by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 16, 2018
Everyone knows that the truck market is dominated by Chevrolet, Ford and Ram. It’s sort of a given. But when all is said done Nissan also builds a very good full-size pickup truck, the Titan, which was updated for the 2018 model year. It is comfortable,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 16, 2018
Ford Motor Co. took advantage of the preparations for the Woodward Dream Cruise to unveil a drag-racing version of the Ford Mustang. Eric Cin, director of vehicle performance and accessories, said the new Cobra Jet will be the quickest drag racing Mustang ever,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 16, 2018
A Chinese electric vehicle start-up, Nio, which is backed by one of China’s largest technology companies, is preparing for a $1.8 billion initial public offering of its American depositary. It represents the biggest U.S. listing by a Chinese automaker, according...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 15, 2018
Facing renewed competition from the new Lincoln Navigator, General Motors is taking steps to beef up the market position of two of its most profitable vehicles, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban. Chevrolet is expanding the availability of the 6.2-liter V-8...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 14, 2018
A rising rate of inflation now poses an additional threat to an auto industry already under pressure from new tariffs and trade restrictions. From June 2017 to June 2018, the U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 2.9%, the largest 12-month increase...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 14, 2018
Honda is making its “Honda Sensing” driver assistance technology standard on the 2019 Honda Civic sedan and coupe. The suite of safety technology, which includes collision mitigation braking with forward collision warning; road departure mitigation,...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 13, 2018
Auto museums aren’t exactly thriving these days but the fans in Toledo, Ohio, the birthplace of the iconic Jeep, are talking up the possibility of creating a Jeep Museum with help from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Dozens or rare Jeeps turned up this past weekend...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 10, 2018
Urban Science released statistics and insights today from its 2018 mid-year Automotive Franchise Activity Report, indicating continued stability in the number of automotive dealerships in the United States. As of July 1, 2018, there were 18,252 dealerships (rooftops),...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 10, 2018
The California Air Resources Board has come out swinging in its battle with over clean-air and fuel efficiency standards. CARB, which will bear the burden of any clash with the administration, re-affirmed its commitment to the standards set in place by an agreement...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 9, 2018
Ford Motor Co. is eager to keep the buzz around the Mustang alive as the company makes the transition to a world where autonomous and electrified vehicles are common, one of the company’s top executives told reporters after the automaker marked the production of...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 8, 2018
Ford Motor Co. celebrated the building of 10 million Mustangs in style with a parade, air show and lunch for hundreds at the assembly plant outside Detroit in Flat Rock, Michigan, where the fabled pony car is now built. A parade of 54 Mustangs, one from each year the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 8, 2018
Nissan is preparing to sell its battery business, including a piece in the United States, to a company, based in China, specializing in production of sustainable energy, the automaker announced. The deal covers Nissan assets in Japan, United Kingdom and U.S.,...
