by Michael Strong | Feb 12, 2020
Almost as quickly as General Motors’ former Lordstown, Ohio plant was saved by the automaker selling it to a new owner, it may be in jeopardy once again courtesy of the Trump administration. Ironically, it was President Donald Trump who pounded his fist, demanding GM...
by Michael Strong | Feb 12, 2020
American Honda is recalling more than 240,000 of its late-model Odyssey minivans due to a wiring harness problem that could lead to a fire in the vehicle. The automaker is recalling about 241,000 model-year 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey EX-L, Touring and Elite minivans in...
by Michael Strong | Feb 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor’s efforts to accelerate and expand its electric vehicle development progressed Tuesday through its new partnership with California-based specialty EV maker Canoo. The plan calls for Hyundai – and sister maker Kia – to use Canoo’s newly developed...
by Michael Strong | Feb 11, 2020
Despite its Mercedes-Benz luxury car unit setting a new sales record in 2019, Daimler AG reported a 64% drop in full-year profits to 2.7 billion euros, or $2.9 billion, from 7.6 billion euros, or $7.8 billion, in 2018. Much of the nearly 5 billion-euro decline can be...
by Michael Strong | Feb 11, 2020
Despite a decline in new car sales during the past few years, plenty of Americans are still on the hunt for their latest ride. The question for automakers is how to get them to pick something from their line-up? Easy. Make sure their friends and family like their...
by Michael Strong | Feb 10, 2020
Experts recommend shopping for auto insurance annually to ensure vehicle owners are getting the best price possible. However, a new survey reveals that shopping for insurance is right up there with trips to the dentist in terms popularity. Or perhaps worse since one...
by Michael Strong | Feb 10, 2020
After mulling an IPO in 2018, Volvo Cars appears to be headed in the exact opposite direction. Instead of being an independent entity, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is considering merging the Swedish-branded automaker with Geely Automobiles. China’s Geely Automobile...
by Michael Strong | Feb 7, 2020
With a long history in America, camper vans are gaining in popularity and Mercedes-Benz is looking to jump on the trend and introduced its first-ever pop up camper van for the U.S. market at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Harkening back to those glory days,...
by Michael Strong | Feb 7, 2020
Ford Motor Co.’s senior management team has just undertaken a major shakeup with Jim Farley named to a new post, chief operating officer, while Joe Hinrichs, president, Automotive, is retiring as the automaker’s Creating Tomorrow Together strategic plan continues to...
by Michael Strong | Feb 6, 2020
Kia’s been so busy rolling out – and accepting accolades for – its expanded line-up of sport-utility vehicles, it’s easy to forget about its portfolio of sedans, in particular the Cadenza. Well, forget no more as the automaker introduced its refreshed model for 2020...
by Michael Strong | Feb 6, 2020
With plenty of big behemoths on display, Honda decided to take a different approach at the Chicago Auto Show with the Civic Type R making its U.S. debut at McCormick Place. The pocket rocket made its world debut last month at the Tokyo Motor Show, and the new wee...
by Michael Strong | Feb 6, 2020
Chevrolet hits the Windy City with an evolutionary exterior update for its 2021 Equinox sport-utility vehicle, which includes a new sportier RS trim level. The update includes redesigned front and rear fascias, new headlights and a meaner looking grille. The big news...
