by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 15, 2020
The U.S. highway death rate surged by 20% during the first half of this year, even as Americans sharply reduced travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. If the preliminary federal data holds, it would mark one of the sharpest rises in motor vehicle deaths on a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 9, 2020
If you’re looking to break news about future plans for the Chevrolet Corvette, Democratic president nominee Joe Biden may be better than another well-known Washington D.C. informant, Deep Throat. During a campaign stop Wednesday in Warren, Michigan, the former Vice...
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 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 Joseph Szczesny | Sep 8, 2020
The former chief executive officer of a New Jersey-based importer of Ferraris has admitted that he failed to report income to the IRS he collected kickback scheme steering limited edition “supercars” worth $1.4 million to select customers. Maurizio Parlato, 58, of...
by Michael Strong | Sep 4, 2020
Auto shows all over the globe have been cancelling, rescheduling and ultimately pretty much cancelling altogether for nearly a full year now with the latest to move their show dates being the Los Angeles Auto Show. The show, normally held in November, is officially...
by Michael Strong | Aug 31, 2020
The Trump administration’s efforts to reverse fuel efficiency mandates put in place by his predecessor took another hit courtesy of a court ruling that invalidated the suspension of financial penalties against automakers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 28, 2020
I was only seven when the show, “Route 66,” first went on the air with its second-generation Corvette serving as the real star. But it was more likely my fascination with the iconic sports car began with the debut of the ’63 split window model that remains one of the...
by Michael Strong | Aug 27, 2020
Few automakers appear to draw from their history the way that Mercedes-Benz does and it’s reaching back to its roots again to update is next-generation SL Roadster. While not quite ready for primetime, the German automaker is hyping its looming return in Mercedes-AMG...
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 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 Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 13, 2020
It’s hard for me to imagine that it was nearly half a lifetime ago, 1989 to be exact, that I first took a Mazda Miata for a test drive. Everywhere I went people gathered to check it out. Another driver in an old Spitfire following as I exited I-75, pulled alongside...
