by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 9, 2020
We’re seeing a flood of supercars come to market of late, many from new or extremely niche brands, such as Gordon Murray Automotive and Rimac. But Maserati has no intention of getting lost in the crowd, and it shouldn’t have to worry based on what we’re seeing as the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 9, 2020
Ford Motor Co. offcials said they welcome the opportunity to set the pattern in negotiations with Unifor on a new contract for auto workers in Canada. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and General Motors of Canada will be expected to sign the pattern agreement negotiated...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 9, 2020
Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Microsoft to create what it is called a “mixed reality automotive maintenance system” to change the way repair shop mechanics work, especially when they might run into a problem requiring assistance from the factory. The Mercedes-Benz...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 9, 2020
With the demand for sport-utility vehicles continuing to soar, Jaguar Land Rover plans to enhance the iconic Land Rover Defender for the 2021 model year. New for 2021 Model Year is the Defender X-Dynamic, which bridges the gap between Defender and Defender X with a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 9, 2020
The new Volkswagen ID.3 battery-electric vehicle has been slammed hard by Germany’s most influential automotive magazine, Auto Motor und Sport laying in on a variety of issues including faulty fit-and-finish and electronics problems – though reviewers did praise the...
by Michael Strong | Sep 9, 2020
After suffering its worst day ever on the stock market, the Tesla faithful appear poised to try and help the company’s share price begin it a new climb. The company, which split its stock 5-for-1 on Aug. 31, has seen its stock price fall steadily since hitting a high...
by Michael Strong | Sep 9, 2020
If some reports are to be believed, the newest entries on the endangered species list are the two-door coupe and four-door sedan. However, Mercedes-Benz appears to be among the automakers ignoring the report, revealing that pricing for its full portfolio of E-Class...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 8, 2020
General Motors is expanding a program intended to help ride-hailing drivers go electric as part of market giant Uber’s goal to have 100% of its U.S. vehicles running on battery power by 2030. The automaker will let drivers access employee pricing if they purchase a...
by Brian Armstead | Sep 8, 2020
So what’s behind the title of this review? Honestly, after driving the stellar 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible, I thought about Formula 1 teams Williams and Racing Point. They utilize their own chassis but use Mercedes-Benz-built engines. McLaren is even planning a...
by Michael Strong | Sep 8, 2020
Volkswagen sales in the U.S. lagged as it played catch up with its sport-utility vehicle line-up here, and with the introduction of the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, the German automaker appeared to round out its portfolio — until now. Today the automaker released the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 8, 2020
(This story has been updated with new information.) Is Wall Street losing its lust for Tesla? The California EV maker’s stock has been one of the market’s big stories during this year of pandemic, shares surging as much as tenfold during its 52-week high in August....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 8, 2020
General Motors is teaming up with Nikola Motors, the Phoenix-based truck startup in a $2 billion deal that the two new partners say will save them billions while helping bring new zero-emissions vehicle technology to market at a lower cost. As part of the deal, GM...
