by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 24, 2020
Audi’s problems with the e-tron SUV continue as the German premium brand was forced to temporarily halt production of the battery-electric utility vehicle to deal with battery supply issues — problems that may only be the beginning of problems for automakers....
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 24, 2020
Volvo Cars is growing its portfolio of electrified vehicles by making its 48-volt, mild hybrid powertrain available on every model for the first time. First introduced on the XC90 and XC60 SUVs last year, the mild hybrids are now also available on all other 90 and 60...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2020
With the launch of the new, eighth-generation Corvette, Chevrolet finally gets what it – and many fans – have long wanted: a mid-engine design that can truly compete with some of the world’s best sports cars. It’s been a long time coming. Zora Arkus-Duntov, Corvette’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2020
More than a half century ago Zora Arkus-Duntov, the General Motors engineer often referred to as the “father of the Corvette” tried to convince the powers that be to let him develop a mid-engine version of the sports car. They turned thumbs down then, and continued to...
by Michael Strong | Feb 21, 2020
The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on auto sales in China with results down 92% through the first half of February, after an 18% drop for the previous month, that officials are blaming solely on the deadly scourge. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)...
by Michael Strong | Feb 21, 2020
Volvo’s Polestar electric performance unit has been using the Geneva Motor Show as its launching pad for new vehicles, and this year apparently won’t be any different as it will debut its new Precept concept just ahead of the event. The brand plans to show off its new...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 21, 2020
Pininfarina, one of the auto industry’s most storied names, is preparing for a special display of all-electric “hypercar” in Geneva next month. Luca Borgogno, Automobili Pininfarina’s chief design officer, said Pininfarina SpA is pushing ahead with the development and...
by Michael Strong | Feb 20, 2020
Potential new vehicle buyers looking for the best of the best of 2020 models will want to focus on Asian brands with one very famous German exception, according to Consumer Reports. The magazine’s annual best brand rankings saw Japanese brands capture four of the top...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2020
Mercedes-Benz has been a relatively low-key presence on the auto show circuit lately, and won’t even be on hand for the New York Auto Show in April. But it’s planning some big news for the Geneva Motor Show next month, starting with the debut of the updated E-Class...
by Michael Strong | Feb 20, 2020
Daimler AG CEO Ola Källenius didn’t wait long to implement his newest plan to use further headcount reductions to help bring the German company’s profitability back up to expected levels — and he’s starting at the top. Källenius, who also instituted staff cuts when he...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2020
Preliminary numbers indicate the U.S. highway death toll tumbled by about 2% last year, a welcome development considering that roadway fatalities surged sharply as the U.S. economy began to recover from the Great Recession. This would mark the second consecutive...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 20, 2020
The Toyota Camry is one of the most familiar, and respected, pieces of automotive hardware found out on the road today. It has delivered comfortable, reliable transportation to countless American during the past two decades and Toyota executives are promising it will...
