by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 7, 2015
Among the countless men and women who have worked in the auto industry since its earliest days, only the rare few have left a truly lasting legacy on the world, and four of them will find a lasting legacy as they’re inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame two months...
by Michael Strong | May 7, 2015
General Motors recently cut the price and increased the range on its Chevy Volt hoping to stimulate sales. It slashed the price on the Chevy Spark EV as well. Ideally it wants to sell the vehicles to add to the company’s bottom line, but the Detroit-based automaker is...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 7, 2015
Setting the benchmark has its advantages. You’re the one everyone is likely to think of. The disadvantage is that competitors also think of you – and look for ways to knock you off your perch. So, it’s probably no surprise that BMW is updating the iconic 3 Series...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 7, 2015
She’d probably ask, “Why all the fuss?” and then remind me a good life led should never be mourned. But as I struggle to find a way to put down all the words and memories that come to mind as I think of Denise McCluggage, I cannot but help but feel an emptiness at her...
by Michael Strong | May 7, 2015
Tesla founder Elon Musk offered up only optimism even as the company reported an adjusted $45 million loss, or 36 cents a share, during the company’s first-quarter earnings call. While the company lost money, it’s adjusted revenue came in at $1.1 billion, which is the...
by Michael Strong | May 6, 2015
The era of the fuel cell vehicle in the United States will hit a growth spurt early next month in California when Toyota dealers begin taking orders for the maker’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mirai. The $58,000 alternative fuel vehicle starts arriving in dealer...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 6, 2015
With trucks accounting for more than 56% of all vehicles sold in the U.S., the fuel economy numbers of new vehicles sold in the U.S. slipped last month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Based on the number...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 6, 2015
After a year of record automotive safety recalls, proponents are hoping Washington lawmakers will finally pass a long-stalled measure meant to prevent rental firms and auto dealers from renting vehicles with unrepaired defects to consumers. Re-introduced into both the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 6, 2015
While sales of battery-based vehicles have lagged well behind industry expectations, manufacturers have been pleasantly surprised to discover that buyers are both younger and more affluent than those buying comparable gas-powered models. But for most of those folks,...
by Michael Strong | May 6, 2015
Like many automakers in the U.S., BMW enjoyed strong SUV sales in the first quarter and rode them to 12.6% sales increase here and to a 4% jump in global net profits, the automaker said. The German carmaker said its revenue for the quarter jumped 14.7% to $23.6...
by Michael Strong | May 6, 2015
Ford’s Global Performance team has been busy churning out new products, like the Focus RS, as well as upgrading the new Shelby GT350 Mustang making it the best performing version of the street racer yet. “When we started working on this car, we wanted to build the...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 6, 2015
Just in time for Christmas, H&H Classics, one of Britain’s oldest classic car auction houses, will sell two very rare Ferraris from a private collection with the proceeds going to charity. The auction house, which hosts events all over Britain, is handling the...
