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News Opinion

Opinion on auto industry news. Opinion on cars and new vehicles.

By David Herron on January 29, 2012 - 11:54PM
The more electric car charging stations exist, the more useful will be electric cars, so long as the fees to use charging stations make sense.
By David Herron on January 29, 2012 - 8:32PM
Heading into its fourth year of racing, the TTXGP electric motorcycle racing series has seen rapid growth and an amazing list of accomplishments.
By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2012 - 6:02PM
The public has spoken and the message is clear: an innovative and cost-effective approach to energy storage is required to enable the transformation from IC engine cars to cleaner, long-range, full electric vehicles. Lithium-ion, although viable, has a competitor on the horizon - Zinc-air. Question is: When?
By Nicolas Zart on January 27, 2012 - 12:57PM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., is delivering its new 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicles, EVs, including six new ones in Normal, Illinois.
By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2012 - 10:48AM
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) made money in 2011, but did it mostly with a large tax credit. So, the market tried all day to decide if that qualifies sufficiently for Ford stock to rise. The stock still closed down.
By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2012 - 11:12AM
Last time I wrote, Toyota Motors (ADR: TM) stock was sitting just above a down-trend line, and had a great showing in play at the NAIAS 2012 in Detroit. Now the stock has confirmed the trend line breakout is for real.
By Nicolas Zart on January 24, 2012 - 10:10AM
The thorny issue of collector car authenticity is one that sparks many debates and not too often will you hear about someone who takes up the challenge to body an un-bodied Bugatti. Today, is that day.
By Frank Sherosky on January 23, 2012 - 11:03AM
Every automobile is the result of work by teams of designers and engineers, but not always noticed by the public. To help the NAIAS 2012 crowd understand the difference, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) once again held its leading position as one of the best auto tech displays.
By David Herron on January 22, 2012 - 4:55PM
Younger auto-buyers are overwhelmingly looking for highly fuel efficient, hybrid, cars, with advanced infotainment features.
By David Herron on January 21, 2012 - 7:33PM
We are at a chicken-and-egg moment where prospective electric car owners want to see electric charging stations, but prospective charging station owners want to see electric car owners using their stations.
By Nicolas Zart on January 20, 2012 - 1:16PM
Ever wonder which hybrid is the best for 2012? Let's do a definition.
By Frank Sherosky on January 18, 2012 - 11:24AM
Toyota has been in a good place with its Prius line and now with its new Camry Hybrid. Question: Why is the Camry Hybrid cheaper than the Prius Plug-In?
By David Herron on January 17, 2012 - 11:28PM
NRDC's Luke Tonachel testifies in joint EPA and Dept of Transportation hearings that the proposed CAFE standards upgrade would produce huge economic and environmental benefits.
By Frank Sherosky on January 17, 2012 - 9:32PM
With the NAIAS 2012 in its public viewing stage, Polk’s analysis of national vehicle registration data shows the average age of light vehicles has steadily increased since 1995, though more rapidly in the past five years. Question: Besides government political pressure and marketing self deception, is there a list of criteria by the public that the automakers need to take more seriously?
By Frank Sherosky on January 16, 2012 - 7:34PM
Finally, good news for the auto industry. The NAIAS 2012 shows the Mercedes SL with a special display of its all-aluminum body structure. Does this mean Mercedes is stepping up as a leader in lightweight automobiles?
By Frank Sherosky on January 16, 2012 - 2:39PM
Last time I wrote on Toyota Motors (ADR:TM) stock, it had traded barely up to Moody’s downgrade of Toyota’s financial arm in the US. However, that was then, and this is now, as the stock is sitting just above a down-trend line, and has a great showing in play at the NAIAS 2012 in Detroit.
By Frank Sherosky on January 15, 2012 - 11:26PM
Last year I spent considerable time at the Audi R8 coupe, but this R8 GT Spyder has the power to bring out the roadster loving DNA in any driver; not to mention the beautiful model who adorned its presence in the photo and video.
By Frank Sherosky on January 15, 2012 - 2:19PM
With a double bottom already in place at the $19 area, General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock is breaking above a key technical downtrend line. Question is, can GM stock ride the wave of NAIAS 2012 to higher ground?
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 15, 2012 - 1:47PM
It was announced in September of 2011 that Top Gear US, which broadcasts on the History channel, will be extending its second season. For die-hard fans of the original Top Gear on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), this is worse news than if World War 3 was announced.
By Don Bain on January 12, 2012 - 11:36PM
Government policy changes, along with economic and environmental issues, are changing the Chinese auto market, which had the biggest growth worldwide the last two years, leading major manufacturers from the U.S., Europe and Japan to pin much of their annual planning on the market in the land of the Giant Panda.
By Aaron Turpen on January 12, 2012 - 9:57PM
Every year, new designs made to meet a specific set of criteria are showcased at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Michelin Challenge Design sets up a scenario and then designers of all stripes (professionals, students, amateurs) submit vehicle designs based on those criterion. Here's some favorites from this year's Challenge.
By Nicolas Zart on January 12, 2012 - 1:14PM
The refreshed design of the Fusion line at Ford will match performance with aesthetics, adding to the already huge success the car has proven to be.
By Frank Sherosky on January 12, 2012 - 8:51AM
I finally remembered where I first saw this car, the Falcon F7 Series 1 Supercar, in person; it was at the Battery Show 2011 in Novi, Michigan. The vehicle was dressed in a flat black, coated carbon fiber finish. Now the Falcon F7 is all dressed up, painted a metallic orange, shining brightly and making a supercar impression at the NAIAS 2012.
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2012 - 1:42PM
If the stock market is supposed to be a forward-looking entity, then judging from the display at the NAIAS 2012 in Detroit, one has to wonder what are the factors that are keeping Ford stock from moving significantly higher.
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2012 - 10:45AM
Congratulations to the 2012 EyesOn Design winners. Designers chose the 2013 Ford Fusion as the EOD Production Vehicle Award Winner; and the Lexus LF-LC as the EOD Concept Vehicle Award Winner.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 11, 2012 - 9:55AM
If you are a fan of SPEED channel's “The Car Show”, you might be disappointed to hear that show has not been picked up for a second season. Sadly, this means the show has been canceled.
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2012 - 12:11AM
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 just completed two full days of exciting new-vehicle introductions and upbeat press conferences signaling an enthusiasm not seen in the auto industry for a few years.
By Frank Sherosky on January 8, 2012 - 7:00PM
The North American International Auto Show is entering its 24th year as an international event, and an entourage of national and state elected government officials will visit on various days throughout the preview events, including four members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.
By Don Bain on January 8, 2012 - 6:30PM
With all the sales reports in, Chevrolet came out number one among all U.S. automakers in passenger car sales in 2011.
By Frank Sherosky on January 8, 2012 - 11:45AM
In case you haven’t noticed, changes in automotive marketing have been affecting auto shows worldwide by morphing for quite a few years now. Questions are, how much, how deep and will they forever change the traditional NAIAS press days as well as other auto unvelings?