Sometimes car companies get a bit carried away with a new idea that, for a myriad of reasons, doesn’t translate so well in its execution. Toyota (and other Japanese companies) did exactly this when they invested in the very unsuccessful line … Continue reading
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Late last year I put forth some thoughts about the future direction of Infiniti, largely about how the company was on a downward trajectory. Looking forward, the brand needs a major change in direction – not much has changed since … Continue reading
The 2022 Honda Civic sedan is the 11th generation of the company’s compact sedan in the U.S. In typical fashion, Honda spent the past several months teasing the arrival of an all-new Civic sedan. Now, we’re getting the first close-up … Continue reading
GM had to shut down the Blazer ine at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico due to the semiconductor shortage, but Equinox production will continue. Much of the focus on automakers being forced to shut down plants due to semiconductor … Continue reading
Waymo CEO John Krafcik is way gone, announcing his departure and the company’s plans to move the current COO and CTO into the role of co-CEO. Add “former” to the title of Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who announced today he’s … Continue reading
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse revealed the new i4 alongside the iX — three months early. BMW is clearly anxious to regain momentum in the small but growing battery-car market, the Bavarian automaker revealing plans Wednesday to bring the new … Continue reading
GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries, the expected energy density increase may mean higher range in a similarly sized pack or comparable range in a smaller pack. General Motors continued its charge to develop better batteries, announcing its partnership with lithium … Continue reading
Euisun Chung, Hyundai chairman, said the new fuel-cell plant in China is an important part of the company’s long-term strategy. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground in Guangdong Province in China for the company’s first fuel-cell system plant beyond the borders … Continue reading
Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s new CEO, previously head the company’s research and development operations. Despite saying it wouldn’t happen just 24 hours ago, it happened: Honda Motor Co. named Toshihiro Mibe, head of its research and development operations, as its … Continue reading
The 2021 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso is too beautiful to be ignored. There’s something about the way things sound in Italian. Who’d be interested in buying a model called the Cadillac Four Door, for example? But make it a … Continue reading