by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 10, 2009
In the broader scheme of things, during the current recession, the raw numbers might not be all that significant anymore, but it’s hard to escape the implications when General Motors announces plans to trim yet another 10,000 jobs. Today’s news will bring to just...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 10, 2009
A new study from Maritz Automotive Research Group suggests consumer interest in new automotive technology is continuing to grow, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. Maritz’s Automotive Research Group has been tracking awareness of alternative fuels...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 10, 2009
Beware conventional wisdom. If you listened to the pundits, just a few months back, you’d likely assume that the pickup truck is dead, particularly full-size models, such as Ford’s newly-redesigned F-150. So, why is the automaker ready to add a third shift at its...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 9, 2009
It’s challenging to keep up with the folks at Tesla, the Silicon Valley start-up that would like to revolutionize the automotive world with its electric powertrain technology. In recent months, the automaker has made a number of unexpected zigs and zigs. It delayed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 9, 2009
Ford Motor Co. will charge into the Chicago Auto Show, this week, with the production version of its new Transit Connect commercial van. That includes a battery-powered version set to debut in 2010. Based on a popular, downsized van now sold in Europe, Ford is betting...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 9, 2009
“Old soldiers don’t die,” began General Douglas MacArthur, “they just fade away.” For many years, one had to wonder what would ultimately happen to that one-time Marine fighter pilot, Bob Lutz, when his half-century career in the auto industry finally came to an end....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 9, 2009
Feeling the pinch of a worsening global meltdown, Nissan Motor Co. plans to trim 20,000 jobs and seek government assistance from both Japan and the United States. As TheDetroitBureau.com reported, last week, the Japanese maker has been suffering serious problems both...
by John DeCicco | Feb 9, 2009
The holy grail of renewable fuels is a commercially viable process for converting cellulosic materials into convenient, combustible liquids that can power cars and trucks. The longstanding challenge is breaking down cellulose into smaller molecules that can be...
