Category: Auto Industry

The Definition of Luxury Cars is Changing and the KBB Top 2012 Redesigned Vehicles Proves It

Over the past several years the definition of luxury within the car market has started to change.  The biggest difference used to be size, features, …

It didn’t start with Henry Ford or Ransome Olds.  The modern age of the automobile didn’t really begin until after World War II.  Prior to that time, the automobile was a convenience and a luxury item, not a necessity.  After …

It’s Car Show season again. That magical time of year when car makers dazzle us with their exciting concept cars, and tempting new models. From low-slung supercars, to environment-friendly hybrids. There is sure to be a new model to suit …

The US auto industry crisis has caused pain for both workers and investors.  Workers have been laid off from long-held jobs as bankruptcies mount and cut-backs are made.  Investors in auto companies have seen the value of their stockholdings slashed.

However, …

The US Auto Industry is bracing for tougher fuel efficiency standards.  The new standards call for new vehicles to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.  The new measures were announced on September 15 in the midst of falling sales …

Few Auto shows are anticipated more than the upcoming LA Auto show. After a pretty dismal show last year due to the financial state of America’s big three car manufacturers, (Chrysler couldn’t even afford to have lights on their stand) …

The future of the US auto industry will be the backbone of the discussion at a special forum to he held on October 8th at Nova Southeastern University in Davie from 8.15am to 9.30am. The forum will be open to …

Thanks to the Cash For Clunkers scheme, the US Auto Industry had a bumper month in August.  The increased sales figures were led by a 17% jump at Ford Motor Co. Ford’s sales performance was underpinned by its truck sales …

The US Government’s Cash for Clunkers rebate program has undoubtedly given the US auto industry the shot in the arm it needed to get it going again.  Many Americans have embraced the program and rushed out to trade in their …

It appears that the worst of the US auto industries woes are over.  While there has been a lot of pain for all auto industry stakeholders, it seems that the mood of the heart of the US car industry, Detroit, …