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 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 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 | 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...
by Michael Strong | Aug 31, 2020
With Labor Day weekend fast approaching and the coronavirus pandemic still wreaking havoc with certain forms of transportation, like air travel, it seems anyone going anywhere is going to be doing so by car, truck or utility vehicle. According to Cars.com, 60% of...
by Michael Strong | Aug 31, 2020
The Trump administration’s efforts to reverse fuel efficiency mandates put in place by his predecessor took another hit courtesy of a court ruling that invalidated the suspension of financial penalties against automakers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 31, 2020
Two of the most popular models in the Lexus line-up will receive some modest upgrades in standard equipment for the 2021 model year. Both the RX 350 and RX 450h will add Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard across all vehicle grades, according...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 31, 2020
The Dutch automaker Spyker appears to have plenty of lives, though it has so far burned through quite a few of them. Now, it is ready to rise from the dead one more time. The company, which attempted – and subsequently failed to pull off – the revival of Saab after...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 28, 2020
I was only seven when the show, “Route 66,” first went on the air with its second-generation Corvette serving as the real star. But it was more likely my fascination with the iconic sports car began with the debut of the ’63 split window model that remains one of the...
by Michael Strong | Aug 28, 2020
(This story has been updated with new information.) It used to be news when a new electric car was being created, now the electric van market is hot and Bollinger Motors is the latest EV maker with a product for the segment, unveiling its new Deliver-E all-electric...
