by Michael Strong | Sep 17, 2020
Volkswagen of America has taken the occasion of adding another offering to its U.S. portfolio of sport-utility vehicles to get back to its roots, dare we say, strength … odd, quirky names starting with the letter “T.” The upside is that the new compact SUV...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 17, 2020
The Nissan Rogue has won fans in a tough, competitive segment for well over a decade and remains a stylish, well appointed, versatile vehicle that is easy to use and easy to like. The small but significant improvements that have made it one of the most popular...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 17, 2020
Volkswagen is set to sell off its high profile but extremely low volume halo brand, Bugatti, to the small Croatian EV manufacturer Rimac, according to reports by Britain’s Car magazine. The deal has already been given the go ahead by top VW management but is waiting...
by Michael Strong | Sep 17, 2020
The battle of “tailgate technology” rages on with General Motors making its Multi-Flex tailgate previously only available its GMC Sierra full-size pickup, an option for its Chevrolet Silverado for the 2021 model year. The six-in-one tailgate is trickling down from its...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 17, 2020
(This story has been updated with new information.) As part of a $12 billion commitment to electrify its line-up, Ford Motor Co. will set up a new plant at its historic Rouge Complex near Detroit to produce a battery-powered version of the F-150 pickup – and possibly...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 17, 2020
Say the name “Subaru,” and it’s likely to bring to mind a crossover sweeping through a curvy, back-country road, perhaps shrouded in a bit of mist. That scene came to life earlier this month when we headed down to mid-Ohio’s Amish country to check out the...
by Michael Strong | Sep 16, 2020
When asked what company makes the best brakes or what is the best brake company in the world, many would simply say “Brembo.” Now the Italian brake maker wants people to expand that thinking by becoming a “solutions provider.” The company launched a new effort to be...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 16, 2020
In the search for more powerful, faster-charging, longer-life batteries, researchers have set their sights on a technology known as solid-state, though conventional wisdom suggests this alternative to familiar lithium-ion batteries won’t make it to market until later...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 16, 2020
It’s not unusual to see a mainstream automaker offer a dozen different engines and engine variants in its line-up of cars, trucks and crossovers. Going forward, however, General Motors plans to take a very different approach, sharply narrowing down the number of drive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 16, 2020
Imagine pulling into a service station, starting the pump and then realizing you’re being charged not for how much gas you need but how long you’re hooked up to that pump. Well, that’s pretty much how things work right now if you use a public charger for an electric...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 15, 2020
There’s been plenty of speculation in recent years suggesting the sports car has reached the end of its road. There’s no question that demand has slumped sharply, along with more conventional sedans and coupes, but a number of manufacturers remain committed to the...
by Michael Strong | Sep 15, 2020
When Fiat products returned to American shores several years ago, the 500 was supposed to be the cute little bugger to draw in young buyers with hopes that they’d enjoy their time in them so much that as they got older they would move into the larger 500X and 500L....
