by Henny Hemmes | Jun 13, 2011
Many folks seem to recall the original Mini as a single, pint-sized offering though there was, in fact, an assortment of sizes and shapes marketed by the British brand over the years. And so, from the rebirth of Mini in 2001, it was obvious that the brand would come...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 10, 2011
In some parts of the country, it’s been claimed, the dead still vote. True or not, it appears at least some folks who were clearly not around to buy a car nonetheless had claims filed on their behalf for tax credits on the oft-maligned Cash for Clunkers program used...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 10, 2011
Buyers waiting in places like Georgia and Illinois will now be able to place their orders for a Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid – and get rewarded for their wait with a $1,005 price cut. After initially introducing the Volt in just eight so-called “launch markets,”...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 10, 2011
Toyota’s balance sheet will take a significant hit as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Northeast Japan earlier this year, the disaster now forecast to reduce the maker’s profits by 35% for the current fiscal year. The maker’s operating profit is...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 10, 2011
Hints that General Motors is thinking about dumping Opel are circulating again, especially in Germany, where the maker is based. Concerns about Opel’s future were initially touched off as GM plunged into bankruptcy and came close to selling off a majority stake in the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2011
This story has been updated from the original to include more detail and official Ford comments on the C-Max project. TheDetroitBureau.com Editor Joe Szczesny contributed to this report. Ford Motor Co. planners have shifted direction for the upcoming launch of the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2011
In 2008, presidential candidate Mitt Romney got a strong boost from his home state of Michigan, winning his only primary victory in a state once governed by his father, George Romney, who was also the one-time head of American Motors. Things may be a little different...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2011
The technology is now available to offer pretty much any high-tech service a motorist might want, from in-car Internet access to live video on the go, but the nation’s top safety regulator threw some cold water in the face of those who’d like to capitalize on these...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2011
Your odds of dying or being seriously injured in the crash of an SUV – especially a rollover accident – has dropped sharply in recent years, according to a new report by an insurance industry trade group that gives much of the credit to the electronic stability...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2011
Too bad they don’t let machines compete on the top-rated TV reality show, the “Biggest Loser,” because Mazda’s next-generation Miata is being put on a serious diet. The Japanese roadster is expected to drop 720 pounds, nearly 30% of its current 2,480 mass. In fact,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 9, 2011
German automakers have stepped their investment in new plants and equipment, according to a new report from the German Trade and Investment Agency – but much of the money is flowing overseas, particularly to China, as well as the United States. The new Volkswagen...
by Bryan Laviolette | Jun 9, 2011
General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu...
