by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 3, 2014
The vast majority of American motorists are aware that a new generation of autonomous vehicles will soon take to the highways. While they like the idea of being able to lay back and relax, less than one in three drivers say they actually would want to own a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 3, 2014
The United Auto Workers has won a small victory in its ongoing efforts to organize workers at Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, courtesy of a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The decision upheld an earlier ruling...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 3, 2014
With a record 54 million vehicles facing recall — and nearly another month to go before the books are closed on 2014 — it’s no surprise American automakers and auto buyers alike have been focused on safety this year. But despite all the lapses that have seen...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 3, 2014
In something of a surprise, Chevrolet’s new midsize Colorado pickup truck outgunned the favored Ford F-150 to nab top honors as Motor Trend Truck of the Year. The decision was a vindication for General Motors which is betting heavily on a revival of the once wildly...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 3, 2014
The all-new Ford Mustang is back in full gallop, and has corralled its long-time rival, the Chevrolet Camaro. Ford says it sold more than 8,000 of the pony cars last month – a more than 60% year-over-year jump, marking the best November Mustang has had since 2006....
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 2, 2014
It is still too early to break out the champagne but it looks as if Mercedes-Benz will capture the luxury sales crown for 2014, beating out runner up BMW, the likely runner up, for the second year in row. Mercedes-Benz recorded a modest 1.6% sales increase in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 2, 2014
(This story has been updated.) Already under fire for its handling of several recent major safety issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continues to debate how far to expand the recall of vehicles equipped with potentially faulty airbags produced...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 2, 2014
The combination of lower gasoline prices rising, rising consumer confidence and a strong end-of-the-month push from Black Friday helped raise November new vehicle sales to their highest level in more than a decade. Chrysler, General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota and Audi...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 2, 2014
Dutch sports carmaker Spyker Automobielen has filed for the Dutch equivalent of bankruptcy and is seeking a voluntary financial restructuring. The company has been struggling to turn itself around ever since its brief and abortive attempt to run Swedish-based Saab...
by Michael Strong | Dec 2, 2014
And the beat goes on when it comes to General Motors and recalls as the automaker issued its 79th action this year for more than 273,000 midsize SUVs and Buick sedans for headlight problems. The company is recalling the vehicles because the low-beam headlights can...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 2, 2014
The price of gasoline is expected to drift lower in the wake of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) decision to maintain production at its current level. Not only are prices expected to remain low, the decision could have far-reaching effects...
by Michael Strong | Dec 1, 2014
General Motors claims it has less than 1 million cars left to fix of the 2.36 million it recalled for a faulty ignition switch that has caused 36 deaths and 39 injuries in the U.S. The total number has been reduced from 2.59 million by the automaker due to scrappage...
