by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 19, 2013
Ford Motor Co. is warning its profits will likely fall next year even as it moves forward with ambitious plans to grow its business in the U.S., South America and Asia. Ford’s shares fell 6.3% to $15.65 at the closing for the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 19, 2013
Honda and its upscale Acura division will make at least two significant bits of news during the North American International Auto Show next month. On the Honda side, the maker will introduce its completely redesigned Fit subcompact, while Acura will pull the wraps off...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2013
Just when we thought things were winding down for the holiday break, Kia used the brief lull to surprise us with this overhead teaser image of what it describes as a “stunning 2+2 sports car” set to debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show less than a...
by Michael Strong | Dec 18, 2013
Anyone who has driven outside of their home state believes they’ve been to the place with the worst drivers in the country. However, statistically speaking, unless you picked Louisiana, you would be wrong. For the second consecutive year, residents in the Sportsman’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2013
The nation’s top auto safety manager wants to ramp up the crackdown on drunk drivers, and is urging that all states begin requiring ignition interlocks for anyone convicted of a driving under the influence, even after a first-time offense. There has been a concerted...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 18, 2013
With 2014 shaping up to be another promising year for new vehicle sales, Toyota expects sales of the new Highlander utility vehicle to grow by as much as 10% next year as it rolls out the revamped 2014 version of its mid-sized utility vehicle. Jim Colon, Toyota Motor...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2013
Might memories of skyrocketing fuel prices be a think of the past? With pumps in a growing number of states now set at less than $3.00 a gallon, several new reports suggest that motorists might be in for a break in the months – perhaps even years – ahead. That said,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2013
There will soon be a billion cars, trucks and crossovers on the world’s roads, but that number could more than double as demand continues to escalate in emerging markets, especially the so-called BRIC countries, according to a new report. A total of 83 million new...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 17, 2013
Acura and Jerry Seinfeld are teaming up for the comic’s web-based series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Working with both Seinfeld and award-winning director Barry Sonenfeld, Acura has created eight new ads specifically for the Emmy-nominated Web series which will...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 17, 2013
Mini’s newest hot hatch will be putting in its debut appearance at the Detroit Auto Show next month – or at least a “concept” version of the next-generation John Cooper Works model based on the British marque’s all-new platform. Sadly, Mini is holding back on much of...
by Michael Strong | Dec 17, 2013
Buyers of new vehicles often consider the awards those cars and trucks have racked up, especially those wanting an environmentally friendly ride. However, it behooves them to look beyond just the simple honors, like Green Car of the Year. The 2014 Green Car Technology...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 17, 2013
Sure, you’ve had a perfect driving record until now, but a new study warns that putting in a claim on your car insurance can be unexpectedly costly – in fact, you might wind up spending more than what you get back. A single “at-fault” claim will result in an average...
