The Cream of 2007′s Car Crop
It wasn't a great year sales-wise for many automakers, but there's no disputing that 2007 saw the debut of some truly terrific cars
Renault Takes Russia’s Lada for a Spin
CEO Ghosn knows how to turn Eastern Bloc brands around and make them thrive. His new deal with No. 1 Russian automaker Avtovaz gives him another chance
Beware the Advertising Pretest
Some of the most successful campaigns flunked out in pretesting, which still can't predict well how ads will be received in the real world
Hyundai Targets the Lexus Set
The Korean carmaker's new flagship sedan is named Genesis, and it heralds the recasting of an image from economy to luxury
GM Sales Stall in November
Lack of 2007 inventory led to lower sales for General Motors, but Ford remained flat and Toyota once again increased slightly
The Year Concept Cars Came On Small
Concept cars in 2007 signaled two important trends: increased fuel-efficiency and a shift of focus to overseas markets
SUVs’ Surprising Residual Sales Spike
Large sport-utility vehicles are making a quiet comeback on used-car lots as many buyers find crossovers fall short in size and gas mileage
Has Toyota Lost Its Way?
Probably not for long. But the company would be wise to heed Peter Drucker's advice about growth as it moves forward
Toyota’s All-Out Drive To Stay Toyota
Rapid growth and a generational shift have the company fighting to hold on to its DNA
GM’s Plug-In Push
General Motors is developing a plug-in hybrid technology for its Chevy Volt that is miles ahead of Toyota and Honda