Posts by Chris Haak
Would the Real “Man Van” Please Stand Up?
From time to time, Chrysler has threatened to create a sporty variant of its garden-variety Grand Caravan. Sometimes, they actually do...
Review: 2011 Mazda Mazda6 S Touring Plus
Thanks to the likes of the Mazda3 (and MazdaSpeed3), MX5 Miata, and the diminutive Mazda2 subcompact, Mazda has staked out its claim as the...
Fisker Karma Production Commences in Finland
By Chris Haak The day that many thought would never occur has happened. The Fisker Karma - a plug-in hybrid luxury-sports car - has...
GM Reveals Next-Generation Colorado; US Prospects Unclear
By Chris Haak On the eve of the Bangkok International Auto Show, GM has revealed photos and some details of its next-generation Chevrolet...
Lincoln Tops Lexus in Vehicle Dependability, But…
By Chris Haak J.D. Power and Associates has released its annual vehicle-dependabilty study results. In this year's survey, the perennial...
Not All New Cars are Better Than Their Old Models
By Chris Haak A typical pattern in the life cycle of products in a competitive market is that a new product will be introduced, and it...
Renault Spy Scandal Is a Complete Fiasco For Ghosn
By Chris Haak We haven't given much attention to the EV spy scandal that has rocked Renault and drawn the attention of the French...
Review: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
By Chris Haak If you ask automakers what the hot ticket is likely to be in the next several years, they might say that premium compact...
Chevrolet to Sell Rebadged Saturn Vue to Fleet Customers
By Chris Haak Since the launch of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, GM has struggled to keep up with demand for its popular small crossover. ...