by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 13, 2012
Mercedes-Benz has become the latest automaker forced to order a recall due to a potential fire risk on almost 6,000 of its luxury sedans, coupes and crossovers. A who’s-who of automotive brand names has been caught up by fire-related issues — ranging from leaky...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 13, 2012
Timing is everything, goes the old adage, and General Motors is betting that proves true as it gives the world a first look at its new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickups. Time has been working against the industry giant in recent months, sales...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 13, 2012
Acura will turn to the upcoming Detroit Auto Show to reveal a new prototype of its MDX crossover-utility vehicle. Sources tell TheDetroitBureau.com it may also use the opportunity to reveal an all-new electrically enhanced all-wheel-drive system that will go into...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 13, 2012
BMW has been signaling for some time plans to add an M version of the well-reviewed new 6-Series Gran Coupe. And it’s giving us a first look ahead of the new models debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. The M6 Grand Coupe will fill one of the few blank spaces left...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 13, 2012
It looks as if Mitt Romney won something after all for his expensive campaign to become President of the United States despite his loss to the Democratic incumbent, Barack Obama. PolitiFact has selected Romney’s claim that Barack Obama “sold Chrysler to...
by Bryan Laviolette | Dec 13, 2012
Nissan took a major step toward U.S. production of its Leaf electric vehicle with the beginning of lithium-ion battery production in at its plant in Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna is the third location for production of Leaf batteries. The new battery facility is located right...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 12, 2012
Ford Motor Co. is in the rare position where it could land both the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year. The maker’s new Fusion sedan and C-Max “people mover” were among the six finalists named today by the 49-member NACTOY jury. Also on the list are the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 12, 2012
Toyota Motor Co. has confirmed it will replace emergency trunk releases on 700,000 vehicles because the devices – designed to allow someone trapped in a trunk to escape – can break off in use. The move will be labeled a “service campaign,” rather than a recall,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 12, 2012
With sales lagging far behind initial expectations, Coda Automotive has slashed 15% of its U.S. workforce, though it insists it “remain(s) committed” to the nascent market for battery-electric vehicles. Coda is just one of many manufacturers finding it tough going as...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 12, 2012
Jaguar has decided to cancel production plans for the high-tech C-X75 supercar, contending that it is “the wrong time” to bring out a vehicle that could push upwards of $1.5 million considering the current global economic situation. The C-X75 concept won wide praise...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 12, 2012
American Honda plans to recall more than 800,000 minivans and crossover-utility vehicles to address a problem that could cause the vehicles to slip out of park and roll away. The Japanese maker, traditionally known for its high quality, reliability and customer...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 11, 2012
Is there a market for small battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. market? Buyers be damned, it’s full speed ahead for the auto industry – in large part due to strict new rules passed by California’s seemingly all-powerful regulators. Over the next several years...
