by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 15, 2015
The United Auto Workers and FCA U.S. fell short in their bid to reach a new labor contract as the old pact expired at midnight on Monday night, but the two sides agreed to an “hour by hour” extension, which suggested negotiators believed they were...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 15, 2015
Automakers invest heavily in racing, often with questionable results – but for Porsche buyers, the payoff will become apparent as the German maker rolls out the new 911 Carrera at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The twin-turbo technology used to boost the performance of the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
If you’re image of a battery car runs along the lines of a Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius or Chevrolet Volt, something, slow, awkward and anything but fun to drive, Porsche is about to blow your doors off. The German maker is on a mission to redefine the battery car....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
Audi is intent on pulling the plug on Tesla, and it is showing off a new battery SUV concept that could prove faster and deliver better performance than the new Model X electric utility vehicle the California carmaker will launch in the coming months. Technically, the...
by Michael Strong | Sep 14, 2015
Compact crossovers are growing, not just in terms of sales, but also in size and one of the originals, the Mini Clubman, is going through a growth spurt like everyone else. Debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the next-gen Clubman reasserts its position as the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
Ford is going wild as it prepares to launch an updated version of its midsize Ranger pickup in Europe. Make that Wildtrack, a new version of the truck making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. The unveiling in Europe further bolsters hopes that the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
Jaguar is set to take perhaps the biggest risk in its 93-year history, but one that could yield the sort of payoff the long-struggling British brand desperately needs. At the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, Jaguar will formally unveil its first-ever utility vehicle,...
by Michael Strong | Sep 14, 2015
As Opel continues its quest to return to prominence in Europe, it’ll need to rely on creating demand for its staple vehicles like the Astra. If the two new Astra variants at the Frankfurt Motor Show are any indication, the brand is on the right track. Opel showed off...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
With the help of erstwhile competitor Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti is the latest luxury maker to target the fast-growing compact segment. The Japanese maker is giving us a full preview of the new Infiniti Q30 hatchback ahead of its formal debut at the Franfkrtu Motor Show...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
With automotive sales and profits soaring, the industry mood is jubilant heading into the biennial Frankfurt Motor Show – and that should translate into good news for car buyers not only in Europe but also the rest of the world. The first big show of the 2016...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 14, 2015
When it comes to Volkswagen’s line-up, there’s a hole biggest enough to drive an SUV through. Make that several of them. The German maker has admittedly missed out on the explosive growth of the global utility vehicle market, and it’s planning to correct that with the...
