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SEMA Show the Latest to Pull the Plug as COVID Crisis Accelerates
Days after saying the show must go on, organizers pulled the plug on the big SEMA Show scheduled for October in Las Vegas due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ironically, the auto aftermarket could be quite strong this coming year, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Shake-Up at Ford: Hackett Out, Farley in as CEO
Ford has a new CEO – or it will, formally, on Oct. 1, when Jim Farley steps in to replace retiring Jim Hackett. The 58-year-old Farley is a high-tech champion who sees Apple, Amazon and Tesla as key competitors, as well as GM and Toyota, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Look: Gordon Murray’s T50 Hypercar Helps End a Career on a High Note
Words like supercar, hypercar and ultracar are routinely bandied about – but few match the amazing McLaren F1 – and its legendary designer, Gordon Murray, is back with his final project, the limited-production GMA T.50. TheDetroitBureau.com talked to Murray and checks out the new hypercar.
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ChargePoint Raises $127 Million from Investors
It’s not just electric vehicle makers attracting investors these days as EV charging network company ChargePoint just secured $127 million in new funding, raising its total from investors to $660 million in just more than a decade. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: Gordon Murray’s T50 Hypercar Helps End a Career on a High Note
Words like supercar, hypercar and ultracar are routinely bandied about – but few match the amazing McLaren F1 – and its legendary designer, Gordon Murray, is back with his final project, the limited-production GMA T.50. TheDetroitBureau.com talked to Murray and checks out the new hypercar.
Honda Posts $1.07B Q1 Loss as Sales Plummet
Japanese automaker Honda reported an operating loss of $1.07 billion, or 113.6 billion yen, on revenue as the global pandemic hampered sales in across the board, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
UAW’s Gettelfinger Angrily Denies GM’s “Baseless” Charges
In a blistering statement, former UAW President Ron Gettelfinger denied accusations from lawyers for General Motors he had accepted money deposited in foreign banks in return for favoring Fiat Chrysler in negotiations. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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What’s Covered by a Mitsubishi Warranty? (2020)
Lauded as one of the best warranties on the market, we break down the coverage and exclusions of the Mitsubishi warranty.
2020 Porsche Warranty Review
Find out what’s covered under Porsche’s warranty and for how long. Then learn about your options for extended Porsche warranty coverage.
A Deep Dive Into the Buick Warranty (2020)
Curious how Buick’s Warranty changed in 2020? We discuss all the nuances of Buick’s newest factory warranty.
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A Week With: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited
The line between the luxury and mainstream segments is getting as blurry as the lines around a batter’s box in the seventh inning of a major league baseball game. A case in point is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited. We spent A Week With new the new model. See the review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Drive: 2021 Kia K5
Kia’s decision to drop the familiar Optima badge was a surprise, but it doesn’t take long to understand why it wanted a new name for its all-new midsized sedan. There’s a lot to like about the 2021 Kia K5, according to this review from TheDetroitBureau.com, but there’s one nagging complaint.
First Drive: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
The LC 500 coupe proved Lexus really can put passion into its products. Now, the automaker is going a step further with the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible offering a mix of wind-blown performance and styling. TheDetroitBureau.com has the review.
A Week With: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback AWD
Mazda has a long history of churning out vehicles that are well suited to all types of drivers. After a week with the new Mazda3 Hatchback AWD, a versatile, nimble urban runabout that is spirited and fun to drive, that tradition is still rolling.
ChargePoint Raises $127 Million from Investors
It’s not just electric vehicle makers attracting investors these days as EV charging network company ChargePoint just secured $127 million in new funding, raising its total from investors to $660 million in just more than a decade. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: Gordon Murray’s T50 Hypercar Helps End a Career on a High Note
Words like supercar, hypercar and ultracar are routinely bandied about – but few match the amazing McLaren F1 – and its legendary designer, Gordon Murray, is back with his final project, the limited-production GMA T.50. TheDetroitBureau.com talked to Murray and checks out the new hypercar.
Honda Posts $1.07B Q1 Loss as Sales Plummet
Japanese automaker Honda reported an operating loss of $1.07 billion, or 113.6 billion yen, on revenue as the global pandemic hampered sales in across the board, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
UAW’s Gettelfinger Angrily Denies GM’s “Baseless” Charges
In a blistering statement, former UAW President Ron Gettelfinger denied accusations from lawyers for General Motors he had accepted money deposited in foreign banks in return for favoring Fiat Chrysler in negotiations. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Mazda Unveils the MX-30 – And Delivers a Surprise, a Hybrid Comes Before the EV
Mazda pulled of a surprise when it unveiled a hybrid version of its new MX-30, a crossover expected to be its first-ever BEV. The automaker isn’t saying much about the hybrid, including any plans for the U.S. market. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM Claims FCA Used Secret Foreign Accounts for Bribe Money
GM filed an amended complaint in its federal lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, saying it has uncovered new evidence in recent days showing that FCA set up bank accounts in multiple countries to handle bribes to ensure the cooperation of key executives and union officers, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
A Week With: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited
The line between the luxury and mainstream segments is getting as blurry as the lines around a batter’s box in the seventh inning of a major league baseball game. A case in point is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited. We spent A Week With new the new model. See the review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Shake-Up at Ford: Hackett Out, Farley in as CEO
Ford has a new CEO – or it will, formally, on Oct. 1, when Jim Farley steps in to replace retiring Jim Hackett. The 58-year-old Farley is a high-tech champion who sees Apple, Amazon and Tesla as key competitors, as well as GM and Toyota, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Sales Drop Again in July with Subaru, Toyota Leading the Pack
July was another tough month for automakers with Subaru and Toyota perhaps taking the biggest hits, reporting sales drops of better than 20% in July while Lexus saw its sales decline 9.9% last month. However, Hyundai and Mazda managed to post gains, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford CEO Hackett Retiring; COO Farley Assuming Role in October
Ford announced CEO Jim Hackett will retire this fall with newly appointed COO Jim Farley taking on the role after the departure. The formal switch will take place Oct. 1, although Hackett will remain in an advisory role until March 2021. Get the story at TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM Pushes for Round Two in Legal Battle with Fiat Chrysler
General Motors Co. has asked the federal judge that dismissed its lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. to reinstate the lawsuit, claiming it has new evidence. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ferrari Reports Big Q2 Profit Decline, Expects Strong Second Half
Ferrari officials offered an optimistic look ahead despite a second quarter when its net income fell 95% and deliveries fell by nearly half. The company says the third quarter should be strong as the company’s order book saw a double-digit increase compared with year-ago results, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.