Shifting Gears

by Matthew DeBord - August 11, 2011

Joblessness in America isn't going away, and Washington seems powerless to do anything about it. But with an election looming, government and financial leaders have a good solution at hand. Now if...

by Matthew DeBord - August 11, 2011

GM's CEO sounds as if he thinks the second-half surge in auto sales isn't coming. His skepticism is justified--but it's not necessarily the end of the road.

by Matthew DeBord - August 10, 2011

Sales have dipped in the Middle Kingdom. So now is the time for the government to start picking the country's winners and losers.

by Matthew DeBord - August 9, 2011

The world's largest carmaker has designs on China and its rapid-growth economy. But is an economy car for "second tier" cities the way to go?

by Matthew DeBord - August 9, 2011

As the economies of the U.S. and Europe lurch toward Great Recession 2.0, the auto industry hangs tough. But no one should get overconfident.

by Matthew DeBord - August 8, 2011

Motown has been eagerly anticipating a bounce-back in the pickup truck market for a year now. But the possibility of a second recession could end those hopes.

by Matthew DeBord - August 8, 2011

The Italian automaker is rolling out its revived Fiat 500 with a deft combination of nostalgia and style.

by Matthew DeBord - August 5, 2011

Advertisers are constantly trying to find new ways to get consumers' attention. The latest: Plaster ads all over the rental car.

by Matthew DeBord - August 4, 2011

The Chinese are coming! The Chinese are coming! But it's not like they're going to take over the automotive world.

by Matthew DeBord - August 4, 2011

The Japanese carmaker is about to unveil a redesign of its most popular car. The stakes are high, but the all-new Camry may disappoint

by Matthew DeBord - August 4, 2011

General Motors is doing better than its stock price indicates. So why would the Treasury want to make matters worse by selling its stake too soon?

by Matthew DeBord - August 3, 2011

The electric carmaker gives an advance peek at its new sedan. Why this should finally put an end to all the naysaying.

by Matthew DeBord - August 2, 2011

Toyota has been down, but it's far from out. And the stage is set for a comeback in the U.S., even as Detroit does better than it has in years.

by Matthew DeBord - August 2, 2011

As the Have-Mores overcome recession anxiety, they are buying Harleys. The Have-Nots? They're still struggling.

by Matthew DeBord - August 1, 2011

The German carmaker is a global powerhouse everywhere but the U.S.A. It wants to change that, but it may be a tough goal to accomplish.

by Matthew DeBord - August 1, 2011

Everyone in the car business wants to chase booming growth in Latin America's hottest economy. But that doesn't mean they'll all succeed.

by Matthew DeBord - July 29, 2011

Environmentalists are concerned that carmakers will exploit an exception to the new rules and bring back the gas-guzzling SUV. But Detroit has learned its lesson on that score.

by Matthew DeBord - July 29, 2011

It was accused of being a boondoggle that generated money -- except when traffic violators ignored it. The sage of what seemed like a great idea, but one that failed in almost every possible way.

by Matthew DeBord - July 29, 2011

Everyone in the auto industry wants to tap into the China gold rush. Nissan is talking the right talk -- but will the company be able to spend enough to compete with GM and Volkswagen?

by Matthew DeBord - July 28, 2011

The minivan? Innovative? Yes, and like all innovations in the auto industry, it's hard to ignore when its moment is right.