Detroit’s big three, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler, have seen tough times in the past. But what they’re experiencing now is probably unprecedented. The top three US automakers are in a load of trouble. In this tough economic climate, car sales are way down. What’s worse is that GM, Ford, and Chrysler have [...]
The German brands are at it again. BMW started it with the release of its X3, a smaller, more compact SUV the BMWs own X5. Mercedes then got out its own compact crossover, the GLK-class. Audi did not want to be left behind and has now released its very own cute-ute, the all-new Audi Q5. [...]
The name Mini leads one to think about the small, quick, and great handling British car. Well, that still applies, as the Mini brand lives on, thanks to BMW, and the Cooper S, small as it is, is as fun to drive as ever. There is a new Mini in town though, and it is [...]
Everyone knows that starting something, be it a small business or a bigger enterprise is a struggle. Everyone starts out that way, and whether the endeavor succeeds or not depends largely on the determination and grit of the parties involved. This is especially true in the world of automakers. The Japanese, before they became global [...]
The market for cube-like, edgy vehicles was at one time cornered by Toyota’s new brand for the young, Scion. The xB used to be the only one of its kind, with edgy styling and a ton of customization options. Now, here comes the competition from Korea. Kia has introduced the world to its all-new Soul. [...]