by Michael Strong | Aug 26, 2020
The folks at Dodge do like seem fond of the phrase “the most powerful ever …” preceding so many of its products, the latest being the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The newest “most powerful” model, in this case, sport-utility vehicle, puts out 710 horsepower and 645...
by Michael Strong | Aug 25, 2020
Although going back to school this year differs depending upon where you live, if piling kids into your vehicle to get them there is still part of your routine, you want to make certain you’re putting them in the right vehicle for you. Comfort, safety and, of course,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 25, 2020
Porsche was one of the first automakers to launch a subscription service, its Passport program offering the ability to swap in and out of more than two dozen different models, albeit at fees of as much as $3,000 a month. The German automaker is offering customers a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 25, 2020
Carmakers the world over have set their sights on luxury, and skyrocketing sales of luxury utes is drawing them to the segment. But Mercedes-Benz remains one of a small, elite group of manufacturers that build the vehicles that are considered luxury products long...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 25, 2020
Tesla may be able to boost the amount of energy it can store in its batteries by as much as 50% during the next three to four years, CEO Elon Musk suggested in a tweet. Such a move could make battery-electric vehicles far more competitive with conventional,...
by Michael Strong | Aug 25, 2020
Despite lower traffic levels across the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the coming Labor Day weekend is predicted to see as many as 390 deaths and 44,000 serious injuries on America’s highways and byways. The National Safety Council said the estimate is...
by Michael Strong | Aug 24, 2020
People are coping with being cooped up inside in different ways, including expanding their families by adopting pets at a rapid rate. Adding a pet is a big responsibility, making sure you have everything you need at home is important – as is getting that new family...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 24, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on life in America, with millions infected, more than 170,000 dead, and most Americans now taking steps to avoid becoming part of those statistics. Since the first COVID-19 cases started showing up across the country...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 24, 2020
Mini will join a growing list of manufacturers abandoning the shrinking convertible market, according to industry sources. Passenger cars, in general, are rapidly losing traction in a market dominated by pickups and utility vehicles, but convertibles have posted some...
by Michael Strong | Aug 24, 2020
Volkswagen AG remains under the prying eyes of Germany’s motor vehicle authority KBA now courtesy of a probe of Porsche AG concerning potential manipulation of emissions data testing results of its gas-powered engines. Porsche’s parent, VW, has been through a series...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 24, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Uber’s former chief security officer with obstruction of justice for covering up a hack of the ride-hailing service’s computer system in 2016 and exposing the personal data of millions of users of the service and its drivers....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 21, 2020
It’s been a tumultuous year for the auto industry, something that would have been likely even if we didn’t have a deadly pandemic delivering such a shock. If anything, the slump in sales has forced automakers to take a good, hard look at their product portfolios...
