by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2013
Honda has become the latest automaker to order a recall due to the risk of potential vehicle fires – a problem linked to a defective power window switch that has led to major recalls at several competitors including Toyota and General Motors. Embarrassingly, it is the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2013
Chrysler is throwing down the gauntlet, its Ram truck division planning to become the first maker to offer a high-mileage diesel in its light-duty pickup line. Ram, which is expected to post its 39th consecutive monthly sales increase next week, is betting that this...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2013
After more than 200 years in control of the company that still bears its name, the Peugeot family appears willing to cede control of PSA Peugeot Citroen in a bid to attract a white knight to rescue the fast-failing French automaker. And with several potential...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2013
There’s been some major recalls during the past year, Chrysler agreeing, just this month to fix about 1.5 million Jeeps due to potential fire risks. And there’ve been small ones measuring barely into the triple digits, such as the 689 Aston Martins that must be fixed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 28, 2013
Looking for a quick way to cut the cost of buying a new car? You’re not alone, and that’s why a growing number of American motorists are opting to lease, rather than buy. If that sounds a note of déjà vu, no surprise. Leasing was big news for U.S. auto buyers in the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2013
Just because you want to tear things up doesn’t mean you have to swizzle a lot of gas – not with Ford’s new F-150 Tremor. The new sport-truck due into showrooms this autumn will opt for Ford’s EcoBoost which the maker claims can deliver V-8 power but V -6 fuel...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 27, 2013
Small cars are going through something of renaissance that is capturing the attention of more and more American motorists tired of forking over a small fortune at the pump for gasoline. Thus, the all-new 2014 Versa Note seems to be arriving in show rooms at just the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2013
With all the emphasis on electric propulsion these days, it might seem hard to believe that it’s been 39 years since General Electric – yes, GE – set the FIA World Electric Land Speed Record. But that achievement has finally been bested by a sleek, green Le Mans...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2013
The strategic partnership between Renault and Nissan has been credited with saving the once-foundering Japanese maker and, more recently, helping the French side of the alliance hold its own during the European economic crunch. Now, say the two makers, they achieved...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 26, 2013
It might not come as a complete surprise considering the number of recent leaks emerging from inside Mazda, but the first official images of the new Mazda3 nonetheless live up to expectations as the maker rolls out its latest Skyacti model. The 2014 Mazda3 also...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 26, 2013
A week after landing at the top of the closely watched J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey – for the first time ever — General Motors has elevated the role of its top quality official. Alicia Boler-Davis is being promoted to senior vice president, Global Quality...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 26, 2013
Volkswagen has some big news for Tennessee – but not the news many had expected. The German maker has invested another $40 million in the state, about two hours from its sprawling Chattanooga assembly complex, to add a new regional distribution center. But the...
