by Michael Strong | Jan 16, 2021
Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of the newly formed Stellantis begin trading on exchanges in France, Italy and...
by Michael Strong | Jan 15, 2021
Toyota Motor agreed to pay the largest civil penalty ever – $180 million – to settle a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice because the automaker failed to report violations of U.S. emissions regulations for a decade. The Japanese automaker avoided reporting...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 15, 2021
Trade was in the spotlight during President Donald Trump’s tenure in the White House and while President-elect Joe Biden will move to lower the temperature of the discussions around trade the issues will not disappear. “The American public is skeptical of trade,”...
by Michael Strong | Jan 14, 2021
With so many states restricting the movement of people in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, traffic levels in the U.S. have fallen substantially; however, traffic fatalities have not followed suit. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 14, 2021
Autonomous vehicles, which have already proven their worth in several industries, are poised to become more commonplace in the near term, according to a panel of experts at this year’s virtual Consumer Electronics Show. Lia Theodosiou-Pisanelli, director of partner...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 14, 2021
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. joined the list of automakers curtailing vehicle production because of a shortage of computer chips. FCA officials confirmed to thedetroitbureau.com the company shut down its assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, while re-opening an...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2021
Taxi business in New York City has dropped by 90% since the start of the pandemic, even as mass transit ridership has fallen precipitously. The situation, repeated across the country, reflects a variety of factors, including a huge increase among those working from...
by Larry Printz | Jan 13, 2021
The perception that government regulations are lagging behind evolving automated vehicle technology is a misconception, according to a panel of experts from different sides of the industry held at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show. And while the U.S. is a leader in...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 13, 2021
In a wide-ranging Consumer Electronics Show keynote address led by General Motors CEO Mary Barra, the automaker revealed significant new details about its push into electrification, announcing new projects and offering up more information about production programs...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 13, 2021
Chinese Internet giant Baidu agreed to a strategic alliance with Geely, one of China’s largest independent carmakers, to develop and produce what is described as “intelligent” electric vehicles. According to the announcement, the new venture will operate as an...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 12, 2021
A key member of President-elect Joe Biden’s economic team says the new administration will make a priority of investing in infrastructure, protecting American companies and jobs, and reducing the emissions that contribute to climate change. Brian Deese, the incoming...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 12, 2021
Pickup trucks are “it” right now and the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, powered by the Duramax diesel engine, must rank among the most attractive full-size pickup trucks available on the market today. It comes with impressive design and more than enough technology to keep...
