by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 6, 2018
Defective Goodyear motorhome tires may have led to as many as 95 deaths and injuries, according to a new probe launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The potential problem, which played out over the past two decades, came to light after a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 30, 2018
Tesla has announced that it is recalling 123,000 Model S sedans, almost half of all the vehicles it has produced since going into business. The move, signaled by a letter sent to customers Thursday, was triggered by problems with steering bolts that could cause the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 26, 2018
(This story has been updated to note an initial recall notice had been sent to Yelchin prior to the incident that cost his life. He had not yet had the vehicle repaired.) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reached a settlement with the parents of Anton Yelchin due to the...
by Michael Strong | Mar 14, 2018
California-based EV maker Tesla’s ongoing struggles with two major problems – executive retention and manufacturing quality – reared their ugly heads again this week. The company saw two high-level executives, Susan Repo, Tesla’s corporate treasurer and vice president...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 7, 2018
Jaguar’s first-ever battery-electric vehicle will start at $70,495 – including delivery charges — when it reaches U.S. showrooms later this year, about $9,000 less than the Tesla Model S. The British maker is giving the public a first close look at its...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 28, 2018
Utility vehicles such as the XC90 and XC60 have led Volvo’s revival around the world. Now Volvo is adding a new smallish – if you can call a vehicle that weighs two tons small – utility vehicle to its engaging product portfolio. The XC40 is what the carmakers...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 22, 2018
Toyota, a brand long known for its long-term reliability, overwhelmingly dominates the 10-best list from Consumer Reports magazine, nabbing four of the spots on the influential publication’s annual list of the best vehicles on the market. But CR’s annual auto issue...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 22, 2018
Volvo Cars unveiled the new V60 five-door, a midsize wagon with a sporty flair that will fit comfortably into the Swedish car makers portfolio, which emphasizes styling and practicality. “The family estate driver is an important customer for our business and has been...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 14, 2018
While many studies look at the quality of vehicles soon after they roll off the showroom floor, the real question is how they hold up after a few years on the road. And the answer, according to annual J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, is better than ever. Almost...
