by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 14, 2019
When it rolled out its first-ever all-electric sports car last month, Porsche made it clear more variants would be on the way – and, as TheDetroitBureau.com previously reported, the first of those would translate into something a bit more affordable. Of course, at...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 14, 2019
Few brands had the “cool” factor of Volkswagen back in the 1960s, when products like the Beetle and the Microbus won over millions of American buyers, young and old. The German automaker is hoping to rebuild its hip brand identity – while moving past the “god-awful...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 14, 2019
Even as it struggles to work out a settlement with General Motors to end a strike now in its fifth week, the United Auto Workers Union ordered 3,600 hourly employees to walk off the job at Mack Trucks over the weekend. The strike “surprised and disappointed” the truck...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 11, 2019
Long the laggard in the booming U.S. sport-utility vehicle market, Volkswagen is playing a fast game of catch-up, one quickly paying off as it defies this year’s downturn in the American automotive market. The German manufacturer rolled out its latest entry during a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2019
James Dyson, the British inventor best known for his vacuums, cordless appliances and hand dryers, has had to suck it up and accept that he shouldn’t be in the car business, too. Reports the British entrepreneur might get into the business have been circulating for a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 10, 2019
Early this month, Denmark proposed that the European Union completely ban the sale of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Closer to home, General Motors is expected to include plans to invest billions of dollars to add production of new battery-cars as part of its...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 9, 2019
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has gone to three scientists who collectively were responsible for “the development of lithium ion batteries,” technology that has transformed everything from handheld appliances to mobile phones and, increasingly, allowed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 8, 2019
It’s easy to forget that, just four years ago, the midsize pickup segment seemed destined to dry up and vanish as more and more competitors tossed in the towel. It took two new offerings from General Motors, the reborn Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon siblings, to...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 7, 2019
Some cars look great – until you actually buy them, and then, suddenly, you discover any number of reasons why you want to trade them in in a hurry. For a variety of reasons, about 3% of the vehicles American motorists buy new will be sold or traded in during their...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 4, 2019
Ever since the automotive age began, tires have been a major source of pollution. There are hundreds of millions of them lying in dumps and landfills, often serving as breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests. And, when they catch fire – which is not uncommon –...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 3, 2019
This story has bene updated with additional information. A growing number of vehicles are being equipped with advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, designed to reduce the risk of crashes. That includes technology meant to detect pedestrians, bicyclists and even...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Oct 3, 2019
Chevrolet was quick to answer one of the biggest questions following the launch of its all-new C8 Corvette last July, confirming the fact that there would, indeed, be a new convertible version of the mid-engine Stingray. But that left a big question: just how would it...
