Leo Michael Cartoons
Blame Canada
June 18Donald Trump's heightened attacks on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are raising concerns that he might follow through on threats to impose auto tariffs, a move that could devastate the car industry in Canada and lead to higher U.S. prices.
Farewell To Fiat?
June 11Fiat Chrysler Automobiles rolled out its five-year plan without much to say about its Fiat, Chrysler and Dodge brands, leading some to speculate about their future.
Highway To The Danger Zone
June 4President Donald Trump has drawn widespread condemnation for his potential crackdown on U.S. light-vehicle imports.
Truckin' Through Time
May 28A four-cylinder engine in a full-size pickup was unimaginable a decade ago. But advancements in engineering as well as Ford Motor Co.'s success with its V-6 EcoBoost engines have proved that V-8 engines aren't necessarily the default choice for pickup buyers.
Staying Relevant
May 21The digital era is transforming the way automakers introduce vehicles. The shift has left many of the big international auto shows grasping for answers as brands increasingly connect with consumers through Instagram and YouTube instead.
Recalculating
May 14Is Hyundai’s Genesis a make or a “model?” The question is at the heart of the lingering confusion surrounding the luxury brand’s retail strategy.
Oil and Water
May 7This month marks the 20th anniversary of the failed Daimler and Chrysler merger.
Right behind
April 30General Motors and Volvo have partnered with Amazon to offer customers in-vehicle delivery of packages in the United States.
Cali Conundrum
April 16EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is questioning California’s right under the Clean Air Act to set stricter air-quality standards than the rest of the nation.
Quarterly GM
April 9General Motors, in a move that could ripple throughout the auto industry, is switching its reporting of U.S. auto sales from monthly to quarterly in an effort to give a more accurate view of its business operations.
Climbing The Hill
April 2Volkswagen is on an ambitious pricing and sales plan intended to increase its market share in the United States.
