by Michael Strong | Jan 22, 2021
If your New Year’s resolution includes finding a good deal on a new vehicle, well, you might be able to check that box right away. Automakers are offering some good deals on selected cars, trucks and utility vehicles both for lower-priced leases as well as financing...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 22, 2021
In his first week in office, President Joe Biden has made it clear that climate change is one of his top concerns, with plans to address issues like tailpipe emissions, fuel economy and the push for battery-electric vehicles on his agenda. The new president’s call for...
by Michael Strong | Jan 22, 2021
Blank-check company merger mania is spreading from electric vehicle makers to electric vehicle charging companies as EVgo becomes the latest EV-related enterprise to begin the process. EVgo, which was founded in 2010, agreed to merge with Climate Change Crisis Real...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 22, 2021
Despite the threat of computer chip shortage hovering over the industry, the supply new vehicles remained stable at 3 million units in December, according to a new report from Cox Automotive. Cox reported it was the first time that supply hit 3 million vehicles since...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 22, 2021
In keeping with American political tradition, Matthew Schneider, the U.S. Attorney who oversaw the federal corruption investigation of the United Auto Workers, has resigned. Schneider, who was appointed to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 21, 2021
Buick is betting big on SUVs as it completes its shift away from the sedans and coupes that long defined the brand, the automaker offering a first sneak peek at the major refresh coming with the flagship Enclave model for 2022. Buick officials offered few details...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 21, 2021
With the decision to scrap plans to use the SkyActiv-D engine in its Mazda6 sedan, the Japanese automaker has formally abandoned the idea of offering high-mileage diesel engines to U.S. buyers. The news comes just months after Mazda announced it had certified the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 21, 2021
The list of 144 people granted pardons or commutations for their criminal acts in the final hours of the Trump administration included a former Google engineer accused of industrial espionage for stealing trade secrets involving self-driving vehicles. Anthony...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 20, 2021
Ford has a thing for retro, er, heritage nameplates, as we’ve seen with the recent revival of both the Ranger and Bronco badges, and a new trademark filing indicates the automaker is giving at least some consideration to bringing back the once popular Thunderbird...
by Larry Printz | Jan 20, 2021
Have you ever wondered why an automaker gave a vehicle a particular name? The name bestowed upon a vehicle can often play a big role in its long-term success. Some names don’t fit the vehicle while others, especially some of those that have been around for some time,...
by Michael Strong | Jan 20, 2021
Federal safety regulators denied a petition by Ford Motor Co., forcing the automaker to recall 3 million vehicles equipped with Takata driver-side airbags that are potentially defective and could rupture and injure the vehicle’s occupants. Ford as well as Mazda Motor...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 20, 2021
Mercedes-Benz is rapidly ramping up its push into the electric vehicle market and its latest offering is meant to take direct aim at Tesla. The new EQA is one of an assortment of new long-range battery-electric vehicles – and the smallest – the German automaker will...
