Any launch of new technology is always expensive at first. Just look at the original cost of LCD flat screens,...
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Tony Pimpo is a young automotive journalist who lives in Northern California. He believes the future of the automotive industry will depend in a large part on the recommendation of enthusiasts and Generation Y. More than ever, automakers lately have realized the power of Gen Y. Not only in regard to buying power, but in driving opinion and spreading a brand’s message through the internet and various forms of social media. His appreciation for cars formed at an early age, thanks to his dad, who has always been involved with cars in different ways over the years. Tony has contributed to various websites in his pursuits, and is on staff at GMInsideNews, where he has been writing since the age of 12.
If you bought a new Saab in 2011 or 2012 (don’t all raise your hands at once now…) you would...
The North American International Auto Show has a full slate of debuts scheduled. Right now Toyota is trying to stir up excitement for its new Furia sedan. Stirring up excitement for a Toyota sedan…yeah, that isn’t an enviable job. Fortunately, the Furia may be unlike Toyota sedans that have come...
Volkswagen has taken great pains to let everybody know that the new Beetle is unlike any one that has preceded...
Fisker’s financial woes have been well-documented this year. Henrik Fisker, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, finally admitted as much recently...
2012 has been a great year for Hyundai – if not in the public relations department, than in sales for retail customers. A lot of coverage of the brand in 2012 has been dominated by the fuel economy adjustment debacle. In July, a California man filed suit against the company...
As far as German luxury goes, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have always been king-of-the-hill. Audi, on the other hand, was the...
The North American International Auto Show is shaping up to be a big event. Lexus is readying an all-new generation...
Every premium manufacturer is on a push for global sales volume. Most industry observers agree that a majority of future growth is going to come from entry-level small cars. And by entry-level we mean new models to slot in below the existing compact class like the BMW 3-series and the...
Everyone was skeptical at first, but MINI has proved critics wrong with continued success since its introduction in 2001. Fiat...
The smell of lawsuits is in the air. Fuel economy estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency have historically been taken...
Toyota has been pummeled for years by the enthusiasts community, due to a lack of cars with an engaging driving experience. It wasn’t always this way though; the company used to have sports cars like the Supra, Celica and MR2. In recent years Toyota has responded by developing the fantastic...
