Leo Michael Cartoons
Clean Break
Aug. 14Hyundai's fledgling Genesis marque plans to announce a new retail strategy this month for the U.S. that will accelerate its separation from the Hyundai marque and significantly cut the number of dealerships authorized to sell Genesis models.
Rolling Over
Aug. 7The FCA-UAW scandal has rocked the union to its core. The scandal might have looked unbelievable to the late UAW President Douglas Fraser, who led the union from 1977 to 1983 and helped to rescue Chrysler during its 1979 bankruptcy.
Days Gone By
July 31The shift from cars has spelled trouble for many venerable nameplates, but it's been especially devastating for full-size sedans that once ruled American roads.
Not Autonomous Yet
July 24Mixed state laws may make Audi A8's autonomous system inoperative in some places.
What A Gas
July 17Volvo has announced that it will only offer electrified powertrains in models that it launches starting in 2019, a move that signals its intention to phase out the internal combustion engine.
Good as New
July 10Automakers with outdated inventory often find ways around that in their branding.
What a Mess
July 3Takata, whose airbags triggered the largest recall in the history of the automotive industry, filed for bankruptcy. But the work in replacing its potentially faulty airbags in millions of vehicles globally is far from over.
Built China Tough
June 26Ford's decision to shift Focus production out of North America and into China comes despite heavy pressure from President Donald Trump to keep auto manufacturing in the United States.
Too Many at Tesla
June 19Tesla produces about a fifth of the capacity at its Fremont, Calif., plant, formerly known as NUMMI. Tesla uses far more workers than NUMMI employed to build far fewer cars.
Getting away
June 12Dealers are missing out on potential profits via customization. About 7 million new vehicles retailed annually are accessorized by owners within the first two years of ownership to the tune of about $1,950 apiece.
Made in America
June 5As President Donald Trump prepares to renegotiate NAFTA automakers and suppliers are increasingly relying on robotics and automation to build vehicles and parts in the U.S. and Canada.
Meet the new boss...
May 29New Ford CEO Jim Hackett, a turnaround expert with minimal auto industry experience, has drawn comparisons to former CEO Alan Mulally, another outsider who is beloved within the company.
