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Toyota Shifting Tacoma Pickup Production to Mexico
Automaker moves SUV production to Texas plant.
Toyota revealed Friday it plans to shift production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup to Mexico from the U.S. as part of a larger reallocation of resources during the next two years. The move is part of a $13 billion investment plan for its U.S. operations. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Edmunds Analyst Bucks Trend, Predicts 17.1M Sales for 2020
Car sales will hit new lows this year.
The U.S. auto industry enjoyed five consecutive years of selling more than 17 million vehicles annually, defying the predictions of analysts and executives who predict slight drops in 2018 and 2019. However, 2020 will finally be the year — unless you ask the experts at Edmunds. Details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Drive: 2020 Mazda6 Signature
A standout offering in an shrinking segment.
At a time when people have gone all in for sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, it’s easy for any four-door sedan to get lost on a dealer’s back lot. However, the 2020 Mazda6 sedan stands out in an ever-shrinking segment. See more about what we liked in our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Tesla Under Scrutiny for Unintended Sudden Acceleration
Tesla Inc.’s gotten plenty of attention for problems with crashes related to its Autopilot technology, and now it’s facing another potentially big problem: unintended sudden acceleration. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Edmunds Analyst Bucks Trend, Predicts 17.1M Sales for 2020
The U.S. auto industry enjoyed five consecutive years of selling more than 17 million vehicles annually, defying the predictions of analysts and executives who predict slight drops in 2018 and 2019. However, 2020 will finally be the year — unless you ask the experts at Edmunds. Details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Kia Planning 11 All-Electric Models by 2025
Kia got into the electric vehicle market in a big way with the Niro model, but that long-range battery car will soon have plenty of company, the automaker’s president announcing plans to have fully 11 EVs in the Korean company’s line-up by 2025. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
FCA Unveils Plans to Promote Sales of EVs, Hybrids
Fiat Chrysler, long outgunned in the contest to develop electric vehicles, is signaling a gentle change in course, making choosing and buying an electric or hybrid vehicle easier. The company is working with Amazon.com to simplify the process of buying an in-home charger. See details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
FCA Looks to Grow Presence in China with EV Joint Venture
Fiat Chrysler is looking to expand its presence in the world’s largest automotive market by partnering with Taiwan’s Hon Hai to manufacture electric vehicles as well as developing and, eventually, producting wirelessly connected vehicles. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
U.S. Senate Passes NAFTA Replacement, Sent to Trump for Signature
The long-awaited revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement was passed by the U.S. Senate Thursday, and now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump for his approval. New deal could cost automakers an additional $3 billion. Get story at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Drive: 2020 Mazda6 Signature
At a time when people have gone all in for sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, it’s easy for any four-door sedan to get lost on a dealer’s back lot. However, the 2020 Mazda6 sedan stands out in an ever-shrinking segment. See more about what we liked in our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Range of All-Electric Porsche Taycan is a Potential Disconnect
Porsche has been winning kudos for the performance of its new all-electric sports car but, for some potential buyers, there could be a real problem when it comes to range. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
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GMC Reveals Next-Gen Yukon and Yukon XL
Longer, roomier, more powerful, GMC is betting buyers will find a lot to like about the 2021 Yukon, Yukon Denali and Yukon XL. And there’s a first-ever Yukon AT4 off-roader, as well, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Finally! Genesis Officially Has its First SUV, the GV80
It’s here. Finally. The 2021 Genesis GV80 will become the Korean luxury brand’s first SUV, a big move into a market crazed for utility vehicles. TheDetroitBureau.com checks out the GV80 – and looks at other products in the Genesis pipeline.
First Drive: 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD Advance
The rapid proliferation of compact utility vehicles has made it difficult for the various brands to separate their identity from competitors. However, Acura has done an impressive job of putting some distance between its 2020 RDX and other small utes. Check out TheDetroitBureau.com’s review of the new ute.
