by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2019
There’s been plenty of speculation in recent months about the direction Jaguar Land Rover will take as it adapts to pressure to electrify its line-up. The Jaguar side already has the all-electric I-Pace and has confirmed plans to go battery-electric with the...
by Michael Strong | Nov 8, 2019
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. saw its Q2 earnings jump 2.6% to 220.1 billion yen, or about $2 billion, from 214.4 billion yen from the same period a year ago. The company, much like Toyota on Thursday, announced it plans to buyback $915 million in shares. The automaker plans...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 7, 2019
Hyundai will introduce an updated version of its electrified Ioniq line at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, with a new hybrid version of its midsize Sonata to follow next February. Those models will join a growing array of battery- and hydrogen-powered...
by Michael Strong | Nov 6, 2019
The annual SEMA meet up must be like nirvana for Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar brand, and the automaker’s specialty parts division isn’t disappointing this year bringing 14 vehicles to the show, including featuring two pickup truck concepts as well as Jeep Wrangler Rubicon...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2019
The Aston Martin DBX has been designed to go pretty much anywhere. Soon, the British luxury marque will have to prove it by helping Aston’s stock climb out of the deep rut it’s fallen into. The carmaker’s shares have tumbled nearly 80% since Aston went public 13...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2019
For those who like to row their own, there’s some good news. The Porsche 911 Carrera will get an optional manual gearbox for the 2020 model-year. But for members of the Save-the-Manual club that development is offset by a variety of recent setbacks. The number of...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 6, 2019
The threat of depreciation has always been one of the great killers of the buzz around new vehicles for practical minded buyers and the improving quality, reliability and durability really has not changed the equation much. Vehicle depreciation also is critical in the...
by Michael Strong | Nov 5, 2019
Like so many other automakers, Nissan has hit the show floor at SEMA showing off what can be done with four vehicles – and the aftermarket parts – making them worthy of hitting the big stage. Taking center stage among these vehicles is a new 2020 Nissan Titan pickup....
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 1, 2019
With interest rates remaining lower, Honda, Mazda and Hyundai increased sales in October, while Toyota and Volkswagen’s slipped, according to new monthly sales totals for last month. The industry is expected to post a small increase for October. Automakers will not...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 1, 2019
If you’re one of the many folks eagerly awaiting the debut of the reborn Ford Bronco, you’ll have to wait a little longer – though at least you’ll now know that the big unveiling has been scheduled for next spring, with the SUV set to go on sale as a 2020 model. That...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 1, 2019
Battery-car pioneer Henrik Fisker is ready to give it another try, the one-time Aston Martin designer offering up a first full look at the new electric SUV that will make its formal debut later this month. The Fisker Ocean is being billed as “the world’s most...
