by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 10, 2020
And you thought CES was all about TVs, smartphones, cameras, drones and other consumer electronics? Well, if you consider the automobile as a “smart device on wheels,” as Byton CEO Daniel Kirchert likes to say, then you’re probably right. And that’s a good thing...
by Michael Strong | Nov 6, 2019
The annual SEMA meet up must be like nirvana for Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar brand, and the automaker’s specialty parts division isn’t disappointing this year bringing 14 vehicles to the show, including featuring two pickup truck concepts as well as Jeep Wrangler Rubicon...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2019
Chevrolet is looking into its past and coming up with a hint of what could be the future of hot-rodding with the all-electric E-10 Concept truck. The battery-powered hot rod makes its debut at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas today, an event that normally carries a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 29, 2019
How much are you willing to let outsiders know about how, and perhaps even where, you drive? That’s becoming an increasingly serious question in an era when businesses crave getting as much information as possible about customers. Pretty much where and when you drive,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 1, 2019
With its first pickup in 27 years getting ready to roll into showrooms, Jeep said it will offer a special Launch Edition of the new Gladiator, but only for 24 hours, starting at 12:01 AM on April 4th – what is also known as “4×4 Day.” The Launch Edition will be a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 23, 2019
It wasn’t quite the Queen Mary, but watching a pickup pull 225,000 pounds worth of yacht and boat lift will clearly get your attention – as it did Tuesday evening when GMC unveiled several versions of its 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty models at a San Diego news event. “For...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 6, 2018
Chevy gave its Colorado pickup some serious off-road chops with last year’s introduction of the ZR2, and now it’s pushing even further with the addition of the ZR2 Bison edition. The latest variant of the midsize truck comes out of Chevrolet’s first collaboration with...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 19, 2018
While Dodge may have pulled the Demon out of production, it isn’t easing up its assault in the horsepower wars. In fact, it’s got a new Hellcat that it expects will churn out more than 10,000 horsepower when it makes its official debut this coming weekend. Unlike the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 6, 2018
Defective Goodyear motorhome tires may have led to as many as 95 deaths and injuries, according to a new probe launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The potential problem, which played out over the past two decades, came to light after a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 5, 2018
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to spin off its nearly century-old parts-making operation Magneti Marelli a move that is part of CEO Sergio Marchionne’s strategy to “purify” the Italian-American automaker’s focus on automotive manufacturing. The spin-off will follow...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 12, 2018
After a brief absence, Ford is bringing back the Mustang California Special, and the latest special-edition pony car amps up both the performance and comfort quotient. The GT/CS will join the reborn Mustang Bullitt that was unveiled at the North American International...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 8, 2018
The Dodge brand is continuing its push to dominate the classic muscle car segment with the launch of its new Shakedown Package. Inspired by the old-is-new 1971 Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept that was revealed at the 2016 SEMA show, it adds a range of customized...
