by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 12, 2019
Karma, the automotive phoenix that rose from the ashes of the failed Fisker Automotive,has been struggling to get by with a lightly updated version of Fisker’s original plug-in hybrid, now rebadged the Revero. That said, the now Chinese-owned automaker has been giving...
by Michael Strong | Aug 8, 2019
In July, new vehicle sales in the U.S. ticked up slightly as buyers finally decided to take advantage of the good deals afforded them by three consecutive months of interest rate cuts by auto lenders; however, interest rates are likely as low as they’re going to get....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 5, 2019
(This story has been corrected to note that Honda is trimming production of just two of the four models being built on the Marysville line.) Honda is slashing production of the Accord and Civic models at its flagship U.S. assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio, a move...
by Michael Strong | Aug 2, 2019
If you want to buy a car that goes really fast, buy a Dodge Challenger or Charger. Not only does go from 0 to 60 mph quickly, it’ll be gone from your driveway nearly as fast, according to a new report. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, the two most stolen...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 1, 2019
Luxury performance fans have plenty of options to choose from, including M, AMG and RS, to name a few. But among that sporty alphabet soup, one letter has been missing for more than a decade: Acura’s “S” line. Not for long, or so it might seem, thanks to a teaser that...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 1, 2019
Sales of new vehicles held their own during July with help from cuts in interest rates and increased marketing efforts by carmakers, that are finding it more difficult to gain ground. Nevertheless, Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Hyundai all posted modest gains. Detroit’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 1, 2019
The company that invented the modern incentive with its “Buy a Car, Get a Check” campaign nearly four decades ago is offering a new twist to the art of the deal. As part of its “Dodge Power Dollars” campaign, Fiat Chrysler’s muscle car brand is offering a cash...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2019
Back in May, TheDetroitBureau.com reported on Mazda’s plan to develop an additional version of its breakthrough SkyActiv-X engine, this one an inline-six design that would show up early in the coming decade in the next-generation Mazda6 sedan and, quite likely, in...
by Michael Strong | Jul 30, 2019
Porsche’s legendary 911 line-up got two new additions for 2020: the Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet. The new models come on the heels of the debuts of the 911 Carrera S and 4S models. Of course, the new models are powered the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat six engine that is...
by Michael Strong | Jul 29, 2019
For decades, Americans often measured their success by the size of their house and, perhaps even more so, what kind of car was sitting in the driveway. A new study suggests not much has changed. In fact, the pressure to “keep up with the Joneses” is still a...
by Michael Strong | Jul 26, 2019
Lotus continues its revival with the introduction of the new 2020 Evora GT, which is described as its fastest car ever for the North American market. The new Evora replaces the Evora 410 and Evora 400 and comes just weeks after the company rolled out $2 million Evija,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 26, 2019
Never wish away the summer…unless you’re a Corvette fan, perhaps. In that case, expect to be doubly rewarded this autumn when two more versions of the all-new C8 Stingray are revealed, Chevrolet is promising. The automaker released a short video Friday morning teasing...
