Historiography: Ahead Of His Curve
Automotive historians could tell you that the industrialist had his hands in practically everything after World War II.
Category: Automotive Industry
Commentary: Welcome to 2023
As I have said over the years, I do not make resolutions. Only goals. Most of the goals can be achieved realistically. Others become pipe dreams rather quickly.
My Favorite Industry Failures
How does a failure occur? Mismanagement is one source of the problem. Incompetency is another – perhaps notes as the biggest source of failure.
#MAMA22Rally: George's First Rally
With the Chicago-based media association in its 31st year of running as an organization and holding such events, this was my first MAMA rally event.
Commentary: Good-Bye or Good Riddance?
These model cuts were not just targeted towards car models. Some SUVs were also dropped from their respective lineups.
Commentary: What Propels You?
However, the SUV segment saw one 700-plus horsepower model dropped last year – the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Now, it gets replaced by another one.
Commentary: Legacy Manufacturers Sweep 2022 NACTOY
This year’s NACTOY could be seen as a vote against the EV. Rather, a vote against the start-ups in the automotive industry.
Commentary: Working With Your Passion in 2022
That was my motivation years ago. While office work (of some sort) pays the bills and keep down tax bills, they never help me fuel what I am passionate about.
Historiography: Of Porsche, Piech and Volkswagen
It all began with a single man. He got married, had a business partner – who became part of the family. The rest reads like a script from Dallas or Dynasty.
Historiography: "Cars That Make Sense"
That year, Hyundai sold 168,882 of the compacts – a strong showing thanks to sharp marketing and a base price of under $5,000.