by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 5, 2013
In the wake of the twin, 1970s energy shocks, when high-mileage automotive imports suddenly began grabbing market share, Detroit carmakers tried to fight back by urging motorists to “Buy American.” But these days, even though there’s growing support for U.S....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 3, 2013
Were Mark Twain covering the auto beat he might begin by declaring that reports of the death of Cadillac’s planned “halo” car have been greatly exaggerated. There’ve been several widely discussed stories over the past few days suggesting that Cadillac has given up on...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 3, 2013
Detroit automakers have stepped up their attacks on Japan’s inclusion in the Trans Pacific Partnership, intensifying claims that Japan has continued to manipulate its currency – which would create a lopsided playing field working to the advantage of Japanese...
by Marty Bernstein | Jul 3, 2013
How many current or former auto executives have the experience, talent, charisma — much less the cojones — to write an entertaining, informative book about one’s bosses and inspirational leaders? There’s only one and, you’re right, it’s Bob Lutz. Okay, so...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 3, 2013
The shoot-out in the pony car corral has a new winner – at least for now. After losing momentum to the newer Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang has regained the sales lead, June numbers show – just in time to mark the countdown to the classic muscle car’s 50th...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 2, 2013
Strong demand for pickups and other light trucks helped deliver the best June the auto industry has seen since the beginning of the long U.S. recession – several makers reporting their best sales ever. While industry officials acknowledged the “volatility” of the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 2, 2013
Adding a teenage driver to the family car insurance policy can double annual premiums, according to a new study – a costly fact of life that reflects the higher risk for younger drivers. Studies show that drivers under the age of 20 are three times more likely to be...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 2, 2013
With brisk sales of pickup pick-up trucks leading the way, Detroit’s Big Three makers reported their strongest sales since the beginning of the industry’s slump, while Hyundai came in with an all-time record despite pushing the limits of its production capacity. But...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 2, 2013
Here’s something U.S. motorists can celebrate: U.S. fuel prices have taken a sharp tumble over the past week, dipping below $3.50 a gallon on average across the country, just in time for the Independence Day holiday. That’s not to say we won’t see many service...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 2, 2013
The following story has been updated with the latest developments. General Motors and Honda plan to team up in an effort to bring zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell technology to the mass market by the end of the decade, the makers formally announced Tuesday morning....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 1, 2013
The very first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray commanded a whopping $1.1 million when it went up on the auction block earlier this year. True, it was a charity benefit event but there are only so many dedicated Vette fans able to come up with cash like that....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 1, 2013
Just days after ordering a recall to fix problems with more than 140,000 of its subcompact Fit model, Honda is again under the microscope as federal regulators investigate potential problems that could cause the brakes on nearly 350,000 Honda Odyssey minivans to apply...
