by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2014
Barely a day after ordering the stop-sale of its popular Chevrolet Cruze model, General Motors has announced it will recall nearly 30,000 of the compact sedans because of the risk posed by improperly manufactured airbags. It’s the latest in a string of nearly 40...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2014
A well-orchestrated Thursday morning talk show appearance by General Motors CEO Mary Barra has created an unexpected furor – but not for the executive, nor for the embattled automaker, but for Today Show host Matt Lauer. In-between questions about GM’s recall woes,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 27, 2014
Nissan Motor Co. and Daimler AG will announce a significant expansion of their four-year-old alliance this morning, the two partners planning to set up a new plant in Aguascaliente, Mexico that will produce small luxury cars for the Japanese maker’s Infiniti brand and...
by Michael Strong | Jun 26, 2014
The old cliché states, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” Well, apparently the National Corvette Museum’s board of directors likes old clichés as much as it likes old ‘Vettes as it approved a plan today to leave the 60-foot deep sinkhole in the museum’s Sky...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 26, 2014
“Big Data” is already helping designers shape new vehicles and its influence will only grow in the years to come, according to a panel of experts assembled by Ford Motor Co. for its annual trends conference. Big data is the deployment of reams of data to meet a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 26, 2014
General Motors has no plans to fire any additional employees in connection with its defective ignition switch scandal, CEO Mary Barra said during an appearance on the NBC Today Show, though she also said she does not know if criminal charges will follow as part of an...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 26, 2014
During a session sponsored by Ford this week examining new trends in the auto industry, a fundamental question was raised about all the new technology flooding the marketplace: have we reached a saturation point where consumers no longer can figure out how – or why –...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 26, 2014
They may not have the visual appeal of a Dodge Challenger or Chrysler 300, nor the macho draw of the big Ram 1500 pickup, but there’s a sizable and growing market for small work vans that Fiat Chrysler hopes to tap into as it readies the launch of its new Ram...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 25, 2014
This story has been updated with additional information on the number of vehicles covered by the stop-sale. General Motors has issued a “stop sale” to its dealers advising them to stop selling any 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze sedans on their lots due to a potential...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 25, 2014
With stiff new emissions and mileage mandates looming over the auto industry, manufacturers are desperately looking for ways to increase fuel economy without sacrificing performance, and one of the most promising approaches is to go with downsized engines while...
by Michael Strong | Jun 25, 2014
In the battle for zero-emission vehicle supremacy, everyone now knows what the latest entrant – Toyota’s FCV – will cost: about $70,000. The Japanese automaker announced pricing on its new fuel cell vehicle, which will be available in Japan starting next spring. About...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 25, 2014
Officially, Alan Mulally had nearly a week left before his retirement, Mark Fields still in the on-deck circle. But informally, the outgoing Ford Motor Co. CEO handed the baton over to his successor this week during Ford’s annual summer media preview. The 68-year-old...
