by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 27, 2013
It’s a race to the finish as the year winds down and BMW and Mercedes-Benz ramp up their efforts to position themselves as America’s best-selling luxury brands, a battle they’re repeating in other markets around the world. But the two makers are spending a lot of time...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 27, 2013
For drivers in most parts of the world it might seem like a fantasy, but for those in oil-rich Venezuela, nickel gas has long been the norm – and it’s encouraged the sort of fascination with fuel-guzzling vehicles that were common in the U.S. back in the 1970s. But...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 27, 2013
While most major automakers have already dropped broad hints about what they’ll reveal at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, Ford has been unusually quiet about its plans for the annual show’s opening debut. But the likely unveiling is expected to be a big one: an...
by Michael Strong | Dec 26, 2013
In what has been a fierce battle for sales supremacy in China, it appears that Volkswagen is going to emerge victorious over General Motors for the first time in nine years. The two automakers, which have announced ambitious investment plans for the country, have been...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 26, 2013
With the New Year fast approaching, there are new signs the auto industry will finish 2013 with a flourish as consumer sentiment continues to improve along with the job market. Sales for 2013 are certain to be the best in six years, according to industry analysts who...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 26, 2013
Calling Dick Tracy! One of the hottest gifts trends this year is the smartwatch, a case of comic book technology coming to life. The devices are designed to let you quickly check e-mail and even make calls without the hassle of having to pull your smartphone out of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 26, 2013
Buying a new car has always had its emotional element, especially when it comes to factors like design – but there’s also the rational side to the purchase equation where one tries to make dollars and sense out of what is typically among the most expensive purchases...
by Michael Strong | Dec 24, 2013
New cars and trucks are safer than ever, but now the Obama administration is focusing on making drivers safer by enlisting the help of the nation’s best-known policeman: RoboCop. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is about to unleash a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 24, 2013
Nearly 900,000 American owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles could be in for an unexpected holiday present, the settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed following revelations the two Korean carmakers had faked fuel economy numbers on a variety of models sold during...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 24, 2013
The Chrysler Group has found another way to bolster its bottom line. The automaker has taken advantage of favorable market conditions to reduce the interest rate on the $2.9 billion term loan that helped it pay off the financial obligations to the U.S. and Canadian...
by Michael Strong | Dec 23, 2013
These days its not just Santa wanting to know if kids have been naughty or nice, parents of teenage drivers really want to know as well. Statistics show that teenage drivers are, well, the worst drivers on the roads. The traffic accident rates for 16- to 19-year old...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 23, 2013
As the year draws to a close you’ll likely see more than a few lists of the famous names who have moved on, as they say, to a “better place.” But what about those automotive models that have also moved on to the junkyard in the sky? There are more models on the market...
