by Michael Strong | Sep 2, 2020
Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate 1,400 jobs in North America, confirming earlier reports that more than 1,000 white collar jobs will be cut. “The program is part of our underway and ongoing process to increase Ford’s global fitness and effectiveness, which includes...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 2, 2020
If you still think battery cars are sluggish and stodgy, barely able to get out of their own way, you obviously haven’t checked out the latest in the EV market – and even for those who understand what the instant torque of an electric motor can deliver, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 2, 2020
While that classic behemoth, the Phantom, might be the “saloon car” that most of the world thinks of when you mention Rolls-Royce, the reality is that the brand’s heart, these days, comes in the form of the smaller, more nimble and more affordable Ghost – affordable,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 2, 2020
Ford Motor Co plans to announce as early as today 1,000 job cuts in the North American market. The reduction is part of an ongoing, $11 billion restructuring, several Ford insiders told TheDetroitBureau.com, and not a response to the coronavirus pandemic – though that...
by Michael Strong | Sep 1, 2020
The day after Tesla completed its 5-for-1 stock split, the EV maker revealed it plans to sell as much as $5 billion of the newly divided shares to help offset future debt needs. The California-based EV maker saw its stock take off this year like a SpaceX rocket,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 1, 2020
General Motors and Ford Motor Co. are wrapping up production of ventilators, face masks and other life-saving personal-protection equipment, a response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has become known as the “Arsenal of Health.” Working with its partner, Ventec Life...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 1, 2020
The tough times for automakers in the U.S. continued in August with Hyundai, Toyota and Subaru all reporting year-over-year sales declines last month — which was in line with industry expectations. Hyundai Motor America reported an 8% decline compared with August...
by Michael Strong | Sep 1, 2020
Plenty of automakers seem to be banking on the appeal of past nameplates, generating a bunch of buzz by bringing back dead or expected-to-be-dead models to grab some attention in addition to some sales with Nissan being the latest. The Japanese brand woke up the hype...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 1, 2020
The Toyota Highlander has been at the heart of the Japanese automaker’s product line-up for two decades. The popularity of the Highlander, like the Camry from which it is descended, rests in part on the company’s well-deserved reputation for quality, reliability and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 1, 2020
One of the year’s most eagerly awaited films is ready to roll out and what would a Batman movie be without a Batmobile? Luckily for us, the creative folks backing up director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson are showing off a wicked new set of wheels. Maybe you...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 1, 2020
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by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 31, 2020
In a year in which everything seems to be going wrong it probably comes as no surprise that consumers are increasingly frustrated with the auto industry, a new study finding customer satisfaction has fallen to its lowest level since 1999. Only a handful of brands...
