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Suzuki Chief’s Son Takes over as Chairman and COO
Out with the old, in with the new. Japanese automaker Suzuki is getting a fresh president and chief operating officer.
Why The Next Superbowl MVP Will Drive a Hyundai
Hyundai has announced a major sponsorship deal with the National Football League (NFL).
NHTSA Expands Fiat Chrysler Recall Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is stepping up a review of Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) recalls.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power released its latest Initial Quality Study (IQS) earlier today. This highly anticipated report is loaded with information about how well automakers are doing and the 2015 installment is particularly fascinating.
Korean Brands Soar, Japanese Cars Lag Behind in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
The initial quality of vehicles coming from Korean automakers is up while Japanese brands are under performing according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study.
Hyundai to Hire Ex-Bentley Designer to Replace Schreyer
Hyundai plans to hire another ex-Volkswagen designer to replaces its current style guru, Peter Schreyer.
IIHS Investigating Inconsistent Safety Equipment Thanks to 2015 F-150
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is crash testing the 2015 Ford F-150 again, a practice that may spread to other cars and trucks.
In the Future Cars Will Read Your Mind
What if your car could read your mind? This may sound like the MacGuffin from some B-level action movie but in fact it’s a reality today.
Smartphone Box Brings High-End Features to Low-Cost Cars
Magellan is best known for its navigation systems, but the tech company’s latest gadget will provide access to connected-car features like Bluetooth and music streaming to cheaper vehicles.
Top Gear Hosts Expected to Head to Netflix
Former Top Gear hosts James May and Richard Hammond are expected to follow Jeremy Clarkson to a new endeavor.
Marchionne Tries to Merge with GM
It’s no secret Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne wants consolidation in the car business. He’s actively trying to find another company to merge with and he’s even looking in his own backyard.
Magellan Takes Navigation Off-Road
If you love slogging through the backwoods or traversing mountain trails, Magellan has something for you.
Hands-On with Android Auto
The next generation of vehicular infotainment technology is here. Hyundai has become the first OEM to launch Android Auto, an exciting new computing system that puts the power of Google right in your vehicle’s dashboard.
Takata Moving Away From Volatile Chemical in Airbags
Embattled airbag maker Takata is moving away from a potentially dangerous chemical propellant, although it won’t be phased out entirely.
May 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Chrysler sales surged in the month of May, but niche brands like Fiat and Scion weren’t so lucky.
Ford Cutting Summer Plant Shutdown Short
Ford is cutting its summer shut downs short to keep up with high demand.
Chrysler Delays New Vehicle Launches On Purpose
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has purposefully delayed the redesign or release of new vehicles in North America to try and save money.
Marchionne Predicts Industry Merger by 2018
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne is convinced that a large scale merger in the auto industry is coming.
Toyota Remains Most Valuable Automotive Brand
Quality, reliability, fuel efficiency: These are three terms that can be used to describe Toyota, which has a long history of building top-notch vehicles.
Volkswagen Opens 20th Facility in China
Volkswagen just opened a new manufacturing plant in Southern China.
Top 10 Least Dependable Automakers
J.D. Power just released the results of its 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study. Plenty of automakers deserve praise, but others, well, not so much…
Top 10 Most Reliable Car Brands
J.D. Power just released its annual Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). This closely monitored report gives automakers and consumers a good idea of how well the industry is doing when it comes to quality.
Consumer Reports Top Picks for 2015
Consumer Reports has released its Top Picks list for 2015 outlining some of the best cars you should buy.
Toyota Beats Detroit 3 in Per-Car Profit
Even though Detroit’s automakers are performing strongly these days, Toyota still puts them to shame when it comes to profits.
