by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 9, 2015
Crediting improved sales, cost-cutting and a weak yen, Nissan is reporting a 21% jump in its quarterly profits, while also increasing its earnings estimate for the full fiscal year. The second-largest of the Japanese makers earned 101.8 billion yen for the October to...
by Michael Strong | Feb 6, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to expand its abilities to ensure a 60 million recall year doesn’t happen again and it basically needs one thing above all else to make it happen: cash. Avoiding a replay of a year that included events like...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 6, 2015
General Motors will begin building a production version of its Chevrolet Bolt battery-electric concept vehicle in October 2016, several well-placed company sources told TheDetroitBureau.com, a move that will put GM into direct competition with California EV start-up...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 6, 2015
Despite the continuing surge in trucks sales, which was again evident in January, and falling gasoline prices, the fuel economy of new vehicles purchased by Americans actually improved last month, ending a lengthy drought of stagnation. Gas mileage of new vehicles, as...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 6, 2015
It’s a rite of passage. Some folks change careers. Others draw up a bucket list. But for millions of Americans, there’s the midlife crisis car. But if that brings to mind a guy wearing gold chains and driving a flashy red sports car, think again. According to a new...
by Michael Strong | Feb 6, 2015
Toyota is looking to create some bluster at the Chicago Auto Show next week with the introduction of its newly redesigned Avalon sedan, plus two sporty versions of the Camry and Corolla. The automaker sent out a little teaser photo of its new full-size sedan, but...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 5, 2015
Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz brand cars and trucks, saw earnings drop 16% in 2014 despite record sales and revenues. Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche, however, said overall 2014 was a terrific year for the German automaker and proposed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 5, 2015
Kia plans to blow into the Windy City next week with an intriguing concept vehicle it’s describing as a “rugged runabout.” A terse release doesn’t reveal much, though it suggests that the Kia Trail’ster concept will attempt to blend the best of the maker’s gas and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 5, 2015
Aiming to take its place among first-tier global luxury car brands, Infiniti is in the midst of a frenetic product development program and the next fruit of its labors will take a bow at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the QX30, it will be a beefier,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 5, 2015
Millions of Americans have begun turning to ride-sharing programs such as Uber and Lyft, not only as an alternative to traditional taxis but for some customers as a substitute for even owning a car. Ride-share leader Uber has attracted not only a lot of new customers...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 5, 2015
The heavy snows that have blanketed much of the country in recent weeks might have you wishing for the day when you can buy an autonomous vehicle. Imagine not having to squint through a frozen windshield as you crawl through traffic on your way to work. That’s one of...
by Henny Hemmes | Feb 4, 2015
Fresh off another year of record sales, Rolls-Royce expects to see a modest increase in volume this year – largely due to its Bespoke program, which offers buyers an almost limitless range of customized options for the British brand’s models. The popularity of...
