by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 20, 2019
What is in a name, asked William Shakespeare, and while the Bard was talking about a rose, his modern-day counterpart might be asking the same thing about the names being applied to the latest high-tech systems designed to share some of the driving duties with human...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 19, 2019
Toyota’s luxury arm will make its Lexus Safety System+ standard on all future models, the automaker announced on Wednesday, a move it said could prevent many crashes and reduce the severity of others. The move comes a week after sibling brand Toyota announced it will...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 13, 2019
Today’s cars are loaded with smart safety systems, including technology like forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, designed to prevent crashes. But when a crash does occur, airbags can substantially reduce the risk for vehicle occupants. Today’s...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 11, 2019
The Trump administration has turned down an auto industry request to find a compromise with the State of California on emission rules for new vehicles. The Los Angeles Times reported the administration is moving forward with plans to weaken vehicle pollution rules,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 7, 2019
In an unusual move, 17 automakers, including giants General Motors, Ford and Toyota, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him not to move ahead on plans to roll back federal fuel economy standards – a move that puts the industry more in line with...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 6, 2019
Less than two weeks after proposing a merger-of-equals with Renault that would have formed the world’s third-largest automaker, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles withdrew the offer late Wednesday citing government interference in the proposed deal. “We went in different...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 4, 2019
General Motors does believe it has to be part of the solution to climate change, said Mary Barra, GM chairman and chief executive officer, during what was billed as the company’s first virtual annual meeting. Barra said that for some years now GM has heeded the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 4, 2019
Renault’s board will meet on Tuesday afternoon to pore over the merger proposal offered late last month by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and reports from Europe suggest the response will be a positive one. Should the French automaker signal its approval it would surprise...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jun 3, 2019
It’s a bear market, at least when it comes to automotive stocks, with Pres. Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on Mexican imports set to go into effect a week from today. Last Friday, the president tweeted that he was prepared to enact a new 5% tariff on Mexican goods in...
by Michael Strong | May 29, 2019
The move to merge Fiat Chrysler and Renault, creating the world’s third-largest automaker just got a little more complicated today: Renault revealed the offer to its current partner, Nissan Motors. Nissan got its first briefing on the potential blockbuster deal when...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 28, 2019
Honda is set to become the next automaker to offer customers the option of replacing conventional glass sideview mirrors with a system relying on cameras instead. The technology will debut on the Honda e urban electric vehicle that will make its debut in the European...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 28, 2019
The French government is weighing in on the proposed Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger plan and underscores the potential challenges the automotive merger faces before it can be completed. Following four months of talks, FCA on Monday proposed a merger-of-equals with the...
