by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 12, 2019
With SUVs and CUVs accounting for more than half of all new vehicle sales in the U.S. and a growing share in other key markets, it’s no surprise that more and more brands are adding utility vehicles to their line-ups. That’s particularly true in the upper reaches of...
by Michael Strong | Aug 12, 2019
The world’s largest market for electric vehicles, China, saw sales of its “new energy vehicles,” or NEVs, fall 4.7% compared with year-ago results — the first drop in more than two years. The China Associations of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) reported the results...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 12, 2019
Karma, the automotive phoenix that rose from the ashes of the failed Fisker Automotive,has been struggling to get by with a lightly updated version of Fisker’s original plug-in hybrid, now rebadged the Revero. That said, the now Chinese-owned automaker has been giving...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 9, 2019
Even as economists and investors debate the potential impact of the Trump administration’s ongoing trade wars, the economy got a swift kick from the heavy-duty truck sector last month, demand for Class 8 rigs tumbling by a full 81% compared with year-earlier levels....
by Michael Strong | Aug 9, 2019
Daimler AG is still suffering fallout from its diesel-cheating incident as German prosecutors are preparing to fine the company as much as 1 billion euros, or $1.2 billion, for violations related to the episode. According to Der Spiegel, Mercedes-Benz parent company...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 9, 2019
When 16-year-old Kyle Giersdorf took the $3 million grand prize in the first Fortnite World Cup late last month, it sent a clear message that videogames are entering the big leagues. But that’s something that the folks at Honda Motor Co. already was well aware of, the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Aug 8, 2019
General Motors is trimming production at two of its North American truck plants as the automaker tries to cope with declining sales in the U.S. and overseas markets. GM’s move primarily targets the Chevrolet Equinox, but also impacts two other SUV models, the GMC...
by Michael Strong | Aug 8, 2019
In July, new vehicle sales in the U.S. ticked up slightly as buyers finally decided to take advantage of the good deals afforded them by three consecutive months of interest rate cuts by auto lenders; however, interest rates are likely as low as they’re going to get....
by Michael Strong | Aug 8, 2019
General Motors’ electric vehicle plans rely on a variety of factors to be successful, not the least of which is a massive nationwide network of fast-charging electric stations for its coming fleet of battery-electric vehicles. The question on GM’s mind: who will pay...
by Joseph Szczesny | Aug 8, 2019
Big quiet sedans are still the vehicle of choice for riding in style and the Kia K900 offers plenty of both and quite a bit more. Kia has astutely cultivated a middle-of-the-market position in a focused effort to move beyond the bargain basement image with which it...
by Michael Strong | Aug 7, 2019
Ford Motor Co. agreed to pay $17 million to owners of vehicles with MyFordTouch and MyLincolnTouch to settle a class-action suit. The suit was filed on behalf of owners angry about the lack of functionality of the system. More than 360,000 owners or vehicle leasees of...
by Michael Strong | Aug 7, 2019
Owners of General Motors vehicles with faulty ignition switches seeking compensation for the drop in value of those vehicles lost an important court battle after the judge in the case denied their request for monetary damages. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman handed...
