by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 19, 2019
President Donald Trump once said “trade wars are easy to win,” something that has proved questionable considering the ongoing battle with China. Now, it appear he may have lost the ability to trigger another trade war with Europe and Japan over imported cars and car...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 19, 2019
Alfa Romeo has struggled to attract American buyers even though it has offered some impressive vehicles. But despite falling sales, which are down 27% through the first nine months of 2019, Fiat Chrysler Automobile N.V. isn’t giving up. For the 2020 model year, FCA is...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 18, 2019
With the focus of the auto industry shifting west for the opening this week of the Los Angeles Auto Show, California is taking the lead in moving forward with a lawsuit that will block efforts by the Trump administration to roll back federal fuel efficiency standards....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 18, 2019
Considering the trends dominating the U.S. automotive market you likely can guess the sorts of products that will dominate the debuts at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. That, of course, includes plenty of SUVs and a fair number of EVs, as well, including the Ford...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 15, 2019
Daimler AG is preparing to cut as many as 1,100 jobs as it prepares to deploy a new sustainable business strategy with a clear commitment to carbon dioxide-neutral mobility. “We are positioning the company for the transformation with a clear strategy for the...
by Michael Strong | Nov 14, 2019
BMW plans to kick off the new auto show season in Los Angeles with the world premiere of three new vehicles at Automobility LA, just prior to the L.A. Auto Show. The 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe, M2 CS and 2 Series Gran Coupe will debut alongside the X3 Plug-in Hybrid...
by Joseph Szczesny | Nov 14, 2019
A new study from Edmunds reveals that the decision by Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. to bail out of small cars isn’t working out quite as planned. A year after both carmakers announced plans to cut production of small passenger cars, analysts at Edmunds found...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 14, 2019
It’s the sort of news you can appreciate finding in your e-mailbox on a blustery day, with nine inches of fresh snow on the ground: Toyota plans to introduce all-wheel-drive versions of both the midsize Camry and full-size Avalon sedans. It will mark the first time...
by Michael Strong | Nov 12, 2019
Tesla will build its new production facility, Gigafactory 4, near Berlin, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Tuesday. Musk revealed the location of the new plant during an awards ceremony in Germany, according to Reuters. He said it will be close to the Berlin...
by Michael Strong | Nov 12, 2019
Each year automakers introduce a slew of new vehicles, many of which are considered “green” or environmentally friendly, and while consumers will choose the ones they like best with their checkbooks, there are other ways to be recognized. Annually, the Green Car...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 12, 2019
If you live in the U.S., chances are you might not even give a second glance at the new pics of the K5 sedan which, Kia says, will be targeted specifically at the Korean market. But you might want to take a closer look, after all. Turns out what you see will likely be...
