by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
It took a little prodding and plenty of cajoling, but we’re now able to fill in some more of the blanks when it comes to the all-electric model that Mini will add to its line-up late in 2019. As we reported Tuesday evening, the British automaker offered us a look at a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
There’s been a big gap in the Cadillac line-up, and that’s been a major headache for the U.S. luxury brand, leaving it on the sidelines as key competitors, such as BMW, Mercedes and Lexus have been able to take advantage of the growing market for compact crossovers....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 27, 2018
At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Mini has one axle in the past, the other in the future as it rolls out its retro-styled Electric Concept. At first glance, you might think you were looking at a ’60s-era micro-car. But a closer look reveals the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 27, 2018
There was a time when Mercedes’ AMG models were as rare as the proverbial hen’s teeth. These days, however, it’s rare to find a model line that doesn’t get the AMG treatment. So, it’s likely going to surprise few to see the three new AMG models headlining the German...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 27, 2018
Despite a cloud created by this month’s fatal crash of an Uber autonomous vehicle prototype, Waymo today announced it will be full speed ahead as it launches what is expected to become a nationwide driverless ride-sharing service. During a New York news conference,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 27, 2018
GMC has already made its collection of Denali vehicles one of the most successful sub-brands in the industry. Now GMC plans to add some new wrinkles by adding two new “Black Editions” that build on the success of the Denali with some additional features to...
by Michael Strong | Mar 26, 2018
Americans are often seen as thinking that bigger is always better. However, the hottest new sellers in the U.S. are small, luxury utes, which could be seen as “bigger” in terms of style, technology and performance, and one might say that is always better. The new...
by Michael Strong | Mar 26, 2018
Toyota’s assimilation of the Scion brand back into the mainstream line-up is complete with the introduction of the new Yaris sedan, formerly the Scion iA. The new model, which was called the Yaris iA last year, is now “home” as four-door alternative to Toyota’s...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 26, 2018
Everyone knows pickup trucks are a big deal and a couple of new ones from Jeep and Volkswagen are apparently coming closer to reality. First off is the Jeep pickup truck built off the new Jeep Wrangler platform. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. officials confirmed that...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2018
Try and try again, Honda is coming back with a third-generation Insight hybrid and hoping it finally has found the formula after widely missing the mark with two earlier versions. The Japanese automakers offered a first look at a thinly disguised “concept” version of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2018
So much for palm trees swaying in a sunny, South Pacific breeze. The wind is blowing, all right, but the normally desert-like Kona Coast is anything but warm and dry as we head out for a day’s drive across the Big Island of Hawaii. Actually, we’re just fine with that,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2018
BMW has become the latest automaker to announce it won’t have a presence during the next North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The announcement comes barely a month after German rival Mercedes-Benz announced it was pulling out of what had long been...
