by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 21, 2020
With his boyish face, Jeff Guyton looks a lot younger than his 53 years, but his resume reveals someone with extensive automotive experience culminating in his appointment as the president of Mazda’s North American operations in April 2019. From its early days in the...
by David Loji | Dec 18, 2020
Peugeot just launched a midsize pickup truck in Mexico named Landtrek, giving the French brand access to the largest pickup market in the world, with sales of 2.5 million units annually. The automaker had been absent from the pickup segment since the beginning of the...
by Michael Strong | Dec 17, 2020
Buying a new (or at least new-to-the-buyer) car, truck or utility vehicle often comes down to some pretty basic decisions involving price, reliability, etc. mixed with some more complicated choices such as color, electronics and more. Ultimately, the final selection...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 16, 2020
For a long time, the aftermarket parts business at General Motors Co. has been something of an afterthought. But GM is giving the traditional business a new look with all-new packaging that it says is part of a campaign to rebrand and bolster the “GM Genuine Parts”...
by Michael Strong | Dec 15, 2020
Much of the attention on electric vehicles focuses on vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Porsche Taycan and the like. However, it’s service-oriented vehicles resembling toasters many companies see as the future of the EV. Zoox, the autonomous...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 15, 2020
Ford is hoping history will repeat itself with the formal sales launch of the Mustang Mach-E this month. The original pony car was a runaway hit when it debuted more than a half-century ago and there’s no question that the all-electric model has generated plenty of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 8, 2020
Genesis took its time finally entering the SUV market. Now, however, it’s racing to fill up that gap in a big way, the GV70 set follow big brother GV80 to market next year. And, after giving us a first, cursory look at its second utility vehicle back in October, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 7, 2020
The U.S. used car market is running hot during this year of the pandemic, and Honda wants to grab a bigger share of the business away from the likes of CarMax and Carvana, two of the leaders in the “previously owned” segment. Honda already has seen significant growth...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 3, 2020
In contrast to last year’s botched launch of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, the critical launches of the 2021 Ford F-150, Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Mach-E are going smoothly despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 both in the U.S. and Mexico, a key Ford...
by Michael Strong | Dec 1, 2020
The runup in Tesla stock has not only given the EV maker the title of “most valuable” due to its market cap, but also it means the company has some financial flexibility to grow the business — including acquiring a rival to expand its line-up and capabilities. CEO...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
While the new 2021 TLX helped usher in an all-new design language for Honda’s luxury division, it’s the next-generation Acura MDX that will really give the brand some much-needed momentum. Acura has been teasing the fourth-generation SUV for several months, starting...
by Larry Printz | Nov 25, 2020
Thanksgiving is upon us, when Americans give thanks for their blessings by feasting on turkey and watching – or suffering through – football. The meal is often the centerpiece of this annual celebration with the components, such as turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and...
