehicle and who is performing well financially by comparison. It will be interesting to see how the EV transition will affect these...

OMG, and this car is only a 2015.

Some of you here on BITOG might not be aware of the alliance relationship between these three OEMs. I ran across this detail and thought I would post it for your review in the case you have interest. Take a L@@K at the presentation and press release. There is some good content here that...

Hello Everyone, I wanted to post this thread in the case this might affect you. Attached is the number of the warranty detail and models covered. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167183-0001.pdf Thanks

This guy is from my home town. He posts a new teardown video every Saturday night. Subie owners and fans may find this one especially interesting.

I really like the new old style of this van concept. Although it is not yet in production, I have to hand it to the designer whom has made something with style and flair. The rear and side door hinges are especially a work of art and design function that I hope make it to the production models.

Hello Everyone, My Dodge Dart started using coolant about a month ago. I suspected that the head gasket was leaking since I could not find any external leaks. A combustion coolant tester confirmed my suspicions. I have attached some photos for you all to review. I have 2 sets of photos that I...

I ran across these calculators and thought I would post them for your reference. These are obviously for those of you who have access to, use, and have vehicles that are flex fuel capable. https://www.jmautomn.com/dyno-tuning/ethanol-calculator/ https://www.morepowertuning.com/emix

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vws-diesel-emissions-software-deemed-faulty-german-court

https://headtopics.com/uk/global-firms-are-eyeing-asian-alternatives-to-chinese-manufacturing-35663566

Interesting brief video on what is currently happening with sub prime auto loans and vehicle prices.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/26/toyota-ceo-and-president-akio-toyoda-to-step-down-.html?&qsearchterm=toyota

Interesting design. I have to hand it to Ralph and his design team on getting really creative. https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/image-gallery.do?method=view&imageGalleryId=1391

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230106005222/en/Factorial-Unveils-100-Amp-Hour-Solid-State-Battery-Cell-at-CES-2023 Interesting announcement. I only have recently learned about solid state batteries and the advantages and disadvantages over current Li-ION batteries. I have also watched...