by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 18, 2013
In a seeming turnaround from comments he made just earlier this week, Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed that the Alfa Romeo brand will finally make its long-anticipated return to the U.S. by year-end, launching with the new 4C sports car. The executive also...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 18, 2013
If you’re hoping to sell a luxury car in the populous New York metropolitan these days, you better hope it has all-wheel drive. Indeed, in a growing portion of the country, even in Sunbelt states, AWD has become a must. And in snow country, dealers report a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 18, 2013
Rolls-Royce has slipped word it has some big news for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, hinting that the all-new Wraith set to debut there will be “most dynamic, powerful and beautiful Rolls-Royce in the company’s history.” The name is somehow fitting for Rolls, all the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 18, 2013
Considering the 1000s of journalists and industry leaders who descended upon Detroit this week, one is tempted to forget that things continue to happen in other parts of the industry. Indeed, there were several other significant auto shows occurring this week, some...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 17, 2013
Want to buy a Corvette? No, not the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette that made its splashy debut at the North American International Auto Show this past week. The one going on the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday January 17th has...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 17, 2013
When it comes to the Super Bowl, it sometimes seems like the battle between advertisers can be as fierce as the fight on the field. But Chrysler has been a real standout the last two years, first with an unconventional, two-minute spot featuring rapper Eminem, then...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 17, 2013
Despite the slow start-up of sales, “The electric car is not dead,” General Motors President Mark Reuss insists, adding that the maker “couldn’t be happier” with its Chevrolet Volt despite the plug-in hybrid missing its sales target for the second year in a row....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 17, 2013
According to the latest consumer surveys, good fuel economy is the number one factor for potential car buyers. But put two vehicles with similar mileage together and you can be all but certain most customers will opt for the more stylish model. No wonder good design...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 17, 2013
The company that invented the modern minivan still sees a place for “people carriers” in its line-up, but only one will be the classic soccer mom-mobile, according to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. The maker currently has two models, the Chrysler Town & Country...
by Henny Hemmes | Jan 17, 2013
In recent years, the Detroit Auto Show has threatened to turn into the battery-car show. But while there are plenty of hybrids, plug-ins and the like waiting on the Cobo Center floor this year, there’s a clear revival of performance. And while the 2014...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 16, 2013
Toyota appears to be moving towards settling two high-profile unintended acceleration lawsuits in a bid to put the embarrassing issue to rest – and avoid having potentially damaging go before juries, according to a new report. The maker announced a tentative, $1.2...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 16, 2013
It’s one of those brand names seemingly everyone knows but few luxury buyers ever consider, a conundrum that Maserati has barely survived. But with this week’s launch of a completely redesigned Quattroporte flagship at the North American International Auto Show – and...
