by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 27, 2011
Long struggling Chrysler is having a decidedly good week. Just a day after getting word that its U.S. hourly workers have approved their new contract, the automaker is reporting it clawed back into the black during the third quarter with a $212 net profit. The maker...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 27, 2011
It’s never easy to go up against a powerhouse like the BMW 3-Series, and that’s especially true when an all-new version of the Bavarian juggernaut is getting ready to roll into showrooms. So, it’s understandable why Audi is also getting ready for a mid-cycle update...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 27, 2011
We’re still waiting to see who comes up with the first dune buggy based on the latest generation of the Volkswagen Beetle. In the meantime, we’ll be happy to head for the beach in this tricked-out 2012 Kia Rio5 pulled together by Antenna magazine – which will make...
by Bryan Laviolette | Oct 27, 2011
Crossovers and sport utility vehicles with masculine designs are commonplace. If tough is what you’re looking for, there are plenty to choose from. That’s what makes the Buick Enclave so unique. Instead of tough and rugged or high-tech, the Enclave is curvy, elegant –...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 26, 2011
Members of the United Auto Workers Union have ratified their new four-year labor agreement with Chrysler Group LLC but also opened the door to protests inside the company that union leaders could find difficult to control. The new agreement covers approximately 26,000...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 26, 2011
For those who’re wondering what all those little econo-cars are doing at this year’s SEMA Show, don’t worry. The annual aftermarket extravaganza hasn’t abandoned the muscle that normally covers the wide aisles of the Las Vegas Conventional Center. Chrysler and its...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 26, 2011
Ford Motor Co. earnings dipped slightly during the third quarter, triggering a modest sell-off by investors despite company assurances that it’s only a temporary setback – CEO Alan Mulally insisting insisting Ford’s “core…remains strong.” Ford posted earnings of $1.6...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 26, 2011
Long an afterthought in the American marketplace, Korean carmaker Kia is rapidly emerging from the shadows of its better-known sibling Hyundai. And the 2012 Kia Rio hatchback is proof why. This impressive new entry into the fast-growing subcompact segment is the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 26, 2011
Lexus executives will have a busy couple days during the upcoming SEMA show as they unveil an assortment of concept and production vehicles that will include the next-generation GS F Sport. The idea is to instill a little bit of attitude into what might best be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 26, 2011
If you’ve canceled the vacation trip, combined errands and cut out those Sunday drives you’re not alone. Americans, in general, are driving less than they have since 2003, according to new government data. Even though fuel prices have slipped in recent months,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 26, 2011
Barely a week after getting union approval for a new 4-year contract that should ultimately reduce its labor costs, Ford Motor Co. announced a $1.65 billion net profit, or 41 cents a share, for the third quarter of 2011. It marks the Detroit carmaker’s tenth...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 25, 2011
Chinese battery car maker BYD is taking a giant step closer to finally launching itself into the U.S. market with today’s opening of its U.S. headquarters. With the debut of the new Los Angeles facility, the company promised to create 150 jobs as it puts a small...
