by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 8, 2021
It’s not quite the Holy Grail but Volkswagen wants to achieve something of a holy trinity when it comes to its $86 billion battery-car program. The automaker plans to have at least 50 EVs set to be on sale by mid-decade. But it’s facing a flood of competition from...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 4, 2021
Orders may be exceeding expectations but Ford is taking too long to deliver the new Mustang Mach-E to some customers – and is compensating about 4,500 for the delay. The Detroit automaker says the delays are due to a desire to ensure quality with additional checks...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 3, 2021
It’s been nearly a decade since Håkan Samuelsson joined Volvo at a point where the automaker was struggling to regain its footing. The Swedish automaker had only recently been sold off by Ford to the ambitious Chinese startup Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. Under...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 18, 2021
The reliability of today’s vehicles has hit an all-time high, according to a new by J.D. Power. Manufacturers are making major strides in all categories, Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Study indicates, including the issues with onboard infotainment that have...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 18, 2021
Toyota once again dominates the list of vehicles recommended by Consumer Reports in its annual Top Picks Cars & Trucks list, though Mazda surged to the top in the brand rankings also released by the influential organization on Thursday. This year’s study offers up...
by Michael Strong | Feb 5, 2021
Gawwwwddd I miss my truck. Actually, I’ve had two in my lifetime a 1992 Ford Ranger “powered” by an anemic 4-cylinder engine that I bought not long after graduating from college and a 2004 Ford F-150 XLT motivated by the 5.4-liter V-8 engine that so many associate...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 4, 2021
Ford Motor Co. has temporarily shut its Canadian Assembly plant in Oakville to address a potential quality issue. “At Oakville Assembly Plant, as part of our commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles, we have identified an opportunity to address a potential...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 2, 2021
With federal safety regulators breathing down its back, Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 battery-electric vehicles equipped with touchscreens that are prone to unexpectedly failure – which could make it difficult for motorists to operate the vehicles and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 26, 2021
Revolutions often have humble origins. In the case of James David Power III, it started more than half a century ago at his kitchen table, where the former Ford financial analyst pored over consumer surveys with his late wife Julie. In a moment of insight, Power...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2021
Kia plans to roll out seven all-new battery-electric vehicles by 2027, along with four other plug-based models, the Korean carmaker’s CEO announced Friday morning from the company’s headquarters in Seoul, while also launching a new line of products dubbed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2021
Tesla has been asked to recall 158,000 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs due to potential failures of their touchscreens, a problem that could make it difficult to see or control critical vehicle functions. Owners have been reporting for some time that the screens in...
by Michael Strong | Jan 4, 2021
During the last 20 years, Hyundai’s evolved from an automaker producing cheap, low-quality vehicles to a top-tier manufacturer with an expansive line-up of quality, stylish offerings appealing to a broad range of buyers. However, the company’s evolution, which began...
