by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2014
The world got its first look at the new BMW X5 eDrive hybrid during the Paris Motor Show a few weeks back, and now the Bavarian maker is steering in a very different direction as it offers up details on its all-new high-performance crossovers, the 2015 BMW X5 M and...
by Michael Strong | Oct 29, 2014
Ford is ready to celebrate another special anniversary with a new vehicle. The maker is marking the 25th anniversary of the Ford Explorer with a new 2016 model it will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. As part of the launch, Ford will debut an...
by Michael Strong | Oct 29, 2014
Viper fans take heart! Chrysler Group announced plans to begin production of the company’s halo sports beast next month with full production coming mid-November. The automaker stopped production of the 2014 Dodge Viper SRT due to sluggish sales. However, after a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 29, 2014
Recent big swings in the stock market and dire headlines about an economic downturn haven’t put any kind of dent in U.S. auto sales, industry analysts are predicting demand for October will be up between 5.4 and 6.0% when sales numbers are totaled up next week. Total...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2014
Only months after Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne ruled out the possibility of spinning off the maker’s high-profile Ferrari brand, that’s precisely what the maker now says it will do – a move that has fired up investors while raising questions about the long-term...
by Michael Strong | Oct 29, 2014
During a widely attended speech this week, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is intent on “raising the bar” on safety and quality – but is that aggressive push by GM and its competitors really having the desired affect on their corporate cultures?...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 29, 2014
Now officially merged, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said its third-quarter earnings were roughly in line with last year’s numbers. Though that was essentially what analysts had anticipated, the automaker delivered a surprise by announcing it will spin off its iconic...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 29, 2014
Advancing autumn darkness increases concerns about pedestrian safety and one innovation that does help reduce accidents is the back-up camera, according to studies by AAA. On average, these rear-view systems improved visibility an average of 46%, the travel and safety...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 28, 2014
General Motors is no longer going to act a polite competitor, GM chief executive officer Mary Barra said during an appearance before the Detroit Economic Club. “I want to win,” Barra said. Not get by. Not hold on. Not be competitive. But win. “I want...
by Michael Strong | Oct 28, 2014
Ford’s leaders are doubling down on their investment in the Lincoln brand in hopes of coming up with a winning hand as other luxury brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and even Cadillac, have stronger followings than long-suffering Lincoln. However, it has been...
by Michael Strong | Oct 28, 2014
Just a day after Chrysler Group finished dead last in vehicle quality, the maker’s long-time quality chief Doug Betts stepped down to “pursue other opportunities.” It was announced yesterday that Fiat Chrysler’s American brands – Chrysler, Dodge and Ram – were at the...
by Michael Strong | Oct 28, 2014
Takata’s problems with defective airbags – so far linked to at least four deaths – continue to worsen as a pair of New York law firms yesterday filed what they hope will be approved as a class action lawsuit against the troubled Japanese supplier. Complicating...
