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New Pathfinder

Even though the size and weight of automobiles is central to fuel efficiency, there has been a recent counter-intuitive trend of bulked-up mid- sized SUV…


No Juice

The era of the electric car is being short-circuited by the vagaries of fuel price and demand elasticity.According to conventional wisdom — alternative fuel technologies would become economically viable in the US auto market when gas prices get high e…


The Real Automotive Debate

In the recent debate President Obama called out Governor Mitt Romney about his position on the auto-industry bailout. As with much of the public discourse …


Four Year High

The US automotive recovery hit a four year high — 13 percent year-over-year sales increase in September. Even factoring in new car season — a quaint sales promo anachronism that barely survives year…


New Cat In Town

The latest Jaguar XFR puts this legendary brand solidly back in play in the super-luxury performance sedan class. With exceptional exterior…


Not A Chick Car

A record boom market in small cars offering high quality design, safety and performance with premium amenities and even sex appeal — have propelled strong car sales — and are responsible for man…


Shelby Cobra

Car buyers addicted to the freedom of the open road and adrenalin rush of spectacularly elegant, powerful and enigmatic automobiles — will always keep manufactur…


Buying Smart

The juxtaposition of two major news stories in recent weeks provides fascinating perspective on the amazingly resilient and ever hard-charging auto industry. When the Obama ad…


Cinderella Story

Hyundai’s journey from a marginal Asian import — to a market maker around the world, is one of the Cinderella stories of the automotive industry.
In 2009 Hyundai made …


Two Wheelers Rule

While the US auto industry barrels through the current economic doldrums — two-wheel transportation shows a mixed bag of good and bad news.
Bicycle riding in the US is in decline, despite…