by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2015
There was a yacht, glamorous travel, Hollywood stars – and claims that he former head of Fiat Chrysler’s Australian operations misappropriated or misused as much as $30 million Australian, or US$23.1 million. The automaker has launched legal proceedings against Clyde...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 9, 2015
No dice. Those two words may best summarize General Motors response to Sergio Marchionne’s ongoing merger proposals, even as the Fiat Chrysler chief executive officer moves to enlist outside investors to support the proposed tie up between the two auto giants....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2015
Tesla Motors will get a big helping hand from its Japanese tech partner Tesla in a push to get the planned Gigafactory battery plant into production next year. Panasonic plans to send “hundreds” of its own employees to the Reno, Nevada plant site in an effort to help...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 9, 2015
Speed up or get out of the way. That’s the message from Indiana lawmakers who have passed a new law that could lead to fines of as much as $500 for slowpokes who refuse to move out of the left lane when traffic piles up behind them. The Hoosier State becomes one of a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 9, 2015
Elio Motors, a start up that’s been given up for dead more than once during the past seven years, says it has begun work on its fifth generation prototype of its light-weight, ultra high-mileage vehicle, which is now slated to reach production next year. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 8, 2015
The big news out of Apple’s annual developer’s conference is the impending release of the next-generation operating system for devices like the iPhone and iPad. But along with the launch of iOS 9, Apple also plans to upgrade its new CarPlay system. That’s a major step...
by Michael Strong | Jun 8, 2015
Suddenly every automaker “needs” a full-sized, high-end sport-utility vehicle in their line-up with Fiat Chrysler being the latest maker coming to the party as it is rumored to be showing dealers a new Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The new three-row SUV, which isn’t expected...
by Michael Strong | Jun 8, 2015
While the “Buy American” campaign isn’t quite as omnipresent as it once was, new vehicle buyers wanting the “most” American car they can buy are going to be shopping for General Motors’ products. American University’s 2015 Kogod Made in America Auto Index revealed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 8, 2015
The storms that have swept across the middle of the U.S. in recent weeks have caused extensive damage and a number of deaths. But there could be plenty of new victims in the weeks and months ahead. Perhaps 10,000 vehicles were seriously damaged or totaled in Texas...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 8, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is again delaying the much-anticipated spin-off of its high-profile Ferrari subsidiary. Originally announced last October, following the official merger of Italy’s Fiat and U.S. maker Chrysler, the move was meant to unlock the value in...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 8, 2015
With sales of crossovers and sport-utility vehicles climbing in the U.S., Hyundai Motor is considering developing a larger sport-utility vehicle based on its Genesis luxury sedan, according to reports surfacing in South Korea. It wouldn’t hit dealer showrooms...
by Michael Strong | Jun 5, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled a prototype system for cars that can detect if the driver’s blood-alcohol concentration level is beyond the legal limit and prevent the vehicle from starting. In partnership with several automakers, the...
