by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 29, 2012
Having hoped to put its embarrassing unintended acceleration scandal behind it, Lexus is now recalling two more models due to the possibility loose floor mats could cause accelerator pedals to jam, leading the vehicles to surge out of control. The two models covered...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 29, 2012
Bigger is better, or so the traditional logic has gone when it comes to the luxury market – and especially powertrain options. But facing tough new emissions and mileage mandates – and shifting consumer demand – manufacturers like Jaguar are downsizing both their...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 29, 2012
An economic meltdown in Europe, a slowdown in China, weakening currency and new trade barriers in South America. The situation is getting bad for the auto industry, and both General Motors and Ford, in particular. The smaller of the Detroit makers now anticipates...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 29, 2012
Honda, looking to regain some of the momentum it has lost over the past couple of years, plans to introduce its “Earth Dreams” technology this coming fall on its new 2013 Honda Accord. Honda officials told TheDetroitBureau.com that the Earth Dreams package on the new...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 29, 2012
Toyota and BMW have confirmed they will substantially expand the nascent partnership they first launched late last year – signing a memorandum of understanding that will cover work in four key areas including high-tech fuel cells as well as the foundational...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2012
It’s probably pocket change when compared to the figures some rare Ferraris and Bugattis have been commanding at auction, lately, but the legendary Brough Superior motorcycle known as “Old Bill” very well could become the world’s most expensive bike when it goes up...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2012
Dozens of drivers will have to wait before they get to burn rubber racing to the summit of one of the act that continent’s tallest mountains. Rapidly expanding wildfires have led organizers to indefinitely delay the 90th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2012
The growth of the U.S. auto industry closely coincided with another dramatic change in the American landscape, the move by tens of millions of Americans from cities to suburbs. But newly-released U.S. census data show that, for the first time in a century, cities are...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2012
It has been a mainstay of the brand’s powertrain line-up for more than four decades but in the coming days Mazda will produce the last of its one-popular rotary engines as it halts production of the RX-8 sports car. The rotary, also known as a Wankel, for its...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2012
The start of the typically strong summer buying season has brought with it some great news for U.S. car buyers. According to a variety of sources, prices are tumbling on both new and used vehicles – especially those Japanese offerings that were in short supply last...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2012
If you’ve ever texted while driving or sent out a Tweet, well, you aren’t alone. In fact, you’re far from the minority, it seems. A new Harris Poll reveals that more than four out of five motorists admit to making some sort of distracted driving behavior in a...
