by Michael Strong | Feb 18, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak in China has had automakers around the globe on edge, trying to determine if and how it will impact them. At least one, Jaguar Land Rover, determined it only has enough Chinese-made parts to produce vehicles for two weeks. Chief Executive Ralf...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 18, 2020
As Volkswagen moves into its increasingly electrified future it has shown a fondness for mining its past. We’ve already seen examples like the ID Buzz, a modern-day, all-electric take on the classic Microbus, as well as the ID Dune e-buggy. Now, it appears, the German...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 18, 2020
Czinger is promising to deliver a real zinger when it debuts the 21C hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show early next week. The California start-up claims its new model will deliver 1,250 horsepower using a “strong hybrid” drivetrain, enough to launch the tandem...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 18, 2020
Two years ago, Toyota came face-to-face with the new automotive reality. Long the best-selling car in its line-up – and the country’s fourth best-seller overall – the Camry suddenly was brushed aside by the Toyota RAV4 as demand for SUVs and CUVs rapidly overwhelmed...
by TDB Staff | Feb 17, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x Please note that The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. Ford Motor Co.’s factory warranty is average compared to other manufacturers, and that’s one reason to consider...
by TDB Staff | Feb 17, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. Extended auto warranties can save you thousands of dollars in repairs...
by Michael Strong | Feb 17, 2020
This story has been updated with new information. Former United Auto Workers President Owen Bieber died Monday. Bieber, who was the second-longest serving president, was 90. Bieber, whose passing was announced by the union, was the UAW’s seventh president and led the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 17, 2020
When it comes to SUVs, Kia has been on a tear, rapidly expanding its line-up with new offerings like the compact Seltos and the big Telluride, the latter being named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year last month. The Korean carmaker hasn’t ignored its existing...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 17, 2020
Maserati is planning to use hybrid and battery-electric propulsion systems on future models even as its operations remain firmly planted in Italy. The brand’s electrification initiatives begin this year and the first hybrid car to be built will be the new Maserati...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 17, 2020
General Motors will accelerate its global retrenchment by shutting down its Australian brand Holden, the automaker announced Monday, while also pulling the Chevrolet brand out of Thailand and selling its manufacturing complex there to China’s Great Wall Motors. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 17, 2020
Test-driving a new car might sound like an ideal job – and there are certainly some nice perks. But there also can be some risks – as we learned while heading off-road in the new 2020 Kia Seltos last week. Keep a sharp eye out for Oscar the Grouch, we were warned,...
by Michael Strong | Feb 14, 2020
Already facing a tough start to 2020 due to the Lunar New Year holidays, China’s auto sales plummeted 18% due to the aforementioned holiday and the coronavirus outbreak that forced people into their homes crashing auto production and sales. The decline marked the 19th...
