by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 30, 2014
For those worried about the safety of today’s small cars, the latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety didn’t provide much good news. Out of an even dozen vehicles included in the test, only the Mini Countryman earned a...
by Michael Strong | Jul 29, 2014
For some, the idea of riding a bike conjures up one of two images: skin-tight biker shorts and shirts and helmets as part of a high-speed march along winding roads a la Lance Armstrong or a leisurely loll on a two-wheeler with a basket and a squeeze horn through a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 29, 2014
Despite the tension in the Middle East, gasoline prices have dropped more than 16 cents per gallon in the past month, according to records compiled by AAA. Gasoline prices vary by region but overall the average price for regular gasoline dropped more than 9 cents per...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 29, 2014
Americans haven’t necessarily fallen out of love with the automobile. They just don’t enjoy the art of driving as much anymore, and a growing number of Americans seem ready to hand over command to autonomous vehicles. A new study finds that fully three-quarters of...
by Michael Strong | Jul 29, 2014
Despite a sales decline in its largest market, North America, Honda posted a $1.94 billion (198 billion yen) operating profit last quarter by cutting costs and expanding sales in other markets, particularly Asia. The company’s net income jumped 20% while its sales...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 29, 2014
Scion has always tried to think out of the box, and now it likely will abandon its boxy xB model as part of a product line shake-up designed to reinvigorate Toyota Motor Co.’s youth-oriented brand. The xB is one of several models that reportedly will go away,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 29, 2014
Jaguar is offering a bit more insight into its plans for its new compact model, confirming the upcoming XE sedan will opt for a lightweight “aluminum-intensive” unibody design that will make heavy use of recycled metal. The lightweight metal will account for 75% of...
by Michael Strong | Jul 28, 2014
Former General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson now knows what he didn’t know then: the automaker’s cultural problems ran deeper than he realized when signed on in 2009. Appointed by the Obama Administration to the automaker’s board and later taking over as CEO in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 28, 2014
While Ford’s new “aluminum-intensive” 2015 F-150 pickup will be going on a diet, it’s going to be heavier on the wallet, the new truck’s sticker price jumping by as much as $3,615, depending on the specific model. But the Detroit maker is hoping that potential buyers...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 28, 2014
In what has become a growing trend among muscle, performance and sports car manufacturers, Fiat Chrysler plans to auction off for charity the first 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The very first 707-horsepower coupe, vehicle identification number 0001, will roll...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 28, 2014
Cars and surfing enjoy a special relationship on the beach and in popular culture, especially in Southern California where vehicles such as Woody wagons became embedded local lore. Fiat recently partnered with Vans adding another vehicle to the list of makers looking...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 28, 2014
Nissan saw a big surge in earnings for the latest quarter, with analysts crediting both strong sales in China and the U.S., as well as a boost from favorable exchange rates. The second-largest Japanese maker reported a net profit of 112 billion yen, or $1.1 billion, a...
