by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 14, 2019
Few brands had the “cool” factor of Volkswagen back in the 1960s, when products like the Beetle and the Microbus won over millions of American buyers, young and old. The German automaker is hoping to rebuild its hip brand identity – while moving past the “god-awful...
by Brian Armstead | Sep 27, 2019
It’s relatively easy to write about the current generation of Ford’s iconic Mustang. Just pop open your wallet or purse and look inside. If there isn’t a ton of cash, no problem. Ford has a more-than-capable Ecoboost four-cylinder Mustang (from $26,670) that outputs a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Sep 16, 2019
Mercedes-Benz has been rolling out some notably futuristic concept cars in recent times, models like the Vision EQS it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week. But the new Vision Mercedes Simplex concept gives us a glimpse of the future by looking back at the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 19, 2019
The Woodward Dream Cruise is gone for another year, but it did give Ford Motor Co. a chance to showcase the new Icon Group, which is now the custodian of the legendary Ford Mustang and is now expected to show off a “Mustang-like” sport-utility vehicle. Dave Pericak,...
by Michael Strong | Aug 19, 2019
Can you have nostalgia for nostalgia? As it wraps up its 25th anniversary cruise there are those who remember the early days of the Woodward Dream Cruise fondly, but there are those who wonder now after more than two decades if it has, well, jumped the shark. For many...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 19, 2019
A striking 1931 Bentley nabbed Best-of-Show honors at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, a win considered the automotive equivalent of an Academy Award. Of course, it didn’t hurt to have about 40 Bentleys among the field of roughly 200 rare and exclusive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 16, 2019
Well before the sun rises on Sunday morning, a steady stream of traffic will roll through the inevitable morning fog, bound for the Lodge at Pebble Beach. They’ll make a final turn before rolling onto the sprawling greens behind the tony resort where, in the hours to...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 13, 2019
It’s a big week for auto enthusiasts and nearly 50,000 fans flocked to Pontiac, Michigan, north of Detroit, during the past weekend to watch drag racing by amateur drivers willing to test their cars in a race down legendary Woodward Avenue. “Roadkill Nights Powered by...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 9, 2019
The last Volkswagen Beetle, one of nearly 6,000 “Final Edition” models, will roll off the automaker’s assembly line in Puebla, Mexico on July 10, and barring a last-minute reprieve, it will mark the end of the line for the longest-running nameplate in automotive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 3, 2019
Lee Iacocca, who was born to struggling immigrant parents in Allentown, Pennsylvania and who grew up to become one of the most influential executives in automotive history, has died at the age of 94. Trained as a an engineer, Lido Anthony Iacocca’s real skills proved...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 22, 2019
General Motors plans to pull its Maven car-sharing service out of eight cities in North America, including Boston and Chicago, while continuing to focus on markets with stronger demand, including Toronto, Los Angeles and GM’s home in Detroit. The move comes just...
