by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2014
It may be a small car but there’s a lot riding on the upcoming launch of the new Alfa Romeo 4C. Marking the brand’s return to the U.S. market after a two-decade absence, the success – or failure – of the two-seat sports car could determine whether the Alfa brand can...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 13, 2014
With growing concerns about the economic viability of producing cars and car parts in Canada, an unexpected upset in provincial elections may wind up keeping makers like General Motors, Ford and Toyota — as well as numerous parts makers — from fleeing the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2014
With Toyota not only expanding a recall due to defective airbags but also bringing back some vehicles it had previously repaired, U.S. safety regulators have launched an investigation into the airbags produced by Japanese supplier Takata – a move that could impact not...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2014
General Motors is ending the week with yet another four recalls, including one with echoes of the defective engine switch problem that has already resulted in the recall of 2.6 million GM vehicles and which has been linked to at least 13 deaths. By far, the largest of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2014
The growing, three-way alliance between Nissan, Renault and Daimler is about to take a critical next step with opening later this month of an engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee. Officially known as the Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, the facility will serve not...
by Michael Strong | Jun 13, 2014
Apparently, Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk really believes in the adage “a rising tide lifts all boats” as he’s decided to give all automakers access to the company’s patents. By giving everyone the technology, it may boost innovation and, by extension, sales....
by Michael Strong | Jun 12, 2014
Ford is going to be putting out some more cash due to mileage rating issues on six of its new models. It’s the second time in less than a year it’s had to restate the mileage on a vehicle. The company cut the rating on its 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid by 7 mpg as well...
by Michael Strong | Jun 12, 2014
Automakers often seek different ways to connect with customers and Honda has decided to take a stab at reaching out to its younger buyers with Honda Stage, a YouTube music channel. The Japanese maker is partnering with Live Nation, Clear Channel Media and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 12, 2014
Overturning a lower court decision, a New York appeals court has given its blessing to the ambitious, if controversial, NY Taxi of Tomorrow project that could soon see fleets of Nissan NV200s prowling the streets of the Big Apple. The decision is a setback for taxi...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 12, 2014
BMW drivers will soon gain the ability to share their adventures with the world as the Bavarian maker launches a new partnership with GoPro, the maker of the popular Hero cameras that have become wildly popular with athletes and other sporting enthusiasts. While...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 12, 2014
Looking like it might belong in the movie version of Ray Bradbury’s classic sci-fi tale, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Nissan has offered up a teaser image of a new concept sports car that it will soon unveil during an event in Los Angeles. Promising “all will be...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 12, 2014
General Motors is preparing to settle the claims of anyone injured in an accident linked to a defective ignitions switch prior to the company’s 2009 bankruptcy as GM’s chief executive prepares to appear before another Congressional committee in Washington D.C....
