by Joseph Szczesny | May 17, 2019
While the Trump administration – through the Environmental Protection Agency – continues to press for changes in fuel economy regulations that would to sideline efforts to put more EVs on the road across the United States, the U.S. Congress is getting nervous about...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 16, 2019
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has lots of things going for it including a huge “likeability” factor. After all, there is a lot to like about the vehicle. It’s handsome on the outside, spacious and comfortable on the inside, delivers and smooth and efficient ride and has...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 15, 2019
Volkswagen AG easily beat back a challenge from dissident shareholders, revealed additional details of a broad switch to electric vehicles and the efforts to become carbon neutral by the middle of the century. Shareholders also approved a restructuring plan that will...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 13, 2019
The city of Amsterdam is preparing to ban all diesel and gas cars and motorbikes by 2030 in an effort to curb air pollution in the picturesque Dutch city, according to reports from the Netherlands. “Pollution often is a silent killer and is one of the greatest...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 10, 2019
General Motors Canada and Unifor have announced a plan to convert elements of the Oshawa Assembly plant into an arts-making operation, saving some 300 manufacturing jobs, and vehicle test center for autonomous and advanced vehicles. The “Transformation Agreement”...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 9, 2019
Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for its new electric vehicle, the EQC, which the German luxury-car maker describes as the “Mercedes-Benz of EVs.” “With the Mercedes-Benz EQC, we are entering a new era of mobility,” said Britta Seeger,...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 8, 2019
In a surprise move, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. has gone outside the company to recruit a new chief to head up its most important brand: Jeep. FCA announced it has tapped Christian Meunier to serve as Global President of the Jeep brand. Meunier joins FCA with broad...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 7, 2019
New compact cars keep showing up on roads and streets all around the United States despite the surge in sales of utility vehicles and pickups. In fact, the compact car segment has become one of the most competitive as buyers look for ways for transportation that both...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 7, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China seem to have hit another pothole despite hopes for a broad agreement that could satisfy both sides. Car makers worldwide have been hoping for a new deal during the past several months. Michael Dunne, president of ZoZoGo LLC, an...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 6, 2019
Chevrolet is planning to change up the appearance of the 2020 Camaro due out next fall with a new front-end appearance for the SS model as well as a new LT1 V-8 performance model at a relatively modest price. Other changes promised for 2020 include a making a...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 6, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board, in a vote along party lines, agreed to Volkswagen’s request to postpone an union election vote at the German automakers factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The United Auto Workers surprised VW last month by asking for a quick vote,...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 3, 2019
Audi made its reputation building sleek, road-worthy sedans that have earned their way into the hearts of motorists around the world. The A8 is a great example of the sort of benchmark-setting model, one that has done well challenging competitors like the...
