by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 21, 2020
The Honda Civic has long had a special appeal to performance fans who want a small, affordable ride that readily can be customized. But, until just a few years ago, the real prize was out of reach for American buyers, the extreme machine of the Civic line-up, the Type...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2020
Just two days after reopening its U.S. and Canadian plants – and a day before hosting a visit by President Donald Trump – Ford briefly was forced to shutter two assembly lines when multiple workers were found to be suffering COVID-19 infections. Crews immediately went...
by Michael Strong | May 20, 2020
Today was the day we were all supposed to get a good look at General Motors’ groundbreaking new electric vehicle, the GMC Hummer. Instead, we got another glimpse, but that can be chalked up to circumstances beyond the company’s control. The brand rolled out a...
by TDB Staff | May 20, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. It would be great if you could drive your Volvo and not have to worry about...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2020
If you’re looking to get a full view of the 2021 Acura TLX you’ll have to wait a bit, the automaker planning a full, formal unveiling on May 28. That said, we can offer you this teaser image and a bit more insight into what’s coming. The pic makes clear that the...
by TDB Staff | May 20, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. Drivers have appreciated the quality and affordability that Mazda has offered...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2020
Almost exactly 18 months after former boss Carlos Ghosn was arrested on allegations of financial misconduct, the three members of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance are expected to announce next week a new strategic plan aimed at holding the long-running...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 20, 2020
Two men, a former Green Beret and his son, have been arrested by U.S. authorities on charges of assisting former Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance boss Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan last December. Michael L. Taylor and his son, Peter Maxwell Taylor, are the latest...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 20, 2020
Nvidia is expanding the use of its chip technology to allow for the use of software to alter a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems from simply help for drivers to Level 5 autonomy with over-the-air updates. The company, which made its name making hardware...
by Michael Strong | May 19, 2020
The race to be the first to produce a “million-mile” electric vehicle battery seemingly has come down to two players: General Motors Co. and Tesla Inc. A top GM executive noted the company is “almost there” during an online conference Tuesday. Doug Parks, GM’s...
by Michael Strong | May 19, 2020
As automakers and tech companies invest significant resources into the development of autonomous vehicles, many Americans remain uncertain about the potential role they want and believe those machines will play in their lives. A new poll from the Partners for...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 19, 2020
(UPDATE: The National Safety Council now reports that, despite the sharp drop in traffic due to pandemic lockdowns, motor vehicle fatality rates jumped 14% in March, speeding, racing and other behaviors apparently behind the increase.) More than three weeks after they...