by Michael Strong | Nov 20, 2018
With the recent focus on “hot hatches,” it would be fair to assume that ever-popular Mini would be among the leaders in the segment. Not only is it fair, but also it’s correct with the brand’s John Cooper Works edition vehicles. At this year’s Los Angeles...
by Michael Strong | Nov 16, 2018
It wasn’t long ago that when an electric vehicle was going to be announced it was big news. Now, the declaration of a new EV, even a new company making EVs, requires a bit of flair to get attention. Rivian Automotive went for the flair with the release of video of its...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 16, 2018
It may be an SUV-crazed market, but Toyota is not going to cede ground in the compact sedan market without a fight, or so brand boss Jack Hollis declared during the unveiling of the all-new, 2020 Corolla Thursday night. It’s no surprise that Toyota is intent on...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 15, 2018
It may not mean much to Millennials, but older motorists may get a sense of déjà vu when Honda lifts the covers on the all-new Passport SUV at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to slot in between the Japanese automaker’s CR-V and Pilot models, what appears to be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 15, 2018
Land Rover took a dramatic turn with the 2011 launch of the Range Rover Evoque, moving away from its traditionally boxy SUVs to deliver something far more sleek and sinuous. With its distinctive, sloping roofline, it quickly became the brand’s big seller, attracting a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 14, 2018
The annual L.A. Auto Show is approaching fast and that means manufacturers are starting to drop hints about all the new models they’ll be debuting in the City of Angels later this month. The latest to weigh in with a teaser image is Kia, which will pull the wraps off...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 14, 2018
File it under “No Big Surprise”: Aston Martin has confirmed that its first-ever SUV will retain the name of the original concept ute, DBX. That said, there have been plenty of significant changes since the prototype was initially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 13, 2018
The rush is on. With just weeks to go before this year’s U.S. auto show season kicks off in Los Angeles, automakers are rushing to give us a preview of what they’ll have on hand in the City of Angels. For BMW, the big news will be the debut of the 2020 M340i and M340i...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 12, 2018
Earlier this month, Toyota’s top U.S. executive confirmed that the automaker is considering ways to pare back its passenger car line-up as the market continues shifting to SUVs – but you won’t see the long-popular Corolla going away any time soon, as this new teaser...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2018
U.S. new vehicle sales are on course to post their second consecutive decline as 2018 draws to a close, but you’d have a hard time telling that if you were just looking at Volvo’s numbers. The Swedish automaker has posted a 27% jump in demand through the end of...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 8, 2018
Hyundai continues to expand its SUV portfolio, looking to turn around sluggish sales after missing the utility craze by a few years. The new three-row sport utility vehicle is named Palisade and hits dealer showrooms next year. Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2018
With the exception of the Mustang, Ford is winding down production of passenger cars. Fiat Chrysler has eliminated almost all of its sedans and coupes, as well. In an era when SUVs have come to rule the roads, could Toyota be far behind? While we’re not likely to see...
