by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 11, 2015
Chinese car sales unexpectedly slowed down last month but, barring a Russian-style meltdown of the Asian nation’s economy, it is forecast to remain the world’s largest automotive market. From a unit sales standpoint, anyway. But the U.S. retains its lead in at least...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 11, 2015
If your idea of a “family car” is an old wagon with a passel of kids tucked in the back, or perhaps a grimy minivan overflowing with soccer gear, you may be in for a surprise when you see the mix of models that topped the charts in the U.S. News Best Cars for Families...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 10, 2015
Barely a week after confirming plans to launch the all-electric R8 e-tron sports car at the Geneva Motor Show, CEO Rupert Stadler reveals the luxury carmaker is working on another pure electric model, this one a new SUV that could be designated the Q6. A teaser image...
by Michael Strong | Mar 10, 2015
Audi enjoyed another record year in 2014, selling more than 1.74 million vehicles globally – a 10.5% jump – with auto powerhouses China and the U.S. leading the sales charge. The result bested the company’s predictions by nearly 500,000 units. Audi saw sales in China...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 10, 2015
It may serve as the icon of the Volkswagen brand, but barely three years after launching an all-new version of the Beetle, the little car may be an endangered species, one of several VW products in the crosshairs as the German maker races to slash spending by about €5...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 10, 2015
Ford Motor Co. may finally be turning the corner after years of losses in its European operations. But while things are generally moving in the right direction, Ford’s new European President Jim Farley warns that the carmaker is facing what he calls the big “squeeze.”...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 10, 2015
It’s not the sort of name that easily rolls off the tongue, but it’s how the MoDe: Pro rolls down the pavement that matters. Call it an e-bike, if you prefer, or you can opt for Ford Motor Co.’s “commercial multi-modal transport system.” The two-wheeler made its debut...
by Michael Strong | Mar 10, 2015
Less than a year ago senior leaders at Lotus were scrambling to determine if the British sports car maker could keep going. What a difference a few months makes; now they’re trying to decide if they should add a sedan or a sport-utility. “I’m a bit torn...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 9, 2015
Volkswagen will drop $1 billion into its assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico to produce a new three-row version of the Tiguan sport-utility vehicle. It’s the latest step in a costly program meant to expand VW’s utility vehicle line-up and increase its competitive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 9, 2015
Most cars are just basic transportation, but a few transcend the moment. Oh, to have bought – and kept – a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird, a 2003 Ford GT or a Ferrari 250 GTO. If you’re looking to buy a new car this year but want to get something that won’t be just...
by Michael Strong | Mar 9, 2015
Tesla Motors’ ongoing string of struggles in China have hit home as the EV is expected to cut as much as 30% of its workforce. The move is due largely to poor sales in China. The maker will eliminate 180 of the 600 positions, according to media reports. The company is...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 9, 2015
Chevrolet plans to take the wraps off the new 2016 Spark – twice, with a dual debut scheduled at the upcoming auto shows in New York and Seoul. The Korean-made minicar has been defying recent trends that have seen sales of small passenger cars slump in light of the...
