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Tesla Model 3 Gets IIHS Top Safety Rating
Audi e-tron, Hyundai Nexo also get top ranking; Chevy Bolt falls short.
Tesla’s entry-level sedan, the Model 3, earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top safety rating as its first-ever award from the group. The EV was named a Top Safety Pick + and joins the Audi e-tron and Hyundai Next with that rating. The Chevy Bolt didn’t earn a similar ranking. Find out why at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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GM’s Labor Problems Spill Over from U.S. into Mexico
Silao workers want to be represented by a new union.
General Motors is dealing with labor issues on two fronts: the United States and Mexico. While 49,000 UAW workers walked off the production line and on to the picket lines several days ago, workers at the company’s Silao plant are demanding to be represented by a new labor union. Find out what’s next at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Look: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Better mileage – but more power, too.
Honda was one of the first automakers to put a hybrid on the road in the U.S. However, since the debut of the Insight in 2000, hybrid fans have had to wait until the introduction of the 2020 CR-V hybrid to get another. While it’s not going to get the mileage the Insight did, it’s going to perform well, especially when it comes to acceleration. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Amazon Orders 100k Rivian Vans as Part of Broad Environmental Campaign
Amazon will purchase 100,000 battery-electric delivery vans from Rivian, a suburban Detroit start-up, as part of its new “Climate Pledge.” The online retail giant wants to go completely carbon neutral by 2040, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Lexus Floats Its Newest “Vehicle” Out to the Public
Throughout the years, Lexus has developed a variety of new “models” designed to position it as a “lifestyle” brand. In the past, they’ve designed a scooter, a boat and even an actually real hoverboard. The latest entry is a new yacht, the Lexus LY 650, unveiled today in Boca Raton, Florida. Get details about the new Lexus “vehicle” at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Admin Eliminates CA Waiver, Delays Details on Fuel Economy Rollback
California will lose its ability to set tougher fuel economy standards than those set by Washington, two senior members of the Trump administration announced Thursday morning, proclaiming that move, along with a planned rollback of federal mileage rules, will result in safer and cleaner vehicles, while also creating more American jobs. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM’s Labor Problems Spill Over from U.S. into Mexico
General Motors is dealing with labor issues on two fronts: the United States and Mexico. While 49,000 UAW workers walked off the production line and on to the picket lines several days ago, workers at the company’s Silao plant are demanding to be represented by a new labor union. Find out what’s next at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Confirms Mileage Standards Cut, Elimination of California Clean Air Waiver
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to confirm he will revoke California’s authority to set its own emissions standards as part of an overall plan to rollback national emissions mandates. He claims these efforts will result in safer and cheaper cars for the driving public. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda was one of the first automakers to put a hybrid on the road in the U.S. However, since the debut of the Insight in 2000, hybrid fans have had to wait until the introduction of the 2020 CR-V hybrid to get another. While it’s not going to get the mileage the Insight did, it’s going to perform well, especially when it comes to acceleration. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Toyota Investing $391 Million in Texas Truck Plant
Toyota has expressed its pleasure to pick up the passenger car sales that the Big Three is willingly giving up by scuttling all of its sedans in the next few years to focus on utility and trucks sales. However, the Japanese automaker isn’t giving up truck sales either. The company reconfirmed its plans to remain committed to truck sales by investing another $391 million at its truck plant in San Antonio, Texas. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Admin. Set to Revoke California’s Authority to Set Vehicle Emissions Standards
The EPA is expected to announce Wednesday afternoon that the Trump administration will eliminate California’s long-held ability to set its own tailpipe emissions standards, a move the state had been planning to use to promote production and sales of battery-electric cars and other zero-emission vehicles. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Drive: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label Edition
The rise in the popularity of sport-utility vehicles has led to a revival of the Lincoln brand. Earlier in the decade, it looked as if Lincoln was destined for some sort of automotive graveyard. But the new Lincoln Navigator and now the Nautilus have helped give Lincoln a new lease on life. We got some time behind the wheel of the new Nautilus, find out what we thought at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: 2020 Cadillac CT4
Caddy isn’t walking away from the luxury sedan market and the 2020 Cadillac CT4 seems intent on addressing some of the faults of its older entry-lux sedan. TheDetroitBureau.com takes a closer look.
Mercedes-Benz Launches 3rd-Gen GLC 350e Plug-in Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz will lift the covers on the 3rd-gen GLC 350e 4Matic at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, the plug-in hybrid getting not only a new look but longer range and better performance, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Releases First Images of “Mustang-Inspired” All-Electric SUV
With its first long-range electric vehicle now just months from its formal debut, Ford Motor Co. has released the first teaser video of the “Mustang-inspired” electric SUV coming next year. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
Mercedes Announces “Next Chapter” in its Electrification Story Coming to Frankfurt
Mercedes hopes to electrify the Frankfurt Motor Show next week when it pulls the wrap off an all-electric concept vehicle. While its holding details for now, TheDetroitBureau.com expects to see a battery alternative to the familiar S-Class.
