Pedestrian Deaths Highest in Detroit
ThinkstockAdd to the list of reasons it is dangerous to live in Detroit that it is the most perilous city for pedestrians, at least in so far as people who are killed by automobiles.…
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AGThe U.S. automotive industry is doing its part to keep down greenhouse gas emissions. Perhaps all the hybrid and electric cars have had some effect beyond better gas mileage for the…
Tesla Gets Support From FTC for Direct Sales
courtesy of Tesla MotorsWe have written before about the difficulties that electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is having with car dealers in several states who are objecting to the automaker’s direct…
Toyota Expected to Win April Car Sales Race
Courtesy Toyota Motor Corp.With General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) in trouble, the nation’s other car sales leaders have a chance to take market share from America’s No.1. The erosion in GM’s sales may have already…
Ford Earnings Weak Around the World
Ford reported mixed first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Friday morning. Operating margins in North and South America fell, but Ford's market share in China improved.
Tesla Chief Musk Makes $70,000
Tesla Motors' Elon Musk is not among the CEOs who are paid only $1 a year. However, in 2013, Musk made only $69,989, a small fraction of what other people on his senior management…
Earnings on Deck: What to Expect From Ford
When Ford reports first-quarter results before markets open Friday, the company is expected to post earnings per share of $0.31 on revenues of $34.06 billion. Not exactly heart-stopping performance.
New Safety Probe of GM’s Chevy Impala
Adding to the woes at GM, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun an investigation of Chevy Impala models for "inappropriate activation of the emergency braking system."
Toyota Tops GM as No. 1 Global Car Company
The first quarter was too early for General Motors' huge recalls to impact its sales. Nevertheless, its cars were outsold by Toyota worldwide in a battle that has gone on since GM filed for…
Fitch’s More Favorable Rating Outlook on Ford
Fitch Ratings has keyed in on the Issuer Default Ratings for Ford Motor Co. The ratings cover the automaker's underlying credit ratings and that of Ford Motor Credit Co.
Ford’s Hero Mulally to Depart
Ford Motor Co.Mark Fields was anointed to be the next CEO at Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) back in September 2012, when he was named the company’s COO. The only thing missing was a…
Top Ten Green Cars
Bayerische Motoren Werke AGWhen the editors at Kelley Blue Book (KBB) made their list of the top green cars last year, the 2014 winner was not even available. There is a novelty factor in…
Jeep to Lure Chinese Drivers With Models Made in China
Chrysler Group LLCThe soon-to-be Fiat Chrysler Automobiles company announced on Saturday that it will begin producing three new Jeep models in China by the end of next year. China is the world’s second largest…
GM Delivers 2.4 Million Vehicles In First Quarter
courtesy of General MotorsWhatever affect the millions of recalls General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has announced will have on sales, it will not be felt until the second quarter. During the first quarter, GM posted…
Chevy Continues to Offer Huge Discounts on Pickups
courtesy of General MotorsThe nation’s second-best selling vehicle is on sale for an extraordinary $8,162 below its sticker price. The discount shows just how desperate General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has become in competition…