by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 3, 2020
Once unobtainable in the U.S. market, the RS 6 Avant is now available to customers in the United States and Audi is celebrating with a limited-edition model, the RS Tribute Edition. The limited-edition RS 6 Avant pays homage to an earlier version – the ’94 RS2 Avant...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 2, 2020
Members of Unifor, the Canadian union representing blue-collar workers at General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, authorized strike at all three companies. The union’s three bargaining committees will decide if a strike is necessary as the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Sep 1, 2020
The tough times for automakers in the U.S. continued in August with Hyundai, Toyota and Subaru all reporting year-over-year sales declines last month — which was in line with industry expectations. Hyundai Motor America reported an 8% decline compared with August...
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 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 Joseph Szczesny | Aug 28, 2020
Wagons might be popular among affluent motorists in Europe – and automotive journalists – but with the popularity of sport-utility vehicles on the rise, they remain a tough sell in the United States. But Mercedes-Benz isn’t giving up, rolling out an updated E-Class...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 27, 2020
After a lengthy probe, federal authorities charged former United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams with conspiring with other UAW officials to embezzle UAW funds. More than a dozen top former UAW leaders have been implicated during the multiyear investigation....
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 27, 2020
When the 2021 Porsche Panamera reaches the United States early next year, it will have key improvements to the interior, powertrains, including a new plug-in hybrid, and new exterior styling cues. Porsche also is offer additional powertrain options, featuring changes...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 26, 2020
Analysts are predicting sales of new vehicles are continuing to improve in August, though they remain stuck below the level recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the economy into a lockdown. ALG Inc., a subsidiary of TrueCar Inc. and the industry benchmark for...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 25, 2020
Carmakers the world over have set their sights on luxury, and skyrocketing sales of luxury utes is drawing them to the segment. But Mercedes-Benz remains one of a small, elite group of manufacturers that build the vehicles that are considered luxury products long...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 24, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Uber’s former chief security officer with obstruction of justice for covering up a hack of the ride-hailing service’s computer system in 2016 and exposing the personal data of millions of users of the service and its drivers....
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 21, 2020
Ford Motor Co. and INRIX Inc. are rolling out plans for new services compatible with the automaker’s new Sync 4 system, which help drivers find both fuel and the least expensive parking spots. INRIX officials noted its parking and fuel services will be soon available...
