by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2013
This report has been updated to include a response from Tesla to a request for details on how reporters were advised to drive to maximize range between Washington, D.C. and Boston.) Mea culpa? Sort of. The New York Times is acknowledging that one of its veteran...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2013
What is today one of the most popular sporting events in America has some humble roots, NASCAR tracing back to the days when moonshiners would tune up their cars to outrun the “revenuers” and then give each a challenge to see who was fastest. But the days when the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2013
In an industry where there’s always plenty of drama and intrigue, the saga of few companies have more resembled a soap opera than that of little Dutch automaker Spyker – whose Jonah-swallowing-the-whale acquisition of Saab nearly destroyed both companies. While the...
by Jim Dunne | Feb 20, 2013
At first glance, this Mustang looks completely familiar. Well, not completely. Take a closer look and you’ll soon realize it has been somewhat altered in a number of ways from the pony car in the showroom today. That makes it clear to our spy shooters that they’ve...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2013
Bentley is ready to wrap up the complete makeover of its “entry” level line-up – for folks who consider something in the $200,000 range “basic” transportation, anyway. The British maker will be bringing the all-new 2014 Bentley Flying Spur to next month’s Geneva Motor...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 20, 2013
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology publication “Technology Review” is sending kudos to Audi by naming the German maker as one of its “50 Most Disruptive Companies” for Audi’s ongoing hands-off driving project. Audi unveiled the so-called “Piloted Driving”...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 19, 2013
Barely a day after a highly publicized hacker attack on the Burger King account on Twitter, a similar assault was leveled at Chrysler’s Jeep brand, with tweets going out using vulgar language and claiming the automaker was sold to rival Cadillac. Jeep officials were...
by Brian Armstead | Feb 19, 2013
The Auto Union was an amalgamation of four German automobile manufacturers, founded during the Great Depression. The company eventually evolved into present day Audi, and the four rings that adorn the grilles of the brand’s modern offerings represent the four original...
by Jim Dunne | Feb 19, 2013
Look for Cadillac to unveil an all-new version of the CTS sedan at the New York Auto Show next month. These camouflaged spy shots give you a good idea what to expect. The CTS is a critical product line for Cadillac. It originally was used to introduce the maker’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 19, 2013
Lincoln left a rather large hole in the livery market last year when it finally abandoned the long-lived Town Car. And while the Ford Motor Co. luxury brand has been trying to woo limo customers back with its MKT crossover, demand has so far been tepid, at best....
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 19, 2013
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is expanding its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new advanced research center initially focusing on the development of autonomous driving and connected cars. The Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley will enhance...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 19, 2013
Chrysler Group is planning to show off the new version of the Jeep Liberty at the New York Auto Show, Mike Manley, president and chief executive officer of the Jeep brand has confirmed. Manley also said Chrysler plans to have the new version of the Liberty on sale by...
