by Michael Strong | Jan 20, 2020
Chinese government officials are offering a slightly rosier outlook for the country’s 2020 automotive sales, expecting them to come in at about the same number – about 25 million – this year as they did in 2019. China’s Industry Minister Miao Wei offered the forecast...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 20, 2020
With the launch of a plug-in hybrid version of its Crosstrek SUV for 2019, Subaru finally seemed ready to get serious about electrifying its line-up, but even while preparing to ramp up production of battery-based vehicles, it’s far from certain how well they will...
by Michael Strong | Jan 17, 2020
Toyota revealed Friday it plans to shift production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup to Mexico from the U.S. as part of a larger reallocation of resources during the next two years. The passage of the new NAFTA allows automakers to build vehicles in Mexico without...
by Michael Strong | Jan 17, 2020
The U.S. auto industry enjoyed five consecutive years of selling more than 17 million vehicles annually, setting new records and, for the past two years, defying the predictions of analysts and executives alike. Analysts and executives alike are universally predicting...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 17, 2020
Kia got into the electric vehicle market in a big way with the Niro model, but that long-range battery car will soon have plenty of company, the automaker’s president announcing plans to have fully 11 EVs in the Korean company’s line-up by 2025. The announcement of...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 17, 2020
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., long outgunned and undermanned in the contest to develop electric vehicles, is signaling a gentle change in course. The company is taking steps to make choosing and buying an electric or hybrid vehicle easier. One way to make it easier...
by Michael Strong | Jan 16, 2020
Fiat Chrysler is looking to expand its presence in the world’s largest automotive market by partnering with Taiwan’s Hon Hai to manufacture electric vehicles as well as developing and, eventually, producting wirelessly connected vehicles. The two companies are...
by Michael Strong | Jan 16, 2020
The long-awaited revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement was passed by the U.S. Senate Thursday, and now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump for his approval. The new deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, which Trump has dubbed the United...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2020
GMC is giving us a look at the largest SUVs in its line-up, the 2021 Yukon XL – along with the highline Yukon Denail — just a month after sibling brand Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its own take on full-size utility segment. As has been the case over the last...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2020
It’s been a struggle for Genesis, since the luxury brand was spun off by Hyundai a few years back – but not due to problems with its products, the G70, in particular, landing the coveted trophy as North American Car of the Year in January 2018. The problem is that...
by Michael Strong | Jan 15, 2020
The Trump administration inched closer to setting lower fuel economy and emissions rules that those mandated by the previous administration after the agencies reviewing the standards sent their final recommendations to the White House. The process has been ongoing for...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2020
Tesla shares continue to set new records each day, the stock closing at $524.86 on Monday and surging to yet another record, nearly $540 in midday Tuesday trading. That’s certainly great news for Tesla investors, including CEO Elon Musk, who holds about 34 million...