by Michael Strong | Jul 31, 2015
And now we all know where the real-life version of the movie iRobot begins … with the introduction of Toyota’s Human Service Robot or HSR. In the aforementioned film, humans become reliant upon robots to handle life’s mundane responsibilities. The end result is that...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 31, 2015
Amid the rising sales of truck and sport utility vehicles, sales of small, subcompact cars have held their own, suggesting that attributes such as affordability and fuel efficiency still have enormous appeal for a significant population of buyers. The segment is also...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2015
Scion will bring two all-new models to market for 2016 – half of its total line-up. That includes both the new iM hatchback and the iA, the youthful brand’s first sedan. But don’t be surprised to see Scion push into even newer territory in the next few years....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2015
Once again, the Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker has emerged from bankruptcy, beating back a legal challenge from a key creditor. Exactly what will happen next, however, is uncertain, as a statement by the boutique car company made no mention of the B6 Venator...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2015
Despite being slammed by the ongoing recall of Takata airbags, Honda Motor Co. was able to deliver a 20% jump in earnings for the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year. The cheap yen – which has dropped almost 20% against the dollar over the past year – helped drive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2015
With Washington lawmakers set to go home for their summer recess, family and friends of two sisters killed in a 2004 rental car crash received at least one bit of good news. The Senate passed a 6-year highway bill on Thursday that includes the terms of the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 31, 2015
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline continues to drop as motorists are now paying, on average, the lowest price for gasoline during July since the recession year of 2009. The national average price is $2.71 per gallon, which is a nickel per gallon...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 30, 2015
Incentives have become a way of life in the auto industry, buyers often expecting givebacks and discounts on even the most popular products. That’s a lesson little Tesla Motors has apparently picked up on. But the California battery-carmaker is adding a unique social...
by Michael Strong | Jul 30, 2015
It seems like just about everything related to Android or Apple needs an update at some point, and now if you have a Hyundai Sonata with Android Auto, you can tackle the updates yourself. The South Korean automaker is offering owners the opportunity to use the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 30, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may have begun the third quarter on a sour note, slammed with a record fine for safety lapses, but it ended the second-quarter in fine tune, handily exceeding Wall Street earnings forecasts. The company, officially registered in the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 30, 2015
As part of a settlement with NHTSA over mishandled recalls, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to not only pay a record fine but also to buy back a select group of recent truck models with suspension problems while offering discounts to owners who might want to...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 30, 2015
The biggest problem with today’s battery cars? The batteries, of course, which simply can’t deliver enough power in a compact, reasonably lightweight package. A California-based initiative is aimed at “turbocharging the innovation process,” explained a senior...