by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2014
Lexus has been using the word “passion” a lot lately, both in terms of design and performance, and it appears ready to back that up when it comes to the launch of the new RC Coupe later this year. We’ve already seen two sporty versions of the new 2-door, the RC 350...
by Michael Strong | Feb 28, 2014
When Kia announced it was bringing the K900 to the to the market it wanted its new luxury flagship sedan to be seen on the same lofty level as a S-Class Mercedes or 7-Series BMW, including the dealership experience. Well, some of the dealers are having some difficulty...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2014
Ford has plenty to celebrate as its popular pony car gets set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in just a couple more months. But based on a tech backgrounder, buyers will also have reason to applaud when the 2015 Mustang comes to market. Along with the updated...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 28, 2014
Chevrolet plans to make another advertising splash during another huge television event: the Oscars. The maker is airing a 60-second film by South Korean independent filmmaker Jude Chun, who beat out 23 other filmmakers for the privilege of getting his movie shown...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2014
While we got our first look at the new McLaren 650S earlier this month there was something critical missing. After all, what’s a supercar without the numbers? The advance images were certainly handsome enough, but we were left wondering about those little details,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2014
Using a motorist’s own tablet computer, the Volkswagen T-Roc Concept lets you personalize your infotainment choices, whether they run to Bach or Rock. But the name of this new SUV is equally symbolic of its capabilities, with a diesel-powered all-wheel-drive system...
by Michael Strong | Feb 27, 2014
While some feel that U.S. Sen. Bob Corker was less than truthful when he said that Volkswagen would build a new SUV at its plant in Tennessee if workers voted against UAW representation there, he may never have been more honest today. “I probably am ‘Public...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 27, 2014
It’s been a cold month in Hell, Michigan and much of the rest of country this winter, and February is looking to deliver another big chill to the auto industry, February sales likely to echo the unexpected cool-down experienced last month. But the impact is likely to...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 27, 2014
There are plenty of big changes coming at Volvo, the Swedish maker planning a major shift in its powertrain strategy, opening a pair of factories in China – and adopting a new, and much more expressive design language. We’ve been getting hints of where the styling...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 27, 2014
Mercedes’ parent Daimler AG plans to launch an all-new battery-electric vehicle it has developed as part of a joint venture with China’s BYD. To be sold through the new Denza brand, it will make its debut in concept form at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. The show...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 27, 2014
U.S. safety regulators have begun a probe into General Motors’ response to a safety defect that caused 13 deaths, a series of recalls the automaker now admits wasn’t “robust” enough. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been advised by the maker that...
by Michael Strong | Feb 26, 2014
After teasing with a few small details last week, Tesla revealed more details on its proposed gigafactory that will provide lithium-ion batteries for its electric vehicles – and others? – for $30% less than what they cost now. “The Gigafactory is designed to reduce...
