by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 21, 2010
Reluctant workers have agreed to give General Motors’ troubled Opel subsidiary more than $300 million in concessions, a move that could help free up millions more in bailout money from the German government. Talks between Opel and its unions have been underway since...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 21, 2010
The economic uncertainties that have rocked the stock markets may be translating into a slowdown in the U.S. new car market, but things may pick up in the coming days, reports J.D. Power and Associates, as the upcoming Memorial Day holiday normally ushers in the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 21, 2010
Already partnering with German giant Daimler AG, the aggressive little California battery car maker, Tesla Motors, has just jumped into bed with another major automaker. This time, it will partner with Toyota and take over the plant the Japanese company was...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2010
Looking to get your hands on the new 2011 CTS Coupe? Start putting away your pennies…nickels, dimes, quarters and plenty of folding money, as well. The well-reviewed 2-door will start at $38,990 when it goes on sale in the weeks ahead. That will cover the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2010
Can a small car like he Smart fortwo make a big change in urban transportation? That’s what the new Daimler AG venture, car2go, is betting on. The project, which has been operating in pilot mode for several years, is ready to roll out in full business mode, on...
by Ken Zino | May 20, 2010
Toyota Motor Sales in the U.S. will announce tomorrow that Japanese executives will order the recall of the most expensive 2010 model LS 460, 460L, LS 600h L Lexus sedans because of defective power steering. This latest electronic calibration or control defect is...
by Ken Zino | May 20, 2010
Saturday’s American Le Mans Series Monterey marks the beginning of the 50th anniversary celebration of Corvette’s first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The six-hour race will start at 2:30 p.m. PT and televised by CBS Sports on May 29 at 1:30 p.m....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2010
Toyota’s top American executive, Jim Lentz, will be heading back up to Capitol Hill, today, this time to tell lawmakers the embattled automaker “remains confident” it has isolated and addressed the problems behind its sudden acceleration problems – and ruled out the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2010
Infiniti, the long-struggling luxury arm of Nissan Motor Co. hopes to punch its way into the top tier of luxury brands, in the coming months, senior officials told TheDetroitBureau.com, through the launch of an assortment of all-new and updated products. Now...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2010
Which brands and models are most likely to satisfy American motorists? According to a new study, Detroit dominates the list. Cadillac is not just the top luxury brand but the most satisfying brand overall, with Buick being chosen as the top “popular” brand, according...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 19, 2010
Press the Start button on the Toyota Prius and you’re greeted with silence. If you don’t notice the flashing lights on the instrument panel you might not even realize the hybrid is running until you shift into gear, and even then, about the only thing you’ll notice...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 19, 2010
Long-troubled Chrysler is offering us the first official look at the most important new product to be coming down its pipeline this year, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. One of only a handful of all-new or significantly-updated products planned for the coming year, the...
