by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2014
Like many pet owners, Seattle real estate investment executive Michael Morgan wouldn’t dream of taking a trip without his dog alongside. And the 35-year-old Morgan isn’t unique. Nearly two-thirds of Americans own at least one pet, according to a study by the Humane...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2014
Ford Motor Co. may be ready to reverse its long-standing decision to abandon the compact American pickup market. But the maker is struggling to find a design that will offer a true alternative to the best-selling Ford F-150 full-size truck. Ford walked away from the...
by Michael Strong | Oct 9, 2014
Using lighter materials, turbochargers and other methods, automakers are taking to make new cars and trucks more fuel efficient continue to pay off as the gas mileage average in the U.S. hit a record 24.1 miles per gallon last year. Tempering that good news is the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2014
They’re arguably the most important part of your car, yet the fundamental design of those four black donuts hasn’t changed all that much since Scottish veterinarian John Boyd came up with an inflatable rubber tire for his son’s bicycle back in 1887. But that could be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2014
Audi planners are hoping to decide on which of three prototype versions of the maker’s popular TT model to put into production. And the odds are good that it will feature a plug-in hybrid drivetrain by the time it reaches showrooms. Though the German brand was slow to...
by Michael Strong | Oct 8, 2014
While September often is viewed as the best month to buy or lease a new car, October is boasting some pretty good deals as well, according to KBB.com. The website lists the best deals for leasing, financing and getting cash back each month and right now it has rated...
by Michael Strong | Oct 8, 2014
A proposal to mandate a single interest rate auto lenders can charge car buyers to ensure minorities weren’t discriminated against would only cause all buyers to pay more for a car, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association. In a speech at an...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2014
Facing increasingly stringent emissions and fuel economy mandates around the world, automakers are looking for clean alternatives, such as electrification and hydrogen. But making the switch isn’t as easy as coming up with a long-range battery or an affordable fuel...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2014
After helping lead the smallest of Detroit’s automakers out of bankruptcy while also turning around its Italian partner Fiat, CEO Sergio Marchionne says he’s close to “done” and ready to find something a little less challenging to do. Marchionne’s key goal will be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2014
It’s been more than two decades since Peugeot pulled out of the U.S. market, a decision it has openly regretted ever since. But now, after years of mulling its options, the struggling French maker appears ready to stage a return. Several top officials discussed their...
by Michael Strong | Oct 7, 2014
Automakers are coming out with a multitude of hands-free systems, which are supposed make it safer for drivers to stay in touch with the world outside of the car and in command of the inside. However, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety claims researchs shows...
by Joseph Szczesny | Oct 7, 2014
After taking home a championship trophy last weekend, the Chrysler Group has dropped the Viper racing program supported by its Street and Racing Technology (SRT) unit. “Our company has made a business decision to discontinue the SRT Motorsports Dodge Viper GTS-R...
