by Joseph Szczesny | May 15, 2013
The typical new car is likely to have as many digital processors onboard as the average home – and advanced technology, especially infotainment apps, have become a key differentiator between brands. That’s especially true in the luxury segment. Just ask Mercedes-Benz....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 15, 2013
After long lagging their import rivals in terms of quality and reliability, Detroit makers have begun closing the gap in recent years – and a new study suggests that domestic models may even be taking the lead in many key market segments. Motown manufacturers led or...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 15, 2013
The “driving boom is over,” or so says a new study of American attitudes towards the automobile. After decades of adding more cars to their household fleet while moving further and further out into the suburbs, Americans are waiting longer to get licensed, driving...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 15, 2013
As it rolls out the new Cadenza, Kia says it hopes to break into a new niche between the conventional mainstream and more luxurious segments. The Kia Cadenza becomes the most expensive product the Korean maker has ever offered, with a well-equipped model pushing above...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 14, 2013
Jaguar is kicking off a new advertising campaign featuring its new F-Type that includes both television and a heavy dose of social media to help shape perceptions of Jag’s new sports car. Dubbed “Your Turn,” the campaign supporting the launch of the all-new F-Type,...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 14, 2013
After Honda received a lukewarm response to its all-new Acura ILX last year, the Japanese maker elected to revise the luxury sports sedan again this year. It marks the second time in as many years it has had to go back to the drawing board with a small car. It did the...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 13, 2013
Lamborghini decided to celebrate its 50th anniversary by unveiling a new concept car, dubbed the Egoista, which even Volkswagen Group’s top designers describes as “extreme.” However, unlike some concepts its shown in the past, this one won’t be hitting the...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 13, 2013
Another global automaker cemented its interest in Asia as General Motors kicked off production at a new assembly plant in Indonesia: potentially a major automotive market. Frost & Sullivan predicts Indonesia’s automotive production in 2013 will grow 7.5% reaching...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 10, 2013
American carmakers are complaining that the Japanese government’s deliberate manipulation of the yen is giving Japan’s carmakers an unfair advantage. Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, which represents the interests of General...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 10, 2013
General Motors’ big switch is in full swing as it brings out its new family of Chevrolet pickup trucks. The GM assembly plant in Silao, Mexico, is already building the 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and should begin shipping them in next few weeks, GM executives said this...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 10, 2013
Nissan kept its balance sheet in the black for the just-ended fiscal year, but despite the lift it got from the weakening yen, the maker had trouble overcoming the ongoing problems it faces in China, as well as some unexpected setbacks in the U.S. market. The...
by Jim Dunne | May 10, 2013
If this spy shot of the next generation Chevy Tahoe is any indication, General Motors plans major changes in the design of its 2014 model-year full-size SUV lineup, which includes Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade. Though the camouflage covering the vehicle is...