First Drive: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT
If you were making a list of struggling automakers, Mitsubishi would probably show up on it, given the near death of its American operations at the start of the decade. However, TheDetroitBureau.com’s time behind the wheel of the 2020 Outlander Sport reveals the automaker’s comeback is gaining traction.
First Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-30
In this SUV-crazed era, automakers are looking for every possible bit of “white space” to slot in yet another offering. Mazda is no different, and has found a nice spot for its new CX-30 small crossover. We got some time behind the wheel. Check it out at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Tesla Under Scrutiny for Unintended Sudden Acceleration
NHTSA reviewing the complaints.
Tesla Inc.’s gotten plenty of attention for problems with crashes related to its Autopilot technology, and now it’s facing another potentially big problem: unintended sudden acceleration. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Edmunds Analyst Bucks Trend, Predicts 17.1M Sales for 2020
Car sales will hit new lows this year.
The U.S. auto industry enjoyed five consecutive years of selling more than 17 million vehicles annually, defying the predictions of analysts and executives who predict slight drops in 2018 and 2019. However, 2020 will finally be the year — unless you ask the experts at Edmunds. Details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Kia Planning 11 All-Electric Models by 2025
Automaker betting big on electric vehicles.
Kia got into the electric vehicle market in a big way with the Niro model, but that long-range battery car will soon have plenty of company, the automaker’s president announcing plans to have fully 11 EVs in the Korean company’s line-up by 2025. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
FCA Unveils Plans to Promote Sales of EVs, Hybrids
Amazon now selling in-home charger for FCA EVs.
Fiat Chrysler, long outgunned in the contest to develop electric vehicles, is signaling a gentle change in course, making choosing and buying an electric or hybrid vehicle easier. The company is working with Amazon.com to simplify the process of buying an in-home charger. See details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
FCA Looks to Grow Presence in China with EV Joint Venture
Companies are looking to develop connected cars too.
Fiat Chrysler is looking to expand its presence in the world’s largest automotive market by partnering with Taiwan’s Hon Hai to manufacture electric vehicles as well as developing and, eventually, producting wirelessly connected vehicles. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
U.S. Senate Passes NAFTA Replacement, Sent to Trump for Signature
New deal may not be a great pact for automakers.
The long-awaited revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement was passed by the U.S. Senate Thursday, and now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump for his approval. New deal could cost automakers an additional $3 billion. Get story at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Drive: 2020 Mazda6 Signature
A standout offering in an shrinking segment.
At a time when people have gone all in for sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, it’s easy for any four-door sedan to get lost on a dealer’s back lot. However, the 2020 Mazda6 sedan stands out in an ever-shrinking segment. See more about what we liked in our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Range of All-Electric Porsche Taycan is a Potential Disconnect
Highest-performance model musters less than 200 miles per charge.
Porsche has been winning kudos for the performance of its new all-electric sports car but, for some potential buyers, there could be a real problem when it comes to range. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM Turns Some Temps into Full-Time Employees, Idles Others
More than half of workers already transitioned.
General Motors said this week more than 1,350 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to regular full-time employment during the first quarter of 2020. The move satisfies one of the gains from the new contract. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
GMC Reveals Next-Gen Yukon and Yukon XL
More passenger space, more cargo room, more power.
Longer, roomier, more powerful, GMC is betting buyers will find a lot to like about the 2021 Yukon, Yukon Denali and Yukon XL. And there’s a first-ever Yukon AT4 off-roader, as well, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Finally! Genesis Officially Has its First SUV, the GV80
New utility vehicle to lead a broader product assault.
It’s here. Finally. The 2021 Genesis GV80 will become the Korean luxury brand’s first SUV, a big move into a market crazed for utility vehicles. TheDetroitBureau.com checks out the GV80 – and looks at other products in the Genesis pipeline.
EPA, NHTSA Submit Final Fuel Economy Proposals to Trump
New rules expected to be in place this spring.
The Trump administration inched closer to setting lower fuel economy and emissions rules that those mandated by the previous administration after the agencies reviewing the standards sent their final recommendations to the White House. See what’s coming at TheDetroitBureau.com.