by Michael Strong | Apr 24, 2019
As U.S. auto safety regulators are attempting to wind down the ongoing Takata airbag debacle, they are now investigating nearly 12.3 million vehicles with airbags that may not inflate during a collision. The vehicles are equipped with airbags produced by ZF-TRW,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 24, 2019
We’re not sure whether anyone will want to try opening up the top on the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, at least if they’re pushing it anywhere near the drop-top’s 211 mph top speed. That’s the same top speed, incidentally, as the coupe version of the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 24, 2019
Porsche Cars North America is taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint of its customers in the U.S. PCNA is moving to use carbon offsetting at U.S. Porsche Experience Centers in Atlanta and Los Angeles. It has enrolled all cars at its two Experience Centers – and...
by Michael Strong | Apr 23, 2019
For years, the knock against electric vehicles has been finding a place to charge up and how long it’ll take EV owners to do so. Google Maps is now taking the sting out of some of those problems. “If you’ve ever driven to an electric vehicle (EV) charging station only...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 19, 2019
U.S. auto sales suffered a severe chill over the winter. Demand was widely expected to slip slightly after posting an unexpected increase in 2019, but the market has been surprisingly weak and many of the industry officials gathered for this week’s media preview at...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 18, 2019
José Muñoz, the widely admired Nissan chief performance officer forced out in the wake of the scandal surrounding former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, is moving to South Korea, where he will become the global chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor Co. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 18, 2019
A California start-up wants to sell a Chinese-made battery-electric sports cars to American drivers, the Qiantu K50 by Mullen scheduled to make its debut in the U.S. market sometime in 2020. With its classic, supercar silhouette, the K50 is expected to join an array...
by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 18, 2019
Porsche has set its sights on setting another sales record this year as it rolls out a product plan that embraces electrification and keeps close contact with the brand’s proud heritage. Klaus Zellmer, president and chief executive officer, Porsche North America,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 17, 2019
It’s a name that dates back almost seven decades, so Porsche whipped up plenty of enthusiasm when, last year, it showed off two 911 Speedster Concepts. Now, the German automaker is turning concept into reality, unveiling a limited-edition production model at the New...
by Michael Strong | Apr 17, 2019
Nissan hit the New York International Auto Show looking to make a splash with the introduction of a trio of vehicles including a celebration of the 50thanniversaries of the iconic Nissan GT-R and 370Z sports cars as well as the all-new, third-generation 2020 Nissan...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 16, 2019
Genesis is plugging into this year’s New York International Auto Show – quite literally, with the Mint, a battery-electric city car concept making its debut at a media preview. Targeting the likes of the now all-electric Smart fortwo, the two-seat Genesis Mint could...
