Category: The Car Biz

BMW X6 promises to be among the most controversial of new vehicles introduced this year.

BMW X6 promises to be among the most controversial of new vehicles introduced this year.

American Isuzu Motor Company has finally announced that it is pulling out of the light vehicle market in the USA. With sales dwindling to under 10,000 units per year, Isuzu just could not make a go of it even selling only rebadged General Motors SUVs and pickups.

“We are excited about Ed’s new role here at AutoPacific. His insights, experience, and customer-focus will be an excellent addition to AutoPacific’s industry analysis team. We are looking forward to expanding our services under his leadership.” said George Peterson, President and Founder of AutoPacific.

(editor’s note: VehicleVoice will now kick off each new week with Exhaust Note, a weekly rant or rave of automotive industry insight. Here’s our first…enjoy!)

Pickups Are At Our Core
Like ‘em or not, big pickups remain a staple of the American automotive industry, representing one of the biggest chunks of the U.S. automotive market in terms of sales. Last year, full-size pickups represented over 2.1 million sales, or just over 13% of all new light vehicles sold, and AutoPacific, VehicleVoice’s parent company, forecasts sales to remain over the 2-million mark through 2013.
What gives? Aren’t all of the green messages getting through to people? Why aren’t people ditching these guzzlers in big numbers? The fact of the matter is that big pickups are core and central to our lives. Just think about all the goods and services that are delivered by pickups, [...]

Has GM chosen to expend their efforts in a political battle to increase the availability of Ethanol as their primary tool to solve this issue?

Lincoln MKT best concept at 2008 North American International Auto Show

Tata Motors of India announced its Nano micro car - the Nano. Minimalist transportation for middle class families in India. World's cheapest new car.

Tata Motors of India announced its Nano micro car - the Nano. Minimalist transportation for middle class families in India. World's cheapest new car.

Nissan tries another not-minivan minivan with the 2008 FORUM concept, on display at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.