Troubled Volvo Gets Horrible Quality Rating
Among the 33 brands measured in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study, Volvo ranked 31st, a stinging rebuke for a company that is trying to position itself as a luxury alternative to…
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Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick Leaves
After several large shareholders demanded his resignation, Travis Kalanick has left Uber, the company he founded and of which he was chief executive officer. The New York Time reported the story: Travis Kalanick, the…
Ford F-150 Gets More Aluminum, Diesel Engine for 2018
Ford announced a new 2018 model year F-150 and Expedition SUV that will become available in the fall. The first-ever F-150 diesel-powered pickup is due next spring.
Fiat Chrysler Slams Ford in May EU Sales
New car registrations rose more than 7% year over year in the European Union last month. Year to date, sales are up more than 5%.
Subprime Loans Fall, Easing Concerns Over Borrowers’ Ability to Pay Them
The share of subprime auto loans fell to a 10-year low in the first quarter, according to a recent report, easing fears that borrowers were finding it more difficult to pay those kind of…
Is Fiat Chrysler in Trouble After WVU Emissions Test Failures?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) was found to have some discrepancies in its emissions by West Virginia University researchers, up to 20-times the legal limit. The U.S. Department of Justice had previously alleged…
Forecast of $7 Trillion Driverless Car Industry by 2050
In a new survey Intel commissioned, the forecast is that the driverless, or autonomous, car market will hit $7 trillion a year in 2050.
Tesla Scores Mega-Bull Analyst Call
The big problem in valuing Tesla is that it is just not judged by the investing community as a car company.
Lincoln SUVs Slammed for Poor Headlights
Headlights might be a small thing, but problems there are a symptom of something bigger. The whole SUV has to be good, even the headlights.
What Do Short Sellers Know About Ford’s Dwindling Future?
Ford saw an incredible surge in its short interest for the most recently reported period. This comes on the heels of Ford ousting its chief executive and naming the head of its autonomous car…
Chevy Offers 17% On Troubled Silverado Pickup
GM’s (NYSE: GM) Chevy has struggled to sell its Silverado pick up this year. One of its solutions is massive discounts. A current one offers 17% off on one of the Silverado models. Through the…
GM Cars Top Annual Rankings as the Most American
GM remains atop the list of an annual study ranking of which vehicles are most American, at a time when where cars are made has become a political issue.
Why One of the Most Expensive Mercedes Cars Gets Poor Ratings
The Mercedes G63 AMG, looks like a massive box on wheels. One of the major car research companies does not think much of the hulking SUV.
Analysts Lower 2017 Car Sales Estimates, Posing Implications for Economy
After years of growth, auto sales are decelerating, posing a challenge to future momentum for the economy. Wall Street has taken notice as well.
Who Likes Cheap New Cars? Phoenix Does, Detroit Doesn’t
When you think of Phoenix, Arizona, you think of stands of cactus, rattlesnakes and unrelenting heat that can fry an egg on the hood of a vehicle. Now there’s another reason to think of…