by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 12, 2019
Battery truckmaker Rivian Automotive is reportedly in negotiations with both Amazon and General Motors on a deal that could be worth as much as $2 billion. The deal would give the two companies a minority stake in Rivian, a start-up based in the Detroit suburb of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 11, 2019
Volkswagen is plugging into battery power in a big way, the German automaker planning to launch 50 or more all-electric models by 2025, an aggressive push that will have it betting heavily on a single new platform it is developing. Dubbed the MEB, this flexible,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 11, 2019
Despite rumors floating around of its imminent demise, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider will stay around for the 2020 model year, officials from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have confirmed. Alfa Romeo unveiled the limited-edition 2020 4C Spider Italia for North America with its...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 8, 2019
As the auto industry stands on the cusp of a huge upheaval, Ford Motor Co. is pursuing a strategy that not only looks to new technology, but also relies on the deft use of the manufacturing skills that were instrumental in the company’s rise more than a century ago....
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 8, 2019
Ram is hoping to lure more buyers to commercial-oriented heavy-duty pickups with a new 2019 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab, geared specifically to be put to work in a variety of different situations. Jim Morrison, director of marketing for the Ram Brands, said...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 8, 2019
February in Chicago isn’t normally what you’d call convertible season, but on a cold and blustery morning almost 30 years ago to the day, Mazda took ragtop fans and, indeed, the rest of the auto industry, by surprise with the debut of the original Miata roadster....
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 8, 2019
Two iconic brands are teaming up again to create a unique product that appeals to customers of both brands with a new version of the popular Harley-Davidson F-150. “Motorcycle enthusiasts can once again enjoy dramatic Harley-Davidson design cues in the number one...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 7, 2019
Nissan is giving its Rogue Sport a more technical feel with the 2020 mid-cycle update, with updates to the crossover’s exterior and interior, along with the addition of new Safety Shield technologies. Now in its second generation, the Rogue is “a critical vehicle” in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 7, 2019
There are some things that Europeans and Americans just never can agree on, starting with hatchbacks and sedans. True, utility vehicles have come to dominate the U.S. marketplace, but sedans still make up a strong share of sales. Hatchbacks just can’t seem to climb...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 7, 2019
These days, SUVs and CUVs are all the rage, and Japanese automaker Subaru gets a large share of the credit for shifting public interest dating back to the introduction of its original Outback model. But Subie isn’t through with passenger cars. Quite the contrary....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 7, 2019
Bigger seems to be better these days, especially when it comes to trucks and utility vehicles. We’ve seen all manner of new full-size and heavy-duty pickups debut in recent months, along with large-larger-largest SUVs and CUVs. That includes the all-new Kia Telluride....
