Opinion: Here’s Where Infiniti Lost its Way

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

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupes Coming Soon

The 2022 BMW 2 Series coupes are on their way. Dynamic testing, drivetrain, and suspension tuning on the two-door compact are nearing conclusion. Production begins in the late summer of 2021. The new BMW 2 Series is being described as more … Continue reading

New Report Claims Shift to All EVs by 2035 Not Just Possible, But Critical

A new report from scientists at the University of California, Berkeley reveals that shifting to only EVs by 2035 isn’t just possible, it makes sense. Having all new vehicles be EVs by 2035 is not only better for the environment, … Continue reading

“Zoom Zombies” Are the Driving Dead

Too many of these could turn you into a zombie if you have to climb behind the wheel afterward. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been working from home and spending hours a day in video … Continue reading

Krafcik Leaves Waymo After Five Years as CEO

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

GM Preserves Racing History with “Driven to Win: Racing in America” Sponsorship

The “Driven to Win: Racing in America” exhibit at The Henry Ford took more than a decade to put together and is sponsored by GM. No doubt you’ve looked in your car’s rearview mirror lately. But did you know it’s … Continue reading

Rare Rides: The 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34, a Practical High-performance Coupe

In 1991, consumers could purchase one of several affordable midsize coupes of low-medium equipment, low-medium quality, and upper-middle levels of style. Let’s talk Lumina Z34. The Lumina was a new model in Chevrolet’s lineup, introduced in 1990 to replace the … Continue reading

Honda Pulls Trigger for New CEO

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 new … Continue reading

Pandemic Acts as Catalyst for Additional Change in Auto Industry, Analysts Suggest

Pete Kelly, managing director for LMC Automotive, expects a 9% rebound in U.S. auto sales this year. The COVID crisis is proving to be a bigger accelerator for altering the automotive industry in fundamental ways than originally expected. OEMs must … Continue reading

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

  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 … Continue reading