News Opinion (Page 131)

During a conversation, an interesting comparison between a Volkswagen Passat diesel and a Chevy Volt hybrid ensued. Here's why the Passat wins.

Call it what you will, but a new wave of optimism is overtaking the U.S. auto industry as it rebounds from the depths of the recession and a brutal restructuring.

First comes carbon regulation for the power plants. Is it possible that autos will be targeted next for even closer scrutiny?

For the next wave of electric car buyers, the early followers who buy because early adopters say it's okay, they have questions and doubts about electric cars that must be satisfied.

Back in the day, rear windows were for actually having a view of what was going on behind the car. Now they're more of a nostalgic style trend that is steadily shrinking in both size and design relevance. Drivers, meanwhile, are left blind.

While the latest move by GM to withdraw advertising from Facebook before its IPO is a business decision, it also reflects far more than just advertising dollars - increasing attempts to control and dominate the social media agenda.

It was the end of April when I last reported that Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock was in the doldrums for a reason. Well, since then the technicals have turned worse. Is it time to buy or stay out?

If poor maintenance leads to freeway breakdowns that continue to cost motorists hours of stress, missed appointments, delays and aggravation, it may one day become a criminal offense, leaving the poor, beleaguered offender to suffer the added consequence of jail time or fines on top of the unaffordable repairs their vehicle needs.

A technical analysis this weekend reveals General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock has confirmed even more bearishness based on a unique moving-average crossover.

Here are six overlooked cars that could make our daily drive better, but generally don't just because they are new, somehow different or don’t fit the image we want.

Many of us look back on the 70s as being a time of tackiness gone wild. Some of those now retro luxury options, though, really need to make a comeback in today's cars.

As Honda stock tests price support-resistance levels on the weekly chart, you will have a decision to make as usual: buy, sell or hold if you already own shares; and the chart is there to help.

What this country needs is a company and a brand that will lead the auto industry with lighter, safe cars that do not compromise performance and sets the tone for the future; and, while the 2013 Cadillac ATS might be aiming to please, it is not enough.

If you are in the market for a full-sized, gasoline-powered pickup truck and need four wheel drive as an option, then finding something that is also fuel efficient to save you at the pump is probably something you think isn't compatible. You'd be wrong.

Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie and hot dogs. They comprise one of the largest vehicle markets in the nation, which means they are often the focus of innovation – for good or ill. Here are eight options offered in pickups trucks that are.. well.. questionable.

After earnings and forward-looking statements were announced, post-market trading might be an indication that investors in Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock are focusing more on the upcoming Model S production.

Everyone loves the show cars of the major automakers. Some, however, are merely halo vehicles that display what can be done with technology, not what will be done at a price all can afford.

Toyota Motors (ADR: TM) may have announced pricing of its new RAV4 EV, but Toyota stock is still slumping along with the rest of the auto sector.

SAE International is playing a key roll in bringing together global automakers to agree on a single yet compatible fast-charging system for EVs that can charge in 15-20 minutes.

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) announced first quarter earnings, but it is the market reaction to the news as in price dynamics that really counts for auto sector investors.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock is challenging price support once again, despite its $1.4 billion first-quarter profit; and resistance is not that far above present price.

What happens when Bonneville champions like George Poteet and Ron Main join forces with Cyclone Technologies?

Last week’s SAE World Congress 2012 brought us a good surprise: the Go Wireless charging system by Delphi.

A lot of news has emerged out of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) lately. And while the most egregious would seem to be the drop in April sales by 8.2 percent, the general market price dynamic appears to be even more powerful, not to mention the next earnings report.

There are now more variations to the split cycle engine development than ever; and the latest is the rotary design of Lonny Doyle.

It is fitting that an electric vehicle from the early days of the automobile would make an appearance at the SAE World Congress 2012 in Detroit.

With one hand on a crystal gear shifter and another casting the lug nut runes, I prognosticate the future of the automobile in more or less clear English.

It seems the Nissan Leaf in Norway is quite popular as 1000 Nissan Leafs, an electric car, have been sold in the country in just six months.

Set aside all the notions you may have had about American automakers not building high fuel efficiency cars. The Chevy Cruze Clean Diesel is expected to benefit from growing interest in diesel cars, and with good reason. Here’s why.

Pick any split-cycle engine developer and the story will be the same as the major OEMs of automotive. Business models affect thinking which affect decisions and choices of technology. Here’s the latest from SAE World Congress 2012.