by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 31, 2019
Back in May, TheDetroitBureau.com reported on Mazda’s plan to develop an additional version of its breakthrough SkyActiv-X engine, this one an inline-six design that would show up early in the coming decade in the next-generation Mazda6 sedan and, quite likely, in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 24, 2019
Fiat Chrysler’s Ram truck division has traditionally been an industry laggard when it comes to quality and reliability, but it led all mainstream brands including Toyota, and even luxury marque Lexus in the latest J.D. Power APEAL study. While quality clearly matters,...
by Michael Strong | Jul 19, 2019
Toyota Motor continues to expand its electric vehicle battery development capability in China by partnering up with Chinese EV maker BYD Co. Ltd. The move is another step toward Toyota’s plans to expand its EV sales in the world’s biggest EV market. In a joint...
by Michael Strong | Jul 17, 2019
Automakers are constantly fighting to keep their customers they’ve conquested from competitors while keeping their long-time fans too. For 2019, Subaru and Lexus appear the best as they’ve captured the top spots in the 2019 J.D. Power Brand Loyalty Index. Brand...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 17, 2019
New technology is creeping into cars, but motorists remain ambivalent about its presence. Now a new study from Autolist.com shows that consumers’ attitudes towards driver monitoring system, or DMS, which can prevent a driver from nodding off while behind the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 16, 2019
(This story has been updated to reflect the fact that any vehicles bought back can later be repaired.) Recalls are a way of life for automakers and automotive buyers, the numbers hitting record levels in recent years as regulators have cracked down on vehicle safety...
by Michael Strong | Jul 1, 2019
New cars, trucks and utility vehicles aren’t getting any cheaper in the U.S. The average monthly payment for a new vehicle exceeds $550 a month and the loans buyers take out for those shiny new machines are getting longer too. Adding to that pain is the fact that new...
by Michael Strong | Jun 28, 2019
The discussion of what constitutes an “American” car, truck or sport-ute can end up in a rather heated chat given today’s climate; however, there is a standard and using it, the “most American” vehicle for 2019 is the Jeep Cherokee — again. The Cherokee took the top...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jun 3, 2019
With Fiat Chrysler and Toyota leading the way, automakers surprised on the upside in May, posting modest sales increases for the month. FCA, where overall sales increased 2%, reported setting three records in May, led by the Ram brand which notched its 12th...
by Michael Strong | May 10, 2019
Subaru Corp. saw its operating profit fall 48.5% to 195.5 billion yen, or $1.76 billion in 2019. The drop came as a result of falling sales in its home market, higher incentives to move its vehicles and a jump in warranty costs. The Japanese automaker’s net income...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 3, 2019
At 69, Duke Hale has been selling cars, either at a dealership or working for an automaker, for 50 years, but he’s betting he can become a sort of automotive Pied Piper to Millennials and Gen-Z. He and a team of aging Baby Boom industry veterans are getting ready to...
by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 22, 2019
Subaru of America Inc. has become the National Park Foundation’s single largest corporate partner. “Through our partnership with the National Park Foundation, we have provided nearly $20 million in support since 2013, funding programs and projects in more than 100...
