by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2020
The original Acura NSX, launched back in 1990, was a breakout, Japan’s first real supercar. No wonder it took Honda’s luxury arm so long to find a suitable replacement. It looked at a variety of powertrain options before finally honing in on a distinctive, three-motor...
by Michael Strong | Jul 16, 2020
This year has been a difficult time for new vehicle sales, with pickups taking only a minor hit relative to the rest of the offerings from automakers in the U.S. What isn’t selling has been chronicled plenty – sedans, coupes and minivans – on sort of a generic basis;...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2020
With the worsening global pandemic again taking a toll on automotive sales, there are growing indications manufacturers are preparing to trim back production, Reuters today reporting Nissan Motor Co. will cut worldwide output 30% through December due to declining...
by Michael Strong | Jul 15, 2020
The ongoing process to merge Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and French automaker Groupe PSA took another step forward as the two sides released the name of the new entity: Stellantis. Borrowing from the Latin verb “stello” meaning “to brighten with stars,” the name is...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 15, 2020
A new estimate by analysts suggests the auto industry could be headed for another soft patch as the surge of COVID-19 sweeps across the Sunbelt, where some of the largest markets for new cars are located. “The surge in COVID-19 cases across the country is negatively...
by Michael Strong | Jul 14, 2020
Mercedes-Benz offers plenty of performance vehicles through its partnership with AMG, but none may be more desired or inspiring as the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series — and the 2021 model takes that new a new level. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is powered by the...
by Michael Strong | Jul 14, 2020
The buyers of the long-awaited 2020 C8 Corvette not only got the first-ever mid-engine version of the brand’s halo vehicle, they get a second Corvette! Before the automotive world scrambles to see if there are any BOGO coupons for the 2021 model, a little more...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 10, 2020
Daimler AG CEO Ola Källenius used the company’s virtual annual meeting this week to show off new technology being used in the next generation S-Class sedan, predicting it will set new standards for luxury vehicles. Källenius said 48-volt battery will be standard and...
by Michael Strong | Jul 9, 2020
Clearly the pandemic has changed the world as we know it and in the auto industry some executives have noted the changes are likely to have long-term ramifications, especially when it comes to sales — and now there’s hard evidence to support that notion. A new report...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 9, 2020
General Motors’ lawsuit claiming rival Fiat Chrysler had corrupted officials of the United Auto Workers union in a bid to gain a competitive advantage, has been dismissed by a federal judge in Detroit. GM filed the high-profile lawsuit last November, but Judge Paul...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 9, 2020
Automakers are spending tens of billions of dollars in their drive to bring autonomous vehicle technology to fruition and if claims made by CEO Elon Musk are on target, Tesla could be on the verge of delivering the world’s first fully driverless vehicle by the end of...
by Michael Strong | Jul 8, 2020
The first iteration of the eighth generation Corvette was, unsurprisingly, a big hit. The first ever mid-engine model made a huge splash with its introduction and those who waited flocked to dealerships ready to place orders. Even a pandemic couldn’t stem the tide...