Amazon Orders 100k Rivian Vans as Part of Broad Environmental Campaign
Online retailer became major investor in EV start-up earlier this year.
Amazon will purchase 100,000 battery-electric delivery vans from Rivian, a suburban Detroit start-up, as part of its new “Climate Pledge.” The online retail giant wants to go completely carbon neutral by 2040, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Lexus Floats Its Newest “Vehicle” Out to the Public
Luxury brand introduces LY 650 yacht for sale at the end of October.
Throughout the years, Lexus has developed a variety of new “models” designed to position it as a “lifestyle” brand. In the past, they’ve designed a scooter, a boat and even an actually real hoverboard. The latest entry is a new yacht, the Lexus LY 650, unveiled today in Boca Raton, Florida. Get details about the new Lexus “vehicle” at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Admin Eliminates CA Waiver, Delays Details on Fuel Economy Rollback
Officials hope separating actions will minimize legal challenges.
California will lose its ability to set tougher fuel economy standards than those set by Washington, two senior members of the Trump administration announced Thursday morning, proclaiming that move, along with a planned rollback of federal mileage rules, will result in safer and cleaner vehicles, while also creating more American jobs. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM’s Labor Problems Spill Over from U.S. into Mexico
Silao workers want to be represented by a new union.
General Motors is dealing with labor issues on two fronts: the United States and Mexico. While 49,000 UAW workers walked off the production line and on to the picket lines several days ago, workers at the company’s Silao plant are demanding to be represented by a new labor union. Find out what’s next at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Confirms Mileage Standards Cut, Elimination of California Clean Air Waiver
Moves come despite strong blowback.
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to confirm he will revoke California’s authority to set its own emissions standards as part of an overall plan to rollback national emissions mandates. He claims these efforts will result in safer and cheaper cars for the driving public. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Better mileage – but more power, too.
Honda was one of the first automakers to put a hybrid on the road in the U.S. However, since the debut of the Insight in 2000, hybrid fans have had to wait until the introduction of the 2020 CR-V hybrid to get another. While it’s not going to get the mileage the Insight did, it’s going to perform well, especially when it comes to acceleration. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Toyota Investing $391 Million in Texas Truck Plant
Company moving to single truck architecture for 2020.
Toyota has expressed its pleasure to pick up the passenger car sales that the Big Three is willingly giving up by scuttling all of its sedans in the next few years to focus on utility and trucks sales. However, the Japanese automaker isn’t giving up truck sales either. The company reconfirmed its plans to remain committed to truck sales by investing another $391 million at its truck plant in San Antonio, Texas. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
Trump Admin. Set to Revoke California’s Authority to Set Vehicle Emissions Standards
Move likely to kick off a major legal battle that could stretch on past 2020 elections.
The EPA is expected to announce Wednesday afternoon that the Trump administration will eliminate California’s long-held ability to set its own tailpipe emissions standards, a move the state had been planning to use to promote production and sales of battery-electric cars and other zero-emission vehicles. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Strike Cuts Off Flow of Replacement Parts to Dealers
Large recalls may be problematic for company.
The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors Co. has curtailed delivery of service parts used to repair cars and trucks at GM dealerships across the country, the company acknowledged. While there are some options for do-it-yourselfers in the retail market, the real problem could come with recalls. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM Cuts Off Health Care to Strikers as Tension Escalates
Union picking up COBRA costs out of strike fund.
General Motors Co. cancelled the health-care plans for thousands of striking workers and while the move was not unexpected, the company didn’t formally notify the United Auto Workers of the move, ratchetting up tensions in already stressful confrontation. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Expected Fed Rate Cut Unlikely to Help Auto Buyers
Lenders aren't going to cut interest rates further.
Despite interest rates falling for most of the year, the Federal Reserve appears set to cut them once again despite the concerns by some are concerned about inflation and other issues. However, those lower rates are unlikely to trickle down to automotive lenders. Find out why at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Health Care Remains Formidable Hurdle to Clear in GM-UAW Negotiations
Proposed wage increase offset by push to cut prescription coverage.
General Motors Co. demands for new concessions on health care and a meager wage increase have emerged as issues energizing the United Auto Workers strike against the company in what is quickly turning into the longest nationwide walkout by the UAW at GM in almost a half a century. See what’s next at TheDetroitBureau.com.