by Joseph Szczesny | May 26, 2020
The economic crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic has claimed its first transportation industry casualty, rental car giant Hertz – but the impact is likely to be felt by numerous automakers, as well as U.S. used car buyers. Hertz Global Holdings Inc., the owner...
by Michael Strong | May 22, 2020
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has experienced difficulties for the last two years, resulting in the group rethinking its plans for the future, early reports indicating Nissan and Renault are looking at tough times ahead. Nissan may cut as many as 20,000 jobs...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 22, 2020
Days after relaunching production in the U.S. and Canada, General Motors now intends to delay the restart of second shifts at three of its North American truck plants, despite growing shortages of high-profit models like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | May 22, 2020
Spring is traditionally the big automotive buying season but with sales sharply down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. dealers will be counting more than ever on using the Memorial Day holiday as a way to make up for some of their lost business. And to...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 22, 2020
General Motors of México began re-opening its plants Thursday after taking what it says are steps to ensure the safety of employees amid the pandemic created by COVID-19. “The well-being and safety of our collaborators have been and will be our highest priority,...
by Michael Strong | May 21, 2020
President Donald Trump toured Ford Motor Co.’s Rawsonville Components Plant where the company has been churning out ventilators to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and praised the company and the plants workers for their efforts to help in the fight. “I consider Ford to...
by TDB Staff | May 21, 2020
Please note that The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. Lincoln, the luxury offshoot of Ford, offers extended coverage for vehicles well past their factory warranty term limits. But what exactly does a Lincoln...
by Michael Strong | May 21, 2020
The long Memorial Day holiday is typically one of the biggest travel weekends in the U.S. each year; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic traffic is expected to be down 64%. Of the millions that do plan to head out, a new study shows that 75% will travel to their...
by TDB Staff | May 21, 2020
Please note that The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. Jaguar has one of the best factory warranties for luxury vehicles, but what happens when coverage expires? A Jaguar extended warranty can help protect you...
by TDB Staff | May 21, 2020
Please note that The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. For the first four years of your Volvo’s life, the manufacturer’s factory warranty has you covered. But after that, you’re on your own to foot repair...
by TDB Staff | May 21, 2020
The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. As with any luxury vehicle, repairs to a Land Rover SUV can be extremely costly. But with a Land...
by Joseph Szczesny | May 21, 2020
A devastating mid-Michigan flood is causing widespread disruption to the area’s manufacturing base — a problem that could spread to General Motors and bevy of small and large auto suppliers that call the region home. Crumbling infrastructure and heavy, heavy rain...
