by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 25, 2011
The devastating disaster that struck Japan last month has a calamitous impact on the world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor Co. today reporting its global output fell by nearly a third in March — and with the company unlikely to resume normal production levels...
by Mike Davis | Apr 25, 2011
A memorial service for David E. Davis, who passed away on March 27, will be held later this week — more details at the end of this remembrance by TheDetroitBureau.com Contributing Editor Mike Davis (no relation). Since the passing many years ago of “Uncle” Tom...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 22, 2011
“Just in time for spring,” the Fiat 500C convertible rolled into New York, giving auto showgoers a chance to look at the new, Italian cabriolet. The ragtop version of the Fiat 500 minicar will carry a $4,000 premium over the base Cinquecento coupe, announced Fiat’s...
by Tim Healey | Apr 22, 2011
Mazda is making significant changes to its powertrain platform, starting with the 2012 Mazda 3 sedan and hatch grabbing the spotlight at the New York Auto Show. Subtle styling changes are in store, as well. The grinning grille has a somewhat reduced happiness...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 22, 2011
Nearly three weeks after a supplier boycott forced Saab to halt operations at its headquarters assembly plant, the maker is anxiously waiting for formal approval of its rescue plan – and fretting that a long delay could cause its operations to “unravel.” The shutdown...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 22, 2011
Buying a new car has always involved financial risks, especially trying to determine the cost of ownership – which cover not only what you’ll spend on things like gas and insurance but what you can expect when you don’t want to own the vehicle anymore. Hyundai now...
by Tim Healey | Apr 22, 2011
When Hyundai unveiled its next Accent subcompact on the first press day of the 2011 New York International Auto Show, almost all in attendance expected that Kia would follow with the debut of the related Rio sedan and Rio5 hatchback. After all, the two brands have...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 21, 2011
Ford family heir and Ford Motor Co. executive Elena Ford pleaded guilty in a Michigan District Court in connection with a recent incident where she was stopped by police after running over the center median in a Detroit suburb and then found to be under the influence...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 21, 2011
Chrysler likes to say that its products are “imported from Detroit,” and the company is backing up that statement by producing new versions of the redesigned 300C flagship sedan that hark back to the city’s muscle car days. The 300C SRT8 follows the formula of other...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 21, 2011
It’s only rock n’ roll but, apparently, Mini likes it. The BMW microcar brand invited the over-the-top rock band Kiss to share the stage at the 2011 New York Auto Show, announcing a series of Kiss-inspired Mini designs – and launching a charity program teaming with...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 21, 2011
It’s been a good couple years for Subaru, the Japanese automaker establishing one sales record after another. And how do you keep the momentum going, company officials ask, other than with new product Which set the stage for Subaru’s moment in the spotlight at this...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 21, 2011
The Nissan Leaf won the latest round in its ongoing battle with battery-car competitor Chevrolet Volt – though both can claim a bit of a victory. The Japanese battery-electric vehicle was named World Car of the Year at an event at the New York Auto Show, but Chevy’s...
