by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 8, 2014
With plans to completely redefine its line-up, top to bottom, Volvo is offering up new details on the three powertrain packages it will be offering in the next-generation XC90, the Swedish maker boasting that they will make it “the world’s most powerful and cleanest...
by Michael Strong | Jul 8, 2014
Tesla is looking to get its hands on a recently wrecked Model S sedan – it split in half after hitting a light pole and the battery caught fire – after it was stolen from a dealer lot in California last weekend. “We’ve asked to take a look at the vehicle as soon as...
by Michael Strong | Jul 8, 2014
Ford and Hyundai issued seven recalls affecting nearly 160,000 vehicles for issues ranging from defective halfshafts to headliners to roof glass. Ford accounts for 101,000 of the vehicles in the actions. The largest recall involves more than 92,000 model year...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 8, 2014
For many – perhaps most – motorists, buying a car is a process only slightly less painful than having a root canal. Yet some dealers do a markedly better job not only keeping potential customers satisfied but also making sure they close the deal. Who’s doing the best...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 8, 2014
It has become known as the hybrid luxury brand, but with the upcoming launch of its new NX crossover-utility vehicle, Lexus becomes the latest automaker to turn to an alternative technology that can deliver not only good mileage but the solid performance that appeals...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 8, 2014
With gasoline prices inching upward this summer, the fuel economy of the new vehicles sold in the U.S. is continuing to improve compared with historic figures, the University of Michigan reports. Despite a slight dip in June, fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 8, 2014
General Motors, Ford and their joint venture partners posted record sales in China for the first half of the 2014, capping off the period with a strong showing in June. GM’s sales in China in the first six months increased 10.5% from last year’s previous record for...
by Michael Strong | Jul 7, 2014
Volkswagen stoked the competitive fires today in the race to become the top auto brand in China by announcing plans to invest $2.7 billion to build two plants in the country. The investment is in addition to the previously announced plans to plow about $27 billion...
by Henny Hemmes | Jul 7, 2014
With plans to launch at least 30 new models before decade’s end, in a bid to keep ahead of its aggressive luxury competitors, Mercedes-Benz also aims to position itself as the market’s technology leader. And for those already overwhelmed by the features on the S-Class...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 7, 2014
It’s been a tough few years for the Dutch sports carmaker Spyker, but the company and CEO Victor Muller may have gotten a much-needed reprieve. For those who might not recall the name, Spyker was the little upstart that took a big gamble by purchasing Saab, the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 7, 2014
Chevrolet is finally launching one of its boldest and most controversial marketing efforts as the maker unveils Manchester United’s new home shirt, sporting the Chevy logo. As part of Chevrolet’s partnership with the Manchester United, one of the world’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 7, 2014
It has so far recalled nearly 26 million vehicles in the U.S. alone, and almost 29 million worldwide – more than any other maker in a single year. But after announcing 54 separate service actions since just the beginning of the year, GM is signaling that its recall...
