Cars Without Coffee: Ralph Gilles’ Alfas
Sixth in a series. Yes, there are FCA vehicles in Ralph Gilles’ garage. But ones you might not think.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Coronavirus Industry Roundup: April 3
Carmakers extend plant shutdowns, eye mid-April restarts
What the Golden State Says About the Market
It has the landscape of several states, the population of several more and a demand for vehicles that may become more of the national norm.
UPDATE: BMW, Ford, Toyota, VW Suspend Production in Europe
UAW calls for similar move in U.S. to protect workers from pandemic
Hamlin Repeats as Daytona 500 Champ for Toyota
Newman in serious condition after crash on final lap
Some Lessons from the 2019 Sales Numbers
Looking back to look ahead: what 2019 sales could say about the market
Vehicular Lightweighting: Path. Strategy. Endgame.
The automaker with the best solution for reducing weight will be the one with the clearest vision of the endgame and the strategy to get there.
Cars Without Coffee: Bob Boniface’s Italian Beauties
Third in our series of what auto people have in their garages. Here’s what Bob Boniface has inside
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
From Super Cars to Super Mobility Systems
I hope I live long enough to see the enthusiasts of extremely fast cars shift their enthusiasm to our upcoming high-performance urban mobility systems.
On the Design of the Tesla Cybertruck
Franz von Holzhausen knows what he’s doing. Seriously.
FCA Recalls SUVs for Engine Stalling
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is calling back 698,000 SUVs worldwide to again fix a fuel pump problem that could cause the engine to stall or refuse to start.
Japanese Brands Lead CR Reliability Ratings
Lexus, Mazda and Toyota captured the top three spots in this year’s Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey rankings.
Merged FCA-PSA Would Maintain Current Brands
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group plan to maintain all current brands under their proposed merger, PSA CEO Carlos Tavares tells French television station BMF Business.
Cars Without Coffee: Mark Trostle’s Dodges
Second in our series of what auto people have in their garages. Here’s a couple from Mark Trostle, head of Ram and Mopar Design
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
A Scary Look at the Auto Industry
A witch, a clown, a masked vigilante, and a doctor go into a studio. . . .
Mopar Makes It Special
For those who are modifying an FCA vehicle, there is only one word they need to know: Mopar
The Intersection of Auto Enthusiasm, Tech and History
When torque wrenches are accompanied by software downloads. . . .
Dodge Revs Up 50th Anniversary Charger Daytona
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Dodge unit is reviving the Charger Daytona nameplate with a limited-edition model to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the race car’s debut.
High Tech for the Factory Floor
You’ve heard about Industry 4.0. This system can help manufacturers realize it to great benefit
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Does Quality Matter?
Sometimes, high scores in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study don’t result in big sales.
Designs Through Time and the C8 Corvette
We get a top car designer on this edition of “Autoline After Hours”
2020 Chevy Silverado Diesel Gets 27 mpg
General Motors says its new diesel-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will have a class-leading U.S. fuel efficiency rating of 27 mpg.
J.D. Power Looks at What’s Appealing
Good news for those who are looking for a delightful mass-market vehicle. And not-so-good news for those developing luxury vehicles.
Report: Dodge to Drop Grand Caravan Sooner
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will stop making the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan next May, seven months earlier than previously planned, says AutoForecast Solutions.
Subaru Tops J.D. Power Poll of Auto Brand Loyalty
Subaru has ranked highest in brand loyalty among all major automotive makes offered in the U.S., according to a new J.D. Power study.
