by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2012
One thing we’ve learned, over the years, if you wait long enough a manufacturer will always find a way to squeeze out a few more horsepower from your favorite model. Just look at the latest Shelby Mustang. Or the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. It’s been difficult to even...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2012
Chrysler is recalling over 919,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty SUVs worldwide due to a potential defect that can cause their airbags to unexpectedly inflate while the vehicles are being driven. A total of 775,000 older versions of the two Jeep models will be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2012
Toyota plans to team up with erstwhile Japanese rival Mazda to produce a new small car that would either replace or share the mini-car market with the Japanese giant’s existing Yaris model. The new model, the two makers today confirmed, will be based on the same...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2012
As that well known “secret” agent James Bond gets ready to celebrate his 50th anniversary on the silver screen with today’s nationwide opening of “Skyfall,” a look back reveals that some things never change. When 007 is on the prowl you know there will be...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 8, 2012
What’s bad news for the Japanese is turning into a hugely positive development for Detroit and European automakers. General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG all stand to benefit as Japanese automakers are forced to cut back on their sales and marketing...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2012
They were once the benchmarks of the luxury market but today, Detroit’s Cadillac and Lincoln brands struggle in the shadows of better-known imports like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the latter now the world’s largest premium automotive manufacturer. But the coming...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2012
Euro-American automaker Fiat/Chrysler will sharply pare back but not kill off its long-troubled Lancia brand, company officials clarified, countering recent reports that the marque would soon vanish due to Fiat’s financial problems. But, in many ways, the “new” Lancia...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2012
A handful of images underscore the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy: collapsed homes on Staten Island, a ruined roller coaster on the Seaside Heights, NH boardwalk now sitting in the ocean waves – and cars floating out of flooded Manhattan garages. A preliminary...
by Bryan Laviolette | Nov 8, 2012
In recent years, if you wanted a true sports car, your only choices were to accept a car based a front-wheel drive econobox or cash in your 401(k) to buy a real sports car putting its power to the rear wheels. No more. Subaru and Toyota – a seemingly unlikely pair to...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 7, 2012
The day after the votes were counted, the Washingon-based Electric Drive Transportation Association basically hailed President Barack Obama’s re-election. The organization was one of many electric vehicle and green energy proponents to see a positive outcome to an...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 7, 2012
If there isn’t an award for California Car of the Year, someone should invent it. And we’re ready to bet the new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid would be not only in the running but at the head of the pack. It comes close to being the perfect car for Golden State...
