by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2013
Sunroofs are intended to give you a clear view of the heavens above without the hassle – or cost – of buying a convertible. But few owners are likely to anticipate the problems that have so far snared at least three automakers, according to reports on file with the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2013
We’ve been receiving plenty of preview material on the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the annual aftermarket extravaganza likely to see 100 or more custom concepts from the major automakers – and even a few new production vehicles with Honda, notably, planning to...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2013
Ford will offer one of the smallest engines on the market for its 2014 Fiesta – but the 1.0-liter EcoBoost model will have a bigger claim to fame as the most fuel-efficient, non-hybrid gasoline vehicle in the U.S. With the 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine under the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 29, 2013
Despite a modest increase of %, Nissan’s global sales set a record during the first six months of the company’s fiscal year as the Japanese automaker reported deliveries of 2.45 million units in markets around the world. The modest sales increase this year...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2013
During World War II they both anchored the mighty military production base that came to be known as the “Arsenal of Democracy,” but today, the old Packard and Willow Run assembly plants are symbols of the decay of the Motor City and its once-formidable manufacturing...
by Michael Strong | Oct 28, 2013
If anyone thinks getting a license in the U.S. is easy, Sierra Leone, a small country in West Africa, may have taken the mantle away. The country now requires potential licensees to play a board game before they are legally allowed to drive. Not just any game, but one...
by Michael Strong | Oct 28, 2013
Just as Tesla managed to get past the furor around the Model S that caught fire in Seattle earlier this month, it appears the company will be dealing with a second fire. Shaky, fuzzy video footage – as well as several pictures of the aftermath – of what appears to a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2013
While Japanese makers continue to dominate the influential Consumer Reports annual vehicle reliability survey, General Motors, Audi and Volvo made significant gains, each cracking into the Top 10 this year. While Detroit makers, on the whole, have been gaining ground,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2013
If you still associate the name, Kia, with econocars and quirky, low-priced models like the Soul, you’re likely to go into sticker shock when you get a look at the new Kia K900. This first look at the large luxury sedan was accompanied by an unusually terse press...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 28, 2013
Maybe it’s Amanda, or Pipsqueak? How about Jillsy, Buzz or the Blue Bomber? It might be strange to some but Americans have a predilection for naming their cars, according to a new survey by Nationwide Insurance. At least one in four motorists admits to have a pet...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 28, 2013
Despite the turmoil created by the government shutdown – and the subsequent impact on consumer confidence — sales of new vehicles are showing unexpected resilience in October with analysts predicting a welcome increase for the full month. Sales are expected to...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 25, 2013
Honda has a pair of significant announcements planned for next month, including what it calls “new enhancements” for the compact Civic line-up due to debut at the upcoming SEMA Show, while a new roadster is coming at November’s biennial Tokyo Motor Show. In order of...
