by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 19, 2013
The much-anticipated 50th anniversary Ford Mustang is now scheduled to make its official debut with a special global launch event on Dec. 5 that will include synchronized showings in Dearborn, Mich., Los Angeles, Sydney, Shanghai and Barcelona. Jim Farley, Ford...
by Michael Strong | Nov 19, 2013
Hyundai is the top value among automotive brands in the U.S., according to Strategic Vision’s 18th Total Value Index. The maker took top spots in four market segments as well as earning the top overall score – 804 – with the Equus luxury sedan. Last year’s individual...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 19, 2013
Smaller vehicles and new technology — as well as changing driving habits — have combined to reduce the fuel consumption of American drivers of light-duty vehicles by 11% since 2004, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a follow-up to two reports...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 19, 2013
A day before the formal opening of the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is making headlines with the first official images and details of the next-generation GT-R sports car. For 2015, that will include a new “race inspired” Nismo version that will make a full 600 horsepower....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 19, 2013
Following the third fire in barely six weeks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation of the Tesla Model S electric vehicle. Two of the fires occurred after the cars struck large pieces of road debris, penetrating their...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 19, 2013
As its middle name was meant to attest, Honda Motor Co. has always put a premium on powertrain technology – though until recently, it has emphasized naturally aspirated gasoline engines and basic hybrid systems. But that is changing fast. Already in the midst of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 19, 2013
With development rapidly moving forward on the development of the eagerly awaited Acura NSX, Honda offered a handful of journalists a first look at the supercar’s complex, hybrid powertrain during a visit to its Tochigi R&D center. After years of debating whether...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
While a pair of new studies don’t always agree on the fine points, they do find that Honda and Toyota are generally the best brands for holding their resale values after several years in service. Import brands, on the whole, dominated the two studies by ALG – formerly...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
Like baseball, it might help to have a scorecard to keep up with Mini, the British carmaker rapidly expanding its line-up in recent years and hinting it could soon offer a whopping 10 to 12 different models in the not-too-distant future. But in one sense, Mini is...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
Ford’s once-popular midsized crossover vehicle has been lagging behind the recovery of the overall U.S. market over the last year, so the Detroit maker is hoping a concept version making its debut at the L.A. Auto Show later this week will help it regain its edge....
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 18, 2013
Hyundai Motor America plans to be the third automaker to unveil an ultra-clean hydrogen-powered vehicle at this week’s L.A. Auto Show. Considered by many to be the zero-emission alternative to battery power, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been regaining momentum in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
It’s going to be a busy week for the auto industry, what with simultaneous auto shows in both Tokyo and Los Angeles. Mercedes-Benz, for example, will debut an assortment of new products, including the new S65 AMG and the SLS AMG Final Edition. Also on top for the...
