Automotive Industry

How long does it take to assemble a car, including multiple coats of paint, the interior, wiring, electronics—12 hours? 24 hours? 48 hours? Who does it faster? Henry Ford in the 1920's? Or a factory full of computer-controlled high-speed robots? Let's take a look.

The '57 Ford convertible sold well because 1950's buyers were ready for some fun and flash after the bleak wartime years. The car world was changing, but American car makers didn't seem to notice.

This is a "special" tackling a very big issue. How to Rebrand Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Explaining why the change of corporate image is necessary, we will build up every brand under the FCA correctly. In this article, we COMPLETELY rebuild Chrysler, taking the brand in a new direction.

American auto manufacturers were on a roll in the 1960s. Designing was very competitive, and, through hot-rodding, engines and horsepower increased dramatically. Thus, the American Muscle Car was born.

The history of the AMC Pacer. Was it a great concept or a disaster? A look at the facts.

The Inertia Report: Where I give my opinion on topics in the Automotive World. This time: Why I feel Kia may have become the "dark horse" competitor coming up behind the Germans that they are not paying attention to.

There's a consistent trend in the automotive industry towards automatic transmissions with more gears. Why is that?

We live in a global economy with complex trade & supply systems. It used to be that if you wanted an American car - you bought one from and American car maker. Those days are gone. We have trade agreements & manufacturer's alliances that make it far less clear. So, just what is an American car?

A Volkswagen festival might not seem the likeliest of days out for most people, but VW Festival has something for everyone.

In 1957, the East German government released the horrible Trabant car on an unsuspecting world.

Which car was better—Ford or Chevy? Styling, price, power—these were Ford's forte, but Chevy became the leader in sales, size, models and options. So, how did they really match up?

This is a "special" tackling a very big issue. How to Rebrand Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Explaining why the change of corporate image is necessary, we will jump into the past & build up every brand under the FCA correctly. In this article, we rebuild Dodge's lineup.

This is a "special" tackling a very big issue. How to Rebrand Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Explaining why the change of corporate image is necessary, we will jump into the past & build up every brand under the FCA correctly. In this article, we rebuild and change the brand direction of Maserati.

This is a "special" tackling a very big issue. How to Rebrand Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Explaining why the change of corporate image is necessary, we will jump into the past & build up every brand under the FCA correctly. In this article, we relaunch SRT.

The V&A Museum presents “Cars: Accelerating the Modern World." The invention of the car had profound effects on culture, the landscape, even fashion.

This is a "special" tackling a very big issue. How to Rebrand Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Explaining why the change of corporate image is necessary, we will jump into the past & build up every brand under the FCA correctly. In this article, we rebuild and make slight alterations to Alfa Romeo.