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
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In our last installment of the Chrysler LeBaron story, we covered the model’s inception via a coachbuilder in Detroit, and its development from a trim into its own model line. Today we cover LeBaron’s last stand. J-body LeBarons were offered … 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
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
Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of the … Continue reading
Fewer and fewer people are relying on taxis to get them around town due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taxi business in New York City has dropped by 90% since the start of the pandemic, even as mass transit ridership has … Continue reading
This 2016 Model X crashed into an exterior wall, allegedly due to sudden unintended acceleration. (Photo credit: Puzant/Tesla Owner Forum) Having initiated an investigation into complaints of sudden acceleration in Teslas a year ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
McLaren introduced its new Artura hybrid supercar, but provided only scant details. McLaren has offered up a new name for, and more details about, the hybrid supercar it plans to bring to market next year. Like competitors such as … Continue reading