by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2012
Some makers prefer to let their failures slip away quietly. Acura, however, is giving a big send-off to the unloved ZDX as it prepares to banish the slow-selling crossover off into oblivion. The ZDX has been one of the poorest performers in the entire lineup of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2012
Federal safety regulators have revealed that 10s of thousands of American motorists may be driving around in vehicles equipped with counterfeit and likely defective airbags. While the problem may be particularly ironic – and potentially deadly – it’s just the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2012
If you’re in a serious collision your car’s airbag could save your life. Or maybe not. The Obama Administration will issue a public warning later today that millions of vehicles that have undergone repairs after a serious crash could pose severe safety risks due to...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2012
Toyota Motor Co., still in recovery mode after a series of problems that plagued its global operations over the last three years, has announced it is recalling 2.5 million vehicles sold in the United States due to a potential risk of fire. On a worldwide basis, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2012
They’re little more than some volcanic outcroppings in the midst of the South China Sea, but the dispute over their ownership between China and Japan has led to a collapse in demand for brands like Toyota, Nissan and Honda in the booming Chinese auto market. The three...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 9, 2012
Cadillac is getting a new boss as General Motors names senior executive Robert E. Ferguson to lead “the global growth” and development of the company’s premium luxury brand. Ferguson’s position is a new one and underscores the importance GM Chief Executive Officer Dan...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2012
Chrysler has landed orders from 19 states to supply Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks running on compressed natural gas. The move comes as 22 states form a coalition to promote the use of the cheap, plentiful and relatively clean fuel. The coalition has told U.S....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2012
Hoping to sharply boost demand – while also taking advantage of its new, lower-cost U.S. production base – Nissan plans to introduce a lower-priced version of the Leaf battery-electric vehicle next year. The move will follow the December 2012 launch of production of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2012
Mention hybrids and most folks will likely picture a slow and staid automobile whose primary advantage is fuel efficiency. But a new Ferrari, codenamed F150, is likely to change that perception. And, no, that’s not the Italian maker’s first-ever truck. F150 is...
by Bryan Laviolette | Oct 9, 2012
As if you didn’t see this coming. Dodge is introducing a high-mileage version of its smallest car, the Dart to do battle with “eco” versions of the Ford Focus on Chevrolet Cruze. Like the others, it uses lightweight body components, added aerodynamic tricks and other...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2012
Chrysler’s Ram truck brand hopes to pry free normally loyal Ford and Chevrolet pickup buyers with a cinematic new ad campaign marking the launch of the newly updated Ram 1500 truck. Perhaps appropriately, the spots have been dubbed “Heaven and Earth,” suggesting the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 8, 2012
Despite widespread skepticism, General Motors Co. appears serious about in-sourcing the major slice of its information technology business – including the development of advanced in-car infotainment systems. The maker plans to open a new Information Technology...
