by Marty Bernstein | Jan 28, 2009
The top executive at America’s largest auto retailer is not known for his shy demeanor, reluctance to express his mind or not having an opinion – quite the contrary, as Jackson once again demonstrated during an appearance in Detroit, where he made it clear which...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 27, 2009
Like so many other green-minded automotive wannabes, the Norwegian-based Think Global saw a silver lining in the record fuel prices that hung, like a storm cloud, over the rest of the auto industry, in early 2008. After years of trying to find a niche in the market –...
by Marty Bernstein | Jan 27, 2009
History was made last Tuesday in politics and media coverage as Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. According to the latest Nielsen Media Research, Comcast and other research types (it’s still being updated) broadcast television...
by John DeCicco | Jan 26, 2009
As anticipated in our preview post early this morning, President Barack Obama today made some quick moves on the auto industry’s two biggest energy and environmental issues. Although he’s not yet named a “car czar” to oversee financial aid and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 26, 2009
Wrapping up a 10-year run, Honda’s S2000 roadster will drove off into the automotive sunset at the end of the 2009 model-year. The announcement follows the Japanese automaker’s decision to scrub the launch of an all-new NSX supercar. Hailed by some, hated by others,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 26, 2009
With sales continuing to plunge, General Motors is taking still more steps to bring supply into line with plunging demand. The automaker will slash production at its newest assembly plant, in Delta Township, near Lansing, Michigan, in the face of slow sales of...
by Brenda Priddy | Jan 26, 2009
First, let me clearly state, these pictures were taken in a public area and at no time did my shooter handle or touch any part of the vehicle. The engineers testing this prototype did not assist with the taking of these images, nor were they even aware that photos...
by Henny Hemmes | Jan 26, 2009
Toyota might have toppled GM as the global sales king, but the Japanese are not in the mood for celebrating. According to the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, Toyota will probably lay off more than 1,000 employees in Great Britain and North America, as sales continue to...
by John DeCicco | Jan 26, 2009
It is being reported that on Monday President Obama will pledge a quick review of the Bush Administration’s decision last March to deny California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver that would enable the state to put in place its stringent greenhouse gas...
by Mike Davis | Jan 26, 2009
There’s good news and there’s bad news to be found in a recent wire-service report that reductions in air pollution have increased the average life-span of Americans. One aspect of bad news is that the wire-service report, based on an article in the Journal of New...
by Detroit Bureau | Jan 23, 2009
In this digital era of mass e-mails, it’s always nice to get a personal note. So, we at TheDetroitBureau.com were pleased to discover the following note land in our digital transom from our old friend Bob. That’s Nardelli, to you, of course, as in CEO of the Italian...
by Henny Hemmes | Jan 23, 2009
It’s not even on sale yet, but some folks are worrying about what they’ll get on a trade-in for the all-new Mercedes E-Class. Let’s face it, buying a new car is exciting, but reselling it can be a big disappointment. That is why many people take into account the...
