Fisker: The End?

Fisker: The End?

There are reports that Fisker has terminated most of its employees, leaving a "skeleton crew" in place to try to find a buyer for ...
That new Tesla Lease...

That new Tesla Lease...

... is not $500/month.   Don't be fooled. To lease a Model S, the deal is something like 10% down, and a residual value percentage e...
Carbon Motors: The End?

Carbon Motors: The End?

According to Indianapolis Business Journal, Carbon Motors has removed their stuff from the former Visteon plant they had hoped to use for pr...
Brand Graveyards.

Brand Graveyards.

Take a look at www.pontiac.com , www.oldsmobile.com , www.hummer.com , www.saab.com , and www.mercuryvehicles.com .   Kinda sad. Then th...
2014 Jeep Cherokee = FUGLY

2014 Jeep Cherokee = FUGLY

Jalopnik has dropped some spy shots of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, apparently taken inside the assembly plant.   Chrysler must be hitting the g...
Cruze Diesel: Does It Make Sense?

Cruze Diesel: Does It Make Sense?

How much sense does the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze Diesel make in today's U.S. auto market?  I think it mostly will depend how much money ...
Superbowl Auto Ad Winner: Chrysler

Superbowl Auto Ad Winner: Chrysler

A quick review of the Superbowl ads from carmakers.   Winners: Hyundai, Chrysler, Toyota.  Hyundai for silly humor, Chrysler for touching pa...
CARB Hubris

CARB Hubris

In classical literature, a character that show the flaw of hubris, extreme arrogance, often winds up being toppled. California's Air Res...
I ♥ Leatherman

I ♥ Leatherman

I have an addiction.  I can't stop buying Leatherman tools. Somewhere, I have an original Leatherman PST, which came with a leather case...