by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
It’s been a rare hallmark of bipartisanship in recent years, but the Obama Administration is now looking to scale back the once-promising biofuel law enacted during the Bush White House. The move recognizes that consumers have shown little interest in filling up on...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2013
After a brief surge last year, federal data show that highway deaths are again on a sharp decline, falling an estimated 4.2% during the first half of this year. And while an ongoing crackdown on drunk driving is one factor for the 40% decline in fatalities over the...
by Michael Strong | Nov 15, 2013
Jaguar and Mini buyers are happiest with their purchase experience, according to the results of J.D. Power’s 2013 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study released today. Jaguar ranked first among luxury buyers with a score of 740 points followed closely by Porsche...
by Michael Strong | Nov 15, 2013
Ford Motor Co. is teaming with Coca-Cola to save the planet. It may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the corporate behemoths are partnering in a venture to make interior fabric out of recycled plastic bottles. While Ford has been doing this for some time, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 15, 2013
Little Japanese maker Subaru has a big week ahead – one straddling both sides of the Pacific Ocean. The maker has been dropping hints about what’s in store for both the Tokyo Motor Show and the L.A. Auto Show and the latest revelation pulls the cover on the 2015...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 15, 2013
The 2014 Buick Regal, now arriving in dealerships, will feature both more power, available all-wheel-drive and an expanded suite of safety features, according to General Motors. It’s been just three years since Buick introduced the current Regal platform – borrowed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 15, 2013
Volkswagen aims to electrify L.A. Auto Show-goers when it rolls out two battery-based models next week, including both the new e-Golf – its first battery-electric vehicle for the U.S. market – and an updated version of the CrossBlue Coupe Concept first unveiled...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 15, 2013
You’ll have a chance to say both “hello,” and “goodbye” if you stop by the Mercedes-Benz at the L.A. Auto Show next week. The German maker has confirmed it has two world premieres scheduled for the annual event, including both the new S65 AMG and the final run of its...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 14, 2013
The manufacturing alliance between Japanese giant Toyota and little Subaru is apparently coming to an end. Toyota has notified its partner that it will stop producing its long-popular Camry model at the assembly plant Subaru operates in Lafayette, Indiana once their...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 14, 2013
How small is too small? That’s something Ford is trying to find out with the unveiling of its Ka concept, a microcar design developed in Brazil that it hopes will gain some traction around the world in one of the auto industry’s fastest-growing market segments. A good...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 14, 2013
If you’re in the market for a used car you might finally be getting good news. Not only are prices taking a dip after several years of record increases, but automotive lenders also are loosening up credit. The U.S. used car market is huge. By various industry...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 14, 2013
It’s been a rough few months for Volkswagen of America which has gone into a sales lump after several years of significant gains. But that’s only put in sharp relief the maker’s relatively strong global sales report for the first nine months of 2013. As a whole, the...
