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...
by Michael Strong | Feb 19, 2020
Audi’s introduced the next generation of the RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback with an updated exterior look and a powerful 5-cylinder engine. The RS Q3 was among the first of the sporty “SUV coupes” that have become popular, particularly with German automakers. The latest...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 19, 2020
Nissan is launching a new subscription service that will allow a customer to swap between pretty much any Nissan product as often as they wish, even on a daily basis. The program, dubbed Nissan Switch, becomes the most flexible of all the new automotive subscription...
by Michael Strong | Feb 18, 2020
China’s desire to have more electric vehicles roaming its streets is getting automakers to examine how to meet those demands while cutting costs, and two of the biggest – Tesla and Volkswagen – may switch to a different battery to make that happen. Tesla reportedly is...
by Michael Strong | Feb 18, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak in China has had automakers around the globe on edge, trying to determine if and how it will impact them. At least one, Jaguar Land Rover, determined it only has enough Chinese-made parts to produce vehicles for two weeks. Chief Executive Ralf...
by TDB Staff | Feb 18, 2020
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by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 18, 2020
As Volkswagen moves into its increasingly electrified future it has shown a fondness for mining its past. We’ve already seen examples like the ID Buzz, a modern-day, all-electric take on the classic Microbus, as well as the ID Dune e-buggy. Now, it appears, the German...
by TDB Staff | Feb 17, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x Please note that The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. Ford Motor Co.’s factory warranty is average compared to other manufacturers, and that’s one reason to consider...
by TDB Staff | Feb 17, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. Extended auto warranties can save you thousands of dollars in repairs...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 17, 2020
When it comes to SUVs, Kia has been on a tear, rapidly expanding its line-up with new offerings like the compact Seltos and the big Telluride, the latter being named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year last month. The Korean carmaker hasn’t ignored its existing...
