by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 11, 2019
Karma Automotive – the phoenix-like resurrection of the original Fisker Automotive – has been struggling to get itself taking seriously. And it will continue that process during the L.A. Auto Show next week with the global debut of two new products. The pair includes...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 11, 2019
If there’s one benefit from the cold wave sweeping across much of the country this week, it’s the chance it will reduce the risk of children dying due to being left in hot cars. So far this year, 52 kids have died in such instances, a number that has rapidly...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2019
Volkswagen is accelerating its push into the all-electric market as it prepares to bring dozens of different models to market by mid-decade, and that includes a production version of the ID. Space Vizzion concept it will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2019
There’s been plenty of speculation in recent months about the direction Jaguar Land Rover will take as it adapts to pressure to electrify its line-up. The Jaguar side already has the all-electric I-Pace and has confirmed plans to go battery-electric with the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 7, 2019
Hyundai will introduce an updated version of its electrified Ioniq line at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, with a new hybrid version of its midsize Sonata to follow next February. Those models will join a growing array of battery- and hydrogen-powered...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 7, 2019
We knew the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was going to be fast – so much so that Chevy officials hinted it would give the outgoing C7 ZR1 a serious run for the money. But now, we’re learning just how quick it really is, and even a “base” version of the two-seater...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2019
The Aston Martin DBX has been designed to go pretty much anywhere. Soon, the British luxury marque will have to prove it by helping Aston’s stock climb out of the deep rut it’s fallen into. The carmaker’s shares have tumbled nearly 80% since Aston went public 13...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2019
Volkswagen will pull the wraps off a new battery-electric concept vehicle Nov. 19, as part of the build up to the annual Los Angeles Auto Show. Exactly what’s in store is uncertain, but the event will set the stage for the unveiling next year of VW’s first long-range...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 6, 2019
For those who like to row their own, there’s some good news. The Porsche 911 Carrera will get an optional manual gearbox for the 2020 model-year. But for members of the Save-the-Manual club that development is offset by a variety of recent setbacks. The number of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2019
Two weeks from now, we’ll get a first official look at Ford’s new all-electric, “Mustang-inspired” SUV. But what might it be like to have the real Mustang plug in? We’ve learned that a hybrid version of the pony car is in development but, now, Ford is teaming up with...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2019
The Kia Futuron has the sort of name you might have expected to see on a concept car at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And with the automaker suggesting it was designed “in the best traditions of UFO and flying saucer design,” Futuron easily could have...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Nov 5, 2019
Chevrolet is looking into its past and coming up with a hint of what could be the future of hot-rodding with the all-electric E-10 Concept truck. The battery-powered hot rod makes its debut at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas today, an event that normally carries a...